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Bachelorette party supplies: the short answer
A short list, one bag, and a budget agreed with the group up front.
- Total, whole group
- $140About sixteen dollars a head at nine people, as a Revelwick estimate
- What it fits in
- One carry-onIf the supplies need their own suitcase, the list is too long
- Who buys it
- One personOne order avoids duplicates, like three banners and no ice
- When to agree it
- Week onePut supplies in the per head number from the start, so nobody is surprised later
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The bachelorette party supplies list
Everything a bachelorette party might need, by category. Pick what fits your plans.
For the bride
A sash, a veil on a comb, a bride hat or tiara, a white robe for getting ready photos, and heart sunglasses.
Decorations
Balloons in the party colors, a banner, a balloon garland kit, a disco ball, and string lights. See bachelorette party decorations.
Drinkware
Reusable acrylic tumblers for the pool or boat, wine glasses if the rental has none, koozies and an ice bucket.
Custom and matching items
Matching hats, tumblers, shirts or tank tops with the bride's name or the destination, for one day of photos.
Games and activities
A card deck of prompts, a bead kit for friendship bracelets, printable bingo cards, and a karaoke playlist. See bachelorette party games.
Photo supplies
An instant camera and film, a phone tripod, and a few props.
Hangover kits
Electrolyte packets, pain relievers, lip balm, eye masks, snacks and a hair tie in small pouches for each guest.
Favors and gift bags
Sunglasses, a scrunchie, a mini sunscreen or a koozie, bagged for each guest. See bachelorette party favors.
The practical kit
Trash bags, wipes, chargers, bandages, stain remover and a marker pen.
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Bachelorette party supplies by theme
Let the theme pick the few items worth buying.
Beach or last splash
An inflatable float, waterproof pouches, beach towels, sunscreen, and shatterproof glasses for the sand.
Spa weekend
Matching robes and slippers, face masks, bath bombs and a candle.
Disco
A mirror ball, silver balloons, metallic tinsel curtains and sparkly tumblers.
Last rodeo or Nashville
Cowgirl hats, bandanas, a boot shaped balloon and a cow print banner.
Wine country
Wine charms, a cheese board, reusable wine glasses and a driver booked for the tasting day.
Pajama party
Matching pajama sets, a popcorn bar, face masks and a movie list.
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Party supply ideas for each part of the weekend
What the group needs from getting ready to Sunday brunch.
Getting ready
Matching robes or pajamas, a ring light or phone tripod for photos, a speaker playlist and a bottle of champagne.
Dinner
A bride sash or veil, a card signed by the girls, and a reservation made under the bride's name.
The night out
A small crossbody bag, flats in the bag, portable chargers, and a drink tracker or water bottle for each guest.
The morning after
Hangover kits, coffee, pastries or a brunch reservation, and a group photo to send around.
Popular ideas right now
Disco and cowgirl mixes, pink everything, coastal and last splash themes, custom tumblers and friendship bracelets.
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What $140 of bachelorette party supplies buys for the whole group
A Revelwick estimate for a group of nine: five lines that fit in one bag.
$38
Balloons and one banner
Flat in the bag, inflated on arrival, thrown away on the Sunday. The only decor that passes the packing test without qualification.
$38
Bought on arrival
Cups and ice if the house has none, plus trash bags, wipes, pain relievers, chargers and hair ties.
$34
Instant camera film
Assuming somebody owns the camera. Two packs for the weekend, and the photos double as the wall decoration in the house.
$18
One thing for the bride
A sash, or a good pair of sunglasses in the theme colors. One item, for one person, and it earns its place.
$12
The bead kit
Friendship bracelets for the first evening, and everybody keeps theirs.
A hundred and forty dollars, about sixteen a head at nine people, in one carry-on. Add a theme, custom items or favors and the total rises from there.
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Bachelorette party supplies worth buying, and what to skip
One test sorts most of it: does it pack flat, get used up, or get worn.
Worth buying
- Balloons, uninflatedFlat, cheap, and they fill a rented house in ten minutes. The one decor item that survives the packing test.About $22
- One bannerFolds into a bag, hangs anywhere, and does the job six smaller decorations would.About $16
- One sash for the brideMarks the bride in photos and around town, and packs flat.About $12
- A bead kit for braceletsA quick craft, and everybody goes home with something.About $12
- Instant camera filmTwo packs. The photos become the wall decoration in the house, which is the cheapest decor on this page.About $34
- The boring kitTrash bags, wipes, pain relievers, chargers, hair ties, bandages. Not decorative, and useful all weekend.About $16
- Cups and ice, bought thereOnly if the rental has no glassware, or if it is a hotel. Buy at the supermarket on arrival, never pack.About $22
- A phone tripodTen dollars, fits in a pocket, and it is the difference between eleven photos with one person missing and eleven with everybody in.
- One good marker penLabels cups, writes the game, signs the card. Sounds absurd and it matters.
- A card for the brideA card signed by the whole group costs a few dollars and is something she keeps.
- One shared playlistFree, and it plays all weekend.
Skip
- Matching sashes for elevenWorn for the first hour, carried for the rest, and photographed once. The clearest example of the pattern this page is about.
- Custom shirts for the groupDresses eleven people identically for a whole evening whether they wanted that or not, and they cost more than everything else here combined.
- A printed backdropRigid, creases, reads flat in photos, and takes half a suitcase. The instant photos on a string do it better.
- Table confettiIn the rental house for the rest of the year and on the cleaning fee.
- Glitter, in any formThe same, but worse, and it will be in the group's luggage for months.
- A themed tableware setPlates, cups and napkins matching. It is what makes a house look like a party store rather than a party.
- An inflatable anything, largeFun for one photograph, then it is somebody's entire hand luggage allowance.
- A bluetooth speakerMany rentals have one. Check the listing before buying.
- Novelty straws and cupsSingle use and easy to leave behind. Plain reusable cups do the job.
- A printed game packCards you could write on a napkin, arriving creased, needing a printer nobody has.
- Party poppers and streamersCheck the rental rules first, since confetti and glitter can mean a cleaning fee.
- Anything monogrammed with a married surnameToo early, and not every bride takes that name.
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When to buy what: the bachelorette party planning order
Timing matters as much as the list.
Week one: name the number, not the list
Sixteen dollars a head for supplies, said in the same message as the per-head figure. You do not need to know what you are buying yet; you need nobody to be surprised by the line later.
Week six: settle the theme, then the shopping
The theme decides the supplies, so this cannot happen first. Once the two colors are agreed, the whole bachelorette party shopping list is about six items long and takes twenty minutes to order.
Week eight: one person orders everything
One buyer, one order, one bag. Two people shopping separately is how a group arrives with three banners, two cameras and no trash bags.
On arrival: the supermarket run
Ice, cups if the house has none, snacks, and whatever the group forgot. One car on the way from the airport does the whole thing and it is cheaper than packing any of it.
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How to plan bachelorette party supplies
Budget, packing, the rental, custom items and favors.
Bachelorette party supplies set the mood and make the celebration feel special for the bride, but the list grows quickly. Plan it like any other shared cost: agree the budget with the group, choose items that pack flat or get used up, and have one person place the order.
Set the budget with the group
Include supplies in the per head cost sent in the first planning message. About sixteen dollars a head covers the essentials for a group of nine; custom shirts, favors and a full theme add to that, so decide on those before anyone buys.
Pack for the trip
For a destination bachelorette party, choose supplies that fold flat or inflate on arrival, such as balloons, a banner and a sash, and buy cups, ice, snacks and drinks at a grocery store when you arrive.
Check the rental first
Read the listing before shopping. Many rental houses already have glassware, a speaker, pool floats or a grill, and many have rules about confetti, glitter and decorations on the walls.
Custom and matching supplies
Custom items with the bride's first name, the date or the destination are a fun keepsake. Order them early, keep them to one item such as hats or tumblers, and skip anything printed with a married surname.
Supplies for the bride
Ask the bride whether she wants a sash, a veil or a bride hat before buying. One accessory that marks her in photos is enough.
A checklist to send the group
Before ordering, send one message with the theme and colors, the per head cost, what the host is buying and what each guest should bring, such as her own outfit for the theme night and a swimsuit. Make sure the list notes what the rental provides, so nobody packs a second speaker or a pool float.
Tips for a bachelorette party abroad or a hen party
In the UK and Ireland the same celebration is called a hen party or hen do. For any trip abroad, check what is allowed in carry on luggage, skip anything bulky, and buy drinks, ice and snacks locally.
Tying the supplies to the wedding
Borrow the wedding colors for balloons and napkins, add the wedding date to a banner or tumblers, or choose a flower from the bouquet for the dinner table. It is a small detail that makes the celebration feel personal to the bride.
Agree the number, then one order, in one bag. Buy the rest on arrival.
The supplies rulePlanning
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Bachelorette party supplies, answered
The questions the maid of honor asks before ordering.
What supplies do you need for a bachelorette party?
Something for the bride, balloons and a banner, drinkware, a game or activity, and a practical kit of trash bags, wipes and chargers.
Add favors or custom items if the budget allows.
How much should bachelorette party supplies cost?
About $140 for a group of nine, or sixteen dollars a head, as a Revelwick estimate.
Custom items and favors add to that.
What does the bride need for her bachelorette party?
A sash, a veil, a bride hat or tiara, or a white robe for getting ready.
Ask her what she wants first.
What should go in a bachelorette hangover kit?
Electrolytes, pain relievers, lip balm, an eye mask, a snack and a hair tie.
Pack one pouch per guest.
What decorations do you need for a bachelorette party?
Balloons, a banner, and one statement piece such as a balloon garland or a disco ball.
Decorate one room.
When should we buy bachelorette party supplies?
Agree the budget in week one, choose the theme, then place one order about eight weeks out.
Buy ice and snacks on arrival.
Are custom bachelorette cups and shirts worth it?
Yes for one item the group wants to keep, ordered early.
Skip anything with a married surname.
Do we need favors at a bachelorette party?
They are optional. Useful items such as sunglasses or a koozie get used during the trip.
Include them in the budget.
What should bachelorette party guests bring?
Their outfits for any theme night, a swimsuit if there is water, and their share of the budget.
The host covers shared supplies.
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What to read next
Where the theme decisions get made, the games these supplies are for, and the money guide the whole line belongs in.
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Where these bachelorette party supply prices come from
What the figures on this page are, and what they are not.
What the figures are
Every cost on this page is a Revelwick editorial estimate for a bachelorette party of about nine over two nights. It is a starting point for a budget conversation rather than a quote, and prices move.