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Bachelorette party favors at a glance
The quick answers before the full list of favor and gift bag ideas.
- Per guest
- $5 to $10Bought once from the group fund, so nobody is asked to chip in again
- Best format
- A welcome bagA tote or pouch waiting for each guest when she arrives, with a few useful things inside
- The test
- Used on the tripSunglasses, a hangover kit, lip balm, a cute hat: things the girls use before they fly home
- Required
- NoGuests already paid for the trip. Favors are a thoughtful extra, not an obligation
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Bachelorette favor bag ideas: start with the bag
The bag is part of the favor, so choose one the girls will use again.
Custom tote bags
A canvas tote with each guest's name or initial, used for the beach, the pool and the trip home.
Name pouches or makeup bags
A zip pouch with a name on it, for makeup, chargers and the travel essentials.
Beach bags
A mesh or crochet beach bag for a beach or lake bachelorette party.
Drawstring or paper gift bags
The budget option: a paper bag with tissue and a name tag, waiting on each bed.
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Fun and useful bachelorette party favors
The favors that get used during the celebration, grouped the way a gift bag comes together.
Heart sunglasses
Cute, cheap and in every photo on the first day. Buy one style in a pack so the group matches.
Embroidered hats or bandanas
Bride and babe hats, or bandanas for a western theme, that stay useful after the trip.
Tumblers and drink pouches
An insulated tumbler with a name, or reusable drink pouches for the pool and boat day.
Can coolers
Plain or personalized koozies for the pool, the lake or the beach.
Face masks and lip balm
A sheet mask for the night in and a lip balm for the sun. Small, light and a favorite on any trip.
Hair ties, claw clips and makeup wipes
The prep essentials every guest forgets to pack.
Flower crowns or headbands
Fun accessories for the photos, especially for a themed night.
Towels
Personalized towels for a pool or lake bachelorette, a gift that doubles as something the whole trip needs.
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Hangover kits, snacks and sips
The favors guests are grateful for the morning after.
A hangover kit
Electrolyte packets, pain relievers, an antacid, a coffee or tea sachet, a salty snack, eye drops and a hair tie in a small zip bag. Hand them out the night before.
Snacks for the room
Chips, candy and a granola bar, for the late night and the flight home.
Mini bottles
A mini bottle of prosecco or wine for each guest over twenty-one, for a toast on arrival.
Water bottles
A reusable water bottle with a name, the most practical favor for a hot weather trip.
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Classy, beach, funny and DIY bachelorette favors
Favor ideas by the style of the party.
Classy favors
A silk scrunchie, a small candle, a ring dish with an initial, or a mini champagne bottle with a custom label.
Beach and pool favors
Sunscreen, a waterproof phone pouch, a quick dry towel and sunglasses. See the last splash bachelorette page for a water theme.
Funny favors
Playful sunglasses, a bride tribe temporary tattoo or a funny drink marker set. Keep them tasteful if family is joining.
DIY favor bags
Stencil names on plain totes or pouches, then fill them with a few items bought in bulk. A crafty, budget friendly option.
Destination souvenirs
A small local treat or product from the city the group is visiting, like hot sauce, chocolate or a candle.
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How to plan bachelorette party favors
The budget, who pays, personalization, and when to skip favors.
Bachelorette party favors are a thoughtful thank you from the organizer to every guest, including the bride. Because the guests have already paid for travel and a share of the trip, the best favors are small, useful during the celebration and bought from the group fund.
A bachelorette party favor budget
Five to ten dollars per guest is enough for a welcome bag with a few items. Put the cost in the per head number agreed at the start of planning, so the favors are shared and nobody is asked for money in the last week. Buying in packs or sets keeps the price down.
Who pays for bachelorette party favors?
The group fund, as part of the shared costs. The maid of honor or organizer buys them once for everyone rather than paying privately. The who pays for the bachelorette party page covers how the costs are split.
Personalized favors, done right
A name or initial on a tote, tumbler or hat makes a favor feel special and personal. Put the date and the city on a tag rather than printed on the item, so the favor stays useful after the trip.
Favors, gifts and supplies are different
Favors go to every guest. A gift goes to the bride from the group, covered on the bachelorette gifts page. Decorations and supplies are for the space, covered on the bachelorette party supplies page. Keeping the three separate stops the group from buying the same thing twice.
Match the gift bags to the theme and the colors
The most fun welcome bags look like part of the party. Pick the theme colors, pink and white, blue and white or black and gold, and choose the tote, the tissue and the ribbon to match. A cute custom touch, like a sticker with the bride's new initials, ties the whole look together for the group photo on arrival.
For a disco, western or coastal theme, add one themed accessory: a disco ball keychain, a bandana or a pair of shell earrings. The girls will love wearing it in the photos, and it costs a few dollars.
Bachelorette favors and bridesmaid gifts before the wedding
If the bachelorette guest list is also the wedding party, keep the bachelorette gift bags small and save the bigger thank you for the wedding week, when the bride gives her bridesmaids their gifts. That way nobody is buying custom robes twice in the same month.
When to skip favors
A one night party at home, a group where money is tight for some guests, or a trip where the per head cost is already high. In each case the favor is the easiest line to remove, and skipping it is not a failure of hospitality.
Guests already paid for the trip. A favor they use that weekend is the thank you.
The favor ruleUseful on the trip
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Bachelorette party favors, answered
What to give, what it costs, and whether to bother.
What are good bachelorette party favors?
Heart sunglasses, embroidered hats, tumblers, can coolers, face masks, lip balm and a hangover kit in a personalized tote or pouch.
Choose favors the girls will use during the trip.
What do you put in a bachelorette party favor bag?
A tote or pouch with sunglasses, a lip balm, a face mask, hair ties, a snack and a hangover kit.
Five items and a name tag are enough.
How much should bachelorette party favors cost?
Five to ten dollars per guest, bought from the group fund.
Put it in the per head cost agreed at the start.
Do you need favors at a bachelorette party?
No. Guests already paid for the trip, so favors are optional.
Skip them if money is tight.
What goes in a bachelorette hangover kit?
Electrolytes, pain relievers, an antacid, coffee or tea, a salty snack, eye drops and a hair tie.
Hand the kits out the night before.
What are good favors for a beach bachelorette party?
Sunscreen, a waterproof phone pouch, a quick dry towel, sunglasses and a beach bag.
Everything gets used on the first beach day.
Should bachelorette favors be personalized?
A name or initial on the item, and the date on a tag.
That keeps the favor useful after the trip.
Who pays for bachelorette party favors?
The group fund, as part of the shared costs.
Not the maid of honor privately.
Does the bride get a favor too?
Yes, the same favor as everyone, often in a white or bride version.
Her gift from the group is separate.
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What to read next
The gift for the bride, the supplies list, the packing list and the decorations.
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Where this comes from
The costs are Revelwick estimates. The used-that-weekend test is ours.
What the figures are
Every cost on this page is a Revelwick editorial estimate for a group of about nine over two nights. It is a starting point for a budget conversation rather than a quote, and prices move, so check the current price before you book anything.
What is ours
The test that a bachelorette favor has to be used during the weekend is ours, and it follows from the guests having paid for the trip.
So is the instruction to buy favors from the group fund rather than privately. We do not name shops or brands.