The bachelorette party is the bride’s last big night with her girls before the wedding rush takes over. These bachelorette party ideas cover the theme, the games and the cake, with options from sweet and classy to loud and cheeky. Pick what suits your bride.
Choose the mood first
- Classy: a dinner or brunch, pastel decor, a “Miss to Mrs” sash and a pretty cake.
- Pyjama party: a night in with movies, face masks and old photos.
- Night out: matching outfits, a reserved table and a cheeky cake for the end of the night.
- Trip: a weekend in the hills or by the beach with the closest friends.
Bachelorette party games that always work
- How well do you know the groom? Ask him twenty questions beforehand and see how many she gets right.
- Memory jar: every friend writes a favourite memory with the bride.
- Dare cards for a night out, kept light and fun.
- Wedding advice cards she can read on her first anniversary.
The cake: classy or cheeky?
For family friendly parties, a “Bride to Be” or “Miss to Mrs” cake with flowers is perfect. If it is just the girls, our cheeky bachelor party cakes are always the highlight. These are adults only and we send them in a plain box. For something in between, our RIP bachelorhood coffin cake is funny without being rude.
Planning tips
- Plan it two to three weeks before the wedding, not the night before the mehendi.
- Check what the bride is comfortable with. Some brides love a cheeky theme, some do not.
- Split costs early with a shared note so nobody is chasing money later.
- Order the cake a day ahead and choose midnight delivery if you want it at 12.
Bachelorette party ideas for a night in
Not every bride wants a club. A night in at a friend’s home can be just as special. Set up a photo corner with a “Bride to Be” banner, order her favourite food, play the groom quiz and end with the cake at midnight. Matching pyjamas make the photos even better.
Bachelorette party ideas for a night out
Book a table with space for the group, agree on a dress code and keep a safe way home for everyone. Bring the cake to the venue in advance if they allow it, or plan it for when you get back.
Bachelorette party: quick answers
Who plans the bachelorette? Usually the bridesmaids or the bride’s closest friend, with a few others helping.
How far before the wedding? Two to four weeks before is ideal, so the bride is not exhausted by wedding events.
Are adult cakes delivered discreetly? Yes. We send adult designs in a plain box, and we only make them for adults.
What size cake do we need? For six to ten friends, a 1.5 kg or 2 kg cake is enough. Our cake size guide has the details.
Gift ideas for the bride-to-be
A small gift from the group makes the night feel complete. Good picks are a personalised robe or sash, a memory book with notes from each friend, a framed photo of the gang, or a self care box for the hectic wedding weeks ahead. Keep it light and useful. Put the gifts on the table next to the cake so they show up in the group photo, and save one heartfelt note for the end of the night when things are quieter. The bride will read those notes again on her first anniversary.
Browse our bridal cakes for classy designs, or our adult cakes if the girls want something bolder.