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A mermaid bachelorette party, in four lines
For a group of about nine, as Revelwick estimates.
- The swim class
- About $75A head, for a class with tails and an instructor where a local swim school offers one
- Decor
- About $85A palette of aqua, seafoam and pearl, shells and one backdrop
- Colors
- Ocean tonesAqua, teal, seafoam, lavender, iridescent and pearl
- Best location
- By the waterA pool house, a beach or a lake
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Mermaid themed bachelorette party invitations and sayings
Cute phrases for invites, shirts and signs that mermaids everywhere would love.
Last splash
"Her final splash before the wedding."
Trading her tail for a veil
A favorite for invitations and her shirt.
Let's shell-ebrate
Fun for banners, cups and favor tags.
Mermaid vibes only
Easy for matching tank tops.
Bride of the sea
For the bride's sash or cover-up.
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Mermaid bachelorette party outfits and accessories
Coordinated looks that photograph well.
Matching shirts or tanks
Aqua or iridescent tanks with a saying, and a white or pearl one for the bride.
Swimsuits and cover-ups
Shimmer swimsuits for the girls, and a white or pearl set for the bride.
Mermaid tails
A few wearable ones for photos.
Temporary tattoos
Shells, scales and 'last splash' tattoos for the party.
Hair ties and clips
Shell clips, pearl pins and scrunchies as a fun extra.
A shell crown or pearl veil
A special piece for the bride.
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Mermaid bachelorette party decorations
Ocean-inspired decor for a beach house or rental.
A balloon arch
Aqua, lavender, pearl and chrome balloons, set up away from the edge of the deck.
A photo backdrop
A shimmer curtain or a scale-pattern wall with a neon 'last splash' sign.
Shells and pearls
Scattered on the table with sea glass and candles.
Pool floats
A shell or mermaid tail float for the bride.
Themed cups and plates
Iridescent glasses and shell plates in the palette.
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Mermaid food and drinks
Drink and food ideas for the party.
Blue cocktails
A blue lagoon, a mermaid margarita or a sparkling punch with a candy rim.
A mocktail option
Blue lemonade with shimmer dust.
A seafood or sushi spread
Shrimp, sushi rolls or fish tacos.
Themed desserts
Shell cookies, mermaid tail cupcakes and a pearl-topped cake.
Candy and snacks
Goldfish crackers, ocean candy and chocolate shells.
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Mermaid bachelorette party ideas: activities and favors
Fun options to fill the weekend, whatever the group wants.
A mermaid swim class
Ask local swim schools; guests should be comfortable swimming, so check with everyone first.
A boat day or sunset cruise
A charter with a captain, or a pontoon on a lake.
A pool or beach day
Floats, a speaker and swimsuits in the palette.
A photo shoot in tails
Take turns for photos.
Games
Mermaid trivia, a 'shell-fie' scavenger hunt or a bride quiz.
Party favors
Shell clips, pearl bracelets, lip gloss or a mini candle as a small gift for each guest.
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What to spend on for a mermaid bachelorette, and what to skip
Where the theme budget goes furthest, as Revelwick estimates.
Worth doing
- A mermaid swim classAn hour or two in a pool with tails and an instructor, where offered locally.About $75 a head
- A few tails for a pool houseBuy three or four and take turns for photos.About $20 each
- The color palette on simple decorAqua, seafoam, lavender and pearl on plates and linens.About $85
- Shells and pearlsReal shells and faux pearls on the table look better than printed ones.
- A color dress codeAqua or iridescent from what guests own, with the bride in white or pearl.
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Planning a mermaid themed bachelorette party
The location, the palette and who it suits.
A mermaid bachelorette is an ocean-inspired celebration: aqua and pearl colors, shells, matching swimsuits, blue cocktails and a 'last splash' saying, usually at a pool, a beach or a lake. It works best when the group is near the water.
Choose a water location
A rental with a pool, a beach weekend or a lake gives the theme a real setting, so the decorations can stay simple. Plan it around the perfect spot.
Check who will swim
A swim class or a boat day suits guests who are comfortable in water. Ask first, and add a non-swim option such as a spa or a brunch.
Keep costs light
Pick a color dress code from what guests own, share a few tails, and spend on one activity rather than a lot of single-use decor.
Near the sea, one color palette, and one activity everyone can join.
The mermaid ruleThe theme
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Mermaid bachelorette parties, answered
What the group asks before planning mermaid bachelorette party ideas.
What is a mermaid bachelorette party?
An ocean-inspired bachelorette with aqua and pearl colors, shells, swimsuits and a 'last splash' theme, usually near water.
A pool, a beach or a lake suits it.
What are good mermaid bachelorette sayings?
Last splash, trading her tail for a veil, let's shell-ebrate and mermaid vibes only.
Use them on invitations and shirts.
What should we wear?
Matching aqua or iridescent swimsuits or tanks, with the bride in white or pearl.
Add shell clips or tattoos.
What decorations do we need?
A balloon arch, a shimmer backdrop, shells and pearls, pool floats and themed cups.
About $85 of decor, as a Revelwick estimate.
Can you take a mermaid swim class?
Some swim schools offer them, at about $75 a head as a Revelwick estimate, so it can be the main event of the bachelorette party.
Check that everyone swims.
What are good mermaid party favors?
Shell hair clips, pearl bracelets, lip gloss or mini candles.
Keep them small.
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What to read next
The pool day this belongs to, the beach version, the theme index, and the swimwear the bride is wearing.
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Where this comes from
The costs are Revelwick estimates. The ideas are editorial.
What the figures are
The $75 class, $85 decor and $20 tail figures are Revelwick editorial estimates for a group of about nine. Check current prices before you book or buy.
What is ours
The advice to pick a water location, check who will swim and spend on one activity rather than single-use decor is Revelwick's editorial judgment.