Bachelorette INs and OUTs in 2025
Bachelorette INs and OUTs in 2025
Bachelorette parties are evolving in 2025, with trends shifting towards more meaningful, personal, and budget-friendly experiences. Here’s what’s in—and what’s out—when celebrating the bride-to-be.
🚫 OUT: Matching shirts you’ll wear once
✅ IN: Custom and meaningful wearables
Think permanent jewelry, personalized charms, or investment pieces your friends will actually wear again. No one needs another shirt or tote bag that says “Jessica’s Bride Tribe in Cabo” on the front (and neither does Goodwill).
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🚫 OUT: Spending all your money on travel
✅ IN: Bringing the party to you
More groups are opting for local celebrations with private chefs (like this Whistler bachelorette), bartenders, or themed house parties instead of expensive destination trips. Road-trip-friendly locations for most of the attendees and homey Airbnb stays also keep things budget-friendly.
🚫 OUT: Having to wear white as a bride
✅ IN: An outfit that reflects the bride’s personality
Whether it’s BRAT green, disco glitter, or a favorite signature color, brides are embracing fashion that feels authentic rather than traditional. Under this same theme, it’s super fun to have the bachelorette crew dress up as different versions of the bride—hobbies, career, childhood, or other eras that make her special.
🚫 OUT: Getting white-girl-wasted
✅ IN: Sober-friendly bachelorette parties
More parties are swapping binge drinking for mocktails, kombucha tastings, or wellness activities like yoga and spa days. We love mindful activities that don’t end up in regret the next day. This also keeps it inclusive for your sober friends who want to join in on the fun but not the booze.
🚫 OUT: Photo-op backdrops
✅ IN: Candid disposable camera photos
Instead of curated Instagram-ready walls, groups are embracing film cameras and Polaroids to capture authentic, in-the-moment memories. These are pretty inexpensive and you can ship them to companies to have the photos developed afterwards for some priceless memories. Disposable film cameras are a phenomenal addition to 90s and Y2K theme parties, too.
🚫 OUT: Traditional structured color palettes
✅ IN: The Pasta Girl Aesthetic
Think Lisa Says Gah vibes, Italian countryside elegance, Mamma Mia-inspired looks, pops of red, hand-drawn decor, and vintage ribbon details. If you’re looking for a fun activity, why not make pasta together? You could also find a private chef to make you an authentic Italian dinner, or organize a group outing to a five-star restaurant. Maybe throw in some wine-tasting too if it fits your group’s vibe.
🚫 OUT: "In Her Bride Era" themes
✅ IN: Supergraphic, ultra-modern bride aesthetics
With the Eras Tour wrapping up, pop culture-inspired themes are expanding beyond Taylor Swift to other bold, colorful, and artistic aesthetics. Think BRAT summer but for the bride.
🚫 OUT: Everything needs to be Instagram aesthetic
✅ IN: Choosing kitsch and color over curation
Lean into playful, maximalist decor like bold neon signs, quirky balloon arrangements, and retro-inspired table settings. Think prioritizing fun over perfection.
🚫 OUT: Hotel in the city
✅ IN: Party on a boat
Go for that effervescent Old Money aesthetic with a private yacht vibe—think oysters, martinis, caviar, and pearls. If the bride has been loving the mob wife style trend, this is an easy no-brainer.
🚫 OUT: Only inviting the wedding party
✅ IN: A friends getaway
Bachelorette parties are expanding beyond the wedding party, bringing together a wider mix of friends. Since some brides have chosen to go with smaller bridal parties, inviting more friends to the bachelorette party includes a wider range of friends and circles to celebrate with. You get to make the rules since it’s your wedding and your bachelorette! We love it when the vibe is less cliquey and more inclusive.
🚫 OUT: Rigid itineraries packed with bar crawls
✅ IN: Incorporating wellness activities
More bachelorettes are focused on the vibe rather than the schedule, giving people options to participate in activities but not requiring them. A bridal fun run, private yoga instructor session, mani-pedi spa takeover, or group hike are all excellent options. Maybe someone doesn’t want to run but wants to cheer on their friends with creative signs at the finish line. Or maybe they want to meditate during the yoga session but not stretch. Yes to all the options!
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Final Thoughts
Bachelorette parties in 2025 are all about fun, personalization, and balance—ditching outdated traditions for experiences that feel more authentic to the bride and her friends, inclusive, and budget-conscious. Whether it’s a party on a boat, a nostalgic sleepover, or a wellness retreat in the mountains, the focus is on celebrating in a way that truly reflects the bride and her crew.
