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What is a solo bachelorette trip?
The solorette, explained.
A trip for the bride alone
A few days away before the wedding, instead of or in addition to a bachelorette party.
Planned around her
Where she wanted to go and what she wanted to do.
A time to reflect
A pause to think about the next chapter.
Still a celebration
A special way of celebrating herself before the big day.
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Why brides take a solo bachelorette trip
Reasons a bride may choose to go on her own.
Less pressure
No group to plan for and no guest list to manage.
Self-care and wellness
Rest, sleep and time to take care of her mind and body.
Saving money for friends
Guests are not asked to pay for flights and a rental.
Wedding stress
A break from planning when the wedding feels like too much.
A love of travel
A first time away on her own, or a return to a favorite place.
Time for herself
A moment before sharing a home and a life.
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The pros and cons of a solo bachelorette trip
What to weigh before booking.
Pro: total freedom
Every choice is hers, from the destination to dinner.
Pro: rest
A calm, happy feeling heading into the wedding.
Con: cost of a room for one
Lodging is not split, so the room costs more per person.
Con: missing friends
She may feel lonely or wish her friends were there.
Con: explaining it
Friends and family may not understand at first.
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Where to go on a solo bachelorette trip
Destination ideas.
A spa resort
Massages, a pool and a quiet room.
A beach town
Sun and a good book, from Miami Beach to Palm Springs pools.
A national park
Hiking and nature in places like Utah.
A new city
Museums, food and walking at her own pace.
Somewhere far
A bucket list trip, such as Iceland, if time and budget allow.
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What to do on a solorette
Ideas to make the trip feel special.
Book a spa day
A massage or facial as a gift to herself.
Take a long dinner
A table for one at a restaurant she has wanted to try.
Journal
Write about what she hopes for in married life.
Try something new
A class, a hike or an adventure she has never done.
Stay in touch
A video call with the girls on the last evening.
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Questions to ask yourself first
Is a solorette the right experience for you?
How have you felt during wedding planning?
If the process has been a lot, a quiet vacation may be exactly what you need.
What did you always want to do?
A place you loved as a kid or thought about for years.
Are you ready to spend days on your own?
Some women love it; others don't know until they try a single night away.
Who needs to be told?
The maid of honor and your mom, before friends start planning.
How will it end?
A perfect last evening, then home to the rest of the wedding plans.
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Planning a solo bachelorette trip
Booking, safety and telling people.
A solo bachelorette trip, or solorette, is a trip the bride takes alone before the wedding to rest, reflect and celebrate herself, at a spa resort, a beach, a national park or a new city. Plan it like any vacation on your own: choose a safe, easy destination, book a comfortable room and share the itinerary with someone at home.
Telling friends and family
Explain it once, simply, as her choice, and offer another way to celebrate together, such as a dinner or a bridal shower.
Travel safety
Share her plans and hotel details with a friend or her partner, and keep her phone charged.
Her destination, her pace, and a table for one.
The solorette rulePlanning
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Traveler, her own plan
A solo bachelorette trip is time for the bride to rest and reflect before the wedding.
A solorette replaces or adds to a traditional bachelorette party with a trip the bride takes alone, planned around what she wants to do and feel before she gets married.
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Solo bachelorette trip, answered
What brides ask before going alone.
What is a solorette?
A solo bachelorette trip the bride takes alone before her wedding.
It can replace or add to a party.
Why take a solo bachelorette trip?
Less pressure, rest, self-care and no cost for the group.
It is based on what she wants.
Is a solo trip cheaper?
Friends pay nothing, but the room is not split.
Choose a destination that fits her budget.
Where should I go?
A spa resort, a beach, a national park or a new city.
Pick somewhere easy and safe.
Can I still have a party with friends?
Yes. A solo trip can be paired with a dinner or a shower.
Do both if you want.
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What to read next
A bachelorette night, the maid of honor checklist, San Diego activities and a relaxed weekend.
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Where this comes from
Revelwick's editorial guide.
What this page is
Revelwick's editorial guide to a solo bachelorette trip. We do not name hotels, spas or tour operators, and we have not priced a solo trip.