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How to Plan a Budget Bachelorette Party Without Skimping on Fun

Planning a bachelorette party doesn’t have to break the bank. With lavish images adorning social media it can be easy to want your bachelorette party to outshine the rest, but that doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune.

In fact, Instagram and Tik Tok are full of clever hacks to help you DIY aspects of your bachelorette party! We’ve chosen our favorite Tik Tok DIYs along with some tried and tested tips of our own in order to plan a budget bachelorette party.

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Set a Realistic Budget

With that being said, starting off with your budget is key before making any other arrangements. Consult the bride to determine a comfortable spending limit and be transparent about this upfront with all other guests so they are aware of the cost from the beginning.

Collect a non-refundable deposit from guests at the point of confirmation. This ensures that guests are far less likely to drop out and also prevents their places having to be funded by others.

Divide expenses equally among the attendees, except for costs that are traditionally covered for the bride and use a shared expense app like Splitwise or Venmo to track contributions.

Send Digital Invitations

Save money on printing and postage with digital invites. Our themed bachelorette party invitations are affordable instant download Canva templates that you can edit completely for free. Each template comes with 2 sizes – 5×7” for printing and a mobile size for sharing with your guests instantly. 

Each size also comes with a one page digital itinerary so you can give your guests an at a glance overview of the whole weekend.

Host a Local Celebration

A major way to keep the costs down is avoiding costly travel by celebrating in your hometown or a nearby destination. With no accommodation or travel costs you may find there is more to splurge on a fancy spa day or high end resturant and still spend a lot less than a weekend away.

For something more low key, use a friend’s house or backyard for a cozy and intimate gathering. Host a PJs and Prosecco night and host a group activity at home – see our section on budget friendly bachelorette activities below.

DIY Decorations

Craft your own decor instead of purchasing pricey pre-made items. Here’s a roundup of some great DIY party decor ideas:
 

DIY Streamer Backdrop

This viral DIY streamer backdrop has been blowing up on TikTok! Simply cut plastic tablecloths into strips then attach to a frame with netting or string for an affordable but on-trend backdrop.

@edenxojay

Make the viral DIY streamer backdrop woth me for my sisters bachelorette 🤍 #streamerbackdrop #bachelorette

♬ invisible string – Taylor Swift

Welcome & Table Sign templates

Our Bachelorette Welcome sign Canva templates come in 4 sizes from 24 x 36 to 8 x 10, making it perfect to edit for a variety of purposes. Create a welcome sign using the larger templates to greet your guests at the venue entrance, and use the smaller sign for buffet tables, games and whatever else you like!

Larger signs can be printed online or at your local print shop at a fraction of the cost of having a custom sign made.

Personalized Photo Wall

Create a personalized photo wall with printed pictures of the bride to be and the whole gang. Adorn with fairy lights and add lettering spelling out the bride-to-be’s name or the bachelorette theme. We love this idea made with an old wood pallette but you could easily use a backdrop with string and pegs:

DIY Photo Props

Our digital printable photo props are so affordable and available in a wide range of themes. They are available to download instantly, so it’s ideal for a last minute edition to your bachelorette party, hen party or bridal shower. Simply print, cut out and you’re ready to go!

Budget Bachelorette Party Activities

Fun doesn’t have to be expensive—focus on low-cost or free activities. Check for free local events or group discounts on apps like Groupon for savings on activities like escape rooms or wine tours.

DIY Bachelorette Games

Games can be the highlight of any bachelorette party and what’s more, they can be arranged for free or very cheaply.

Our signature Bachelorette games bundle is a very affordable option. Featuring 12 printable games with clean and dirty versions, this is an ideal addition to your bachelorette weekend. What’s more, it’s digital, meaning that it is instantly available after purchase so is ideal for any last minute plans.

You can also choose to buy an editable version to customise the games and questions for your bride-to-be.

DIY Bachelorette Board Game

Take the games to the next level with this custom Drink or Dare board game. Like many of our digital products it is editable in Canva so you can change the rules to suit your party, including the Truth or Dare and “Drink if” cards! A popular item and super budget friendly!

Choose Budget-Friendly Food and Drinks

Keep the menu simple without compromising taste. You could host a potluck where each guest brings a dish or dessert, or set up a DIY taco or pasta bar for a fun and customizable meal.

To avoid pricey bar tabs, buy alcohol in bulk and set up a DIY cocktail making class or competition.

a group of women at a bachelorette party

Rent, Borrow or Buy Secondhand

From decorations to attire, renting or borrowing can save big. For example, rent outfits or accessories for a themed night out. You could also borrow games, decorations, or serving ware from friends or family.

Pro Tip: Renting can be a good option but may not automatically be cheaper. Make sure you take the costs of renting vs buying – as you could buy and resell the item if that works out more economical.

Purchasing party supplies secondhand is a great budget bachelorette party tip, because large items such as wall backdrops and themed decor may not be needed once the party is over. Check eBay, Facebook marketplace and other reselling sites to see if you can find any bargains.

DIY Bachelorette Party Favors

Give thoughtful but inexpensive party favors by personalizing inexpensive items like hairclips, scrunchies and hangover kits.

Personalized DIY hair clips

This is such a simple a cheap DIY party favor for guests. Get some acrylic hair clips like these and personalize with each guest’s name or initals using stick on rhinestone letters.

Custom Lanyards

Give your guests a fun welcome party favor at the beginning of the bachelorette weekend with these custom editable Lanyard templates! Edit for free in Canva to add your guests’ names, print and insert into vertical lanyard holders like these for a fun start to the festivities.

Like all our products, they are available in a wide range of themes.

Create DIY Hangover Kits

@lanigoin

Bachelorette trip hangover kits DIY!! These are an afforable and thoughtful gift for your next bach trip🤠💅🏽✨ What else should I add?! #hangoverrecoverykits #hangover #bacheloretteweekend #bacheloretteparty #bachelorettepartyideas

♬ original sound – Rowdy Around Midnight

DIY hangover kits are simple and cheap to make, and what’s more they are an essential on a bachelorette trip! This is such a great idea, we have a whole post dedicated to How to make a DIY Hangover Kit.

If you’re thinking of creating hangover kits for guests, our hangover kit tags can be customized how you wish while still being cohesive to your overall theme. Add to favor bags, makeup bags and more!

Personalized Favor Stickers

Ideal for attaching to mini bottles of fizz, favor bags and more, we have both rectangular mini wine bottle stickers and round favor stickers cohesive to all our Bachelorette Party ranges. Both sizes are optimized to fit Avery print to edge stickers and are compatible to use with the free Avery Design & Print software.

For more details on this process, check out our dedicated post How to Customise a sticker using Avery Design & Print.

Create a Handmade Gift for the Bride

Handmade gifts are not only cheaper, but they will mean more too! We absolutely love this
personalized photo album idea filled with letters and photos from the guests.

Even though it would have been next to nothing to put together, the messages and photos will be priceless for the bride-to-be.

Photo mat

If you don’t want to create an album, a signed and framed photo mat will be a perfect bachelorette keepsake for your bride-to-be.

These photo mats are easily editable in Canva to personalize with your bride’s name and bachelorette party details. Print out the template and get all the guests to sign. Then after the bachelorette weekend, choose the best group photo to add to the template before framing and presenting to your bride-to-be as a treasure keepsake of the weekend.

Personalized Scrunchies

Got hangover hair but don’t care? These custom editable scrunchie templates are perfect and inexpensive party favors. Personalize for each guest, print onto thin cardstock and attach to scrunchies like these to give to guests. Perfect!

A budget Bachelorette Party can still be Amazing!

Focus on the bride’s favorite experiences rather than trying to do everything. A cozy night in, a fancy dinner, or a day trip with her best friends.

A budget bachelorette party is all about making smart choices and prioritizing fun. With a little creativity and careful planning, you’ll create memories that last a lifetime—without spending a fortune. So gather your squad, plan your celebration, and get ready for an incredible (and affordable) send-off for the bride-to-be!

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About The Author

Melissa is an Educational Consultant in the UK with over 25 years teaching experience. Through her expertise in creating educational resources for children she opened her Etsy shop, Gin&Gemini, in 2022 and quickly expanded her offering into the party planning niche, offering a range of physical and digital products for children’s parties, family celebrations, holidays and the bachelorette / hen party niche. She lives on a farm with her husband, young daughter and cats.

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