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Who pays for the bachelorette party?

Who pays for the bachelorette party?

Once you have decided what you want to do for your bachelorette party and ensured that everything is set, the question of who pays for the bachelorette party arises. Much like many other traditions in a wedding, the question of 'who pays' has gone by the wayside nowadays. For instance, there was a time when the bride’s family was responsible for the wedding, while the groom’s family paid for rehearsal dinner. However, that is not the case anymore. It is far more common these days that the couple pays the bill themselves, while the parents only chip in where they can. 

Who Traditionally Pays For A Bachelorette Party?

Usually, it is the bridesmaids and maid of honor who split up the bill. This often includes the bride's transportation, meals, and drinks, which are evenly distributed amongst them. In many other cases, they will consult amongst themselves and pay whatever they are comfortable with. As a gesture of appreciation, the bride then buys her bridesmaids gifts like koozies, nail polish, or timbers, while the maid of honor gets smaller party favors like lip balms, face masks, or hair ties. 

Recently, however, this has somewhat changed, with the bride paying for most of her bachelorette expenses. For instance, if you are hosting a party in a place where costs can add up quickly, it is only fair that the overall costs are split up evenly amongst the people present. There are quite a few ways in which you can decide who pays for the bride at a bachelorette party, with some common instances being:

A Local Bachelorette Party:
If you have only planned for a single evening party and it does not require you to book any hotels or pay for airfare, your bridal party can cover all food and drink costs. If there are any other additional costs, you can then decide to split the costs evenly amongst the group, except for the bride.

A Bachelorette And Shower Party:
In other cases, where you are throwing a bridal shower in addition to a bachelorette party, it is the bride’s mother and wedding party who share the costs. When it comes to the bridal shower, however, the hosts of the party, whether it is their godmother, friend, or aunt, will be responsible for the costs. 

A Destination Bachelorette Party:
Planning a destination bachelorette party is where things get a little more complicated, given the many different expenses there are. Parties like this often include travel costs, entertainment costs, and, most of all, accommodation costs. It is only fair that the whole group traveling splits the costs amongst themselves equally, and this includes the bride as well. Most of the time, the bridal party picks up certain expenses like booze, snacks, decoration, and even Airbnb, but the rest are equally shared. 

How To Approach The Question "Who Pays" Conversation With Friends?

Irrespective of how close you are to the guest list for your bachelorette party, bringing up the 'who pays for a bachelorette party’ conversation is never easy. The best way to go about this is, to be frank with your bridal party and guests. Split all big expenses while also covering your own portion for travel and accommodation. It is also a good idea to have a 'plan B' in case some are not comfortable spending a high amount. 

When it comes to spending, transparency is the key. Before you book any kind of accommodation or services, sit down with your bridal party and discuss the expenses they are comfortable with. With a fair idea of who will incur what costs, you will have a fair idea of how much each member is ready to spend. If someone is not comfortable with high expenses, you can then quickly change the itinerary instead of getting the unwanted surprise later on. Here are some tips that can help you have this conversation without any hassles.

List Your Wishes Beforehand:
As a bride, there are several things that you might want, some non-negotiables and others that can be changed if a problem arises. It is not the easiest idea to let your bridesmaids plan the entire thing, as they might miss out on certain things you are expecting. Start by making a list of what you are expecting and calculating the expenses. If the overall cost is too high for your bridesmaids, try finding other, more inexpensive options that can save them some money. 

Create An Estimate Of The Larger Expenses:
The next thing you should do is create a list of the bigger expenses on the list. This mainly includes airfare, hotel costs, and food. Consider any bachelorette experience that will have a higher cost, like booking a party bus, having a photographer at all times, or even a Yacht rental, and divide the costs per person. Provide your group with this information so that they can determine if it is doable. Once the non-negotiables have been taken care of, you can easily divide the other expenses according to the budget left. You can also ask each individual to take up some of their own costs, like bar tabs, meals, and travel. Whatever the case is, the best policy is to be upfront about the costs. If your financial condition permits, you can also be the one who pays for the bachelorette party favors.

Can I Split The Cost Of The Bachelorette Party?

In modern society, there is nothing stopping the bride from splitting the cost. After all, a bachelorette party is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, which is also why you should not miss out on having the best time of your life. If you see that splitting the bill amongst everyone, including you, makes it easier on all members, you can be the one who pays for bachelorette party favors

Now that you know how to plan and split the finances amongst everyone equally in your bachelorette party, it becomes much easier for you to get the party you deserve. Rest assured, with all decisions made transparent, you will not have to worry about anything. 


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