How to Plan a This Wife Is a Showgirl Bachelorette Party
If your bride loves drama, sparkle, and center-stage energy, a This Wife Is a Showgirl bachelorette party is the ultimate way to celebrate. Inspired by Taylor Swift’s 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl, this theme is all about burlesque flair, feathers, sequins, champagne, and unapologetic fun.
Whether you’re a die hard Swiftie or simply love the showgirl colours and vibe, this guide covers everything you need to plan a dazzling, high-impact celebration worthy of the spotlight.
What Is a This Wife Is a Showgirl Bachelorette Theme?
A This Wife Is a Showgirl bachelorette party draws inspiration from Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl album and its primary colors of orange and teal with plenty of sparkle. Think bold silhouettes, dramatic lashes, rhinestones and feathers.
This theme celebrates confidence, femininity, and theatrical flair. It’s perfect for brides who love glam nights out, statement fashion, and a little bit of drama — in the best way possible. Whether your vibe leans vintage burlesque or modern Vegas glam, this theme guarantees a night full of sparkle and unforgettable moments.
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What’s Included:
- Instructions and links to instructional blog posts and videos
- Buy the bride a drink round sticker
- Buy the bride a drink card
- Buy the bride a drink Instagram template
- Custom sign – 8 x 10 “
- Custom sign 16 x 20″
- Custom sign 18 x 24″
- Custom sign 24 x 36″
- Round favor sticker
- Rectangular sticker for mini wine bottle / favor bag
- Hangover Kit tag & label – US Letter
- Hangover Kit tag & Label – A4
- Scrunchie Tag
- Water bottle label
- Lanyard template
- 12 game bundle – US Letter
- 12 game bundle – A4
- 12 game bundle – half letter
- 12 game bundle – A5
- Cootie catcher drinking game – US Letter
- Cootie catcher drinking game – A4
- Board Game
- 5 x 7″ Printable Invitation & Itinerary
- Mobile Invitation & Itinerary
- Photo Mat template -US Letter
- Photo Mat template – A4
- Kiss the Miss Goodbye template – US Letter
- Kiss The Miss Goodbye template – A4
- Matchbox Template – 1.5 x 2.25 inches
- Matchbox Template – 35 x 50 mm
- Photo Props – A4
- Photo Props – US Letter
Slogans and Taglines
Catchy slogans help bring the showgirl theme to life and make your party feel cohesive. Popular options include album quotes and bachelorette themed puns on the song titles. Examples include:
This Wife Is a Showgirl
And baby, that’s showbusiness for you
My Energy is a Luxury
The Life of a Bride to Be
In my engaged era
These taglines work beautifully on invitations, banners, custom cups, sashes, and even light-up marquee signs for photo moments.
Setting the Budget and Date
First things first, planning a Bachelorette party can take a lot of organization, but relax – we’ve got you! As our gift to you, you can download this FREE Bachelorette Party Planner. With over 20 pages, a suggested checklist and pdf compatibility with Goodnotes and Notability, this is the ideal bachelorette party planner no matter what your theme. Grab your copy below.
Showgirl themes tend to lean glam, so it’s important to set a realistic budget early. Decide whether you’re hosting a one-night bash or a full weekend celebration, and allocate funds for outfits, décor, entertainment, food, and drinks.
Once you’ve confirmed availability, choose a date that allows everyone time to plan their looks — sequins and feathers deserve preparation!
Choosing the Location
This theme shines in locations that already feel theatrical or glamorous. Las Vegas is an obvious choice, especially if you plan to attend a live show, burlesque performance, or upscale nightclub. Hotel suites make excellent glam headquarters for outfit changes and champagne toasts.
If you’re staying local, choose a chic Airbnb, rooftop venue, or lounge-style bar and transform it with dramatic lighting and décor. Anywhere you can create a stage-worthy atmosphere with music, lights, and room to dance will work perfectly.
Invitation Ideas
Your invitations should feel bold, dramatic, and glamorous. Look for designs inspired by vintage Vegas posters, marquee lights, or burlesque typography.
Our themed Showgirl Bachelorette party invitations are instant download Canva templates that you can edit completely for free. The 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.
Themed Decor
Décor is where the showgirl theme truly comes alive. Start with the key theme colors of orange, teal, gold, and silver, and layer in textures such as sequins, satin, and feathers. Use marquee letters, spotlight lighting, and shimmering backdrops to create a theatrical feel.
An orange glitter curtain sets the scene, while teal and orange showgirl balloons create an on theme backdrop. Feather centerpieces, champagne towers, gold candleholders, and a This wife is a showgirl banner elevate the space.
Neon signs with phrases like This Wife Is a Showgirl or The Bride Takes Center Stage add a modern Vegas touch.
For more ideas, check out our This Wife is a Showgirl Amazon Ideas List.
Welcome & Table Sign templates
Our This Wife is a Showgirl Welcome sign Canva template comes 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.
Water Bottle Labels
Keep your refreshments on theme with these custom This Wife is a Showgirl editable water bottle labels. Simply edit the text in Canva to personalize for your event, then print and attach to water bottles.Not only great as a party favor or in a hangover kit, but with their theme cohesive colors they will also look great on the table as guests arrive.
Mini Wine Bottle Labels
Equally great as party favors on on the refreshments table, our rectangular mini wine bottle stickers will create a cohesive look to the Showgirl theme. They are available as part of the bundle.
Photo Props
Get the festivities started with our collection of 30 themed Showgirl photo props as you celebrate the Bride to be!
Great for selfies and photobooths alike, our photo props are available to download instantly, so it’s ideal for a last minute edition to your Showgirl Themed bachelorette party, hen party or bridal shower. Simply print, cut out and you’re ready to go!
Buy the Bride a Drink Template
Great for sharing on social media or taking out with you on the town, our editable Buy The Bride a Drink Instagram story template is ideal for sharing on socials so far flung friends can contribute to the party fund.
All you need to do is add in your own Venmo, Paypal or other payment app QR code.
Wondering how you do that? Don’t worry, we’ve got all the steps broken down in this post: How to Create A Buy The Bride A Drink Custom QR code
As part of the bundle, we also have printable Buy The Bride A Drink stickers and cards to share on the night!
Attire
Fashion is everything for a showgirl-inspired bachelorette. Encourage guests to dress boldly with sequin and feather headdresses, metallic fabrics, and dramatic silhouettes. Think fringed bodysuits in teal or orange, glittery scarves, statement heels, bold makeup, and glamorous accessories.
The bride should absolutely steal the show. White sequins, feather-trimmed outfits, glam feather heels and a custom sash that reads In My Showgirl Era are perfect choices. Adding opera gloves, a tiara, or dramatic lashes completes the look.
A fun way to kick off the night is a group glam session with champagne, music, and finishing touches before stepping out.
For more inspiration, check out our This Wife is a Showgirl Benable List.
Activities and Games
Activities should match the high-energy, performance-driven vibe of the theme. Attending a live Vegas show, burlesque performance, or cabaret is a natural fit. If you’re staying in, consider hiring a dance instructor for a fun routine, hosting a burlesque-inspired dance lesson, or setting up a karaoke or lip-sync battle.
Drink or Dare Board Game
Take the games to the next level with this custom This Wife is a Showgirl board game. Like all 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 ideal icebreaker.
Bachelorette Game Bundle
For some affordable DIY fun in between your scheduled events, our signature Bachelorette Games Bundle is also available with a This Wife is a Showgirl theme. Featuring 12 printable games with clean and dirty options, 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.
Update: Now also available as an editable Canva template (sold separately) so you can customise the games!
What’s included:
- 1. Game instructions / Prep
- 2. Guest most likely to
- 3. How Old Was the Bride photo game
- 4. Scavenger Hunt
- 5. Would she rather…(clean)
- 6. Would she rather…(dirty)
- 7. 20 Questions about the Bride-to-be
- 8. What did the Groom Say? (Clean)
- 9. What did the Groom say? (Optional add on dirty questions)
- 10. Never or Ever (Clean) – with optional Never / Ever cards
- 11. Never or ever (Dirty)
- 12. Over or Under
- 13. Bride or Groom? -with optional Bride / Groom cards
- 14. Memory of the Bride to Be
Food and Drink Ideas
Keep the menu glamorous and indulgent. Offer bite-sized foods that are easy to enjoy between dancing and photos, such as sliders, charcuterie cups, shrimp cocktails, and elegant canapés.
For dessert, go for drama — champagne cupcakes, red velvet cake, chocolate-dipped strawberries, or macarons with gold accents. Drinks should be bubbly and bold, featuring prosecco, sparkling cocktails, martinis, and signature drinks served in coupe glasses or with edible glitter.
Signature drink ideas might include a Showstopper Spritz, Velvet Curtain Martini, Burlesque Berry Fizz, or Final Bow French 75. Display the menu on a mirrored sign, glitter board, or acrylic stand to match the luxe aesthetic and double as décor.
Party Favors
Send guests home with chic, show-worthy keepsakes. Great options include mini champagne bottles, feather fans, showgirl earrings, custom matchboxes, showgirl themed coasters, or showgirl jewellery dishes.
Bachelorette Photo Mat Template
Create a perfect bachelorette keepsake for your bride-to-be with this custom editable Showgirl bachelorette themed printable photo mat available as part of the bundle.
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.
Custom Lanyards
Give your guests a fun welcome party favor at the beginning of the bachelorette weekend with these custom editable Showgirl 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.
Matchbox covers
Give your guests adorable custom matchboxes by personalising them using our This Wife is a Showgirl matchbox cover template. Available in 2 sizes to fit standard matchboxes 1.5 x 2.25 inches and 50mm x 35mm, they are ideal to print and stick on plain matchboxes like this.
Scrunchie Tags
Got showgirl but don’t care? These custom showgirl editable scrunchie templates are perfect and inexpensive party favors and are available within the bundle. Personalize for each guest, print onto thin cardstock and attach to scrunchies like these to give to guests. Perfect!
Hangover Kit Labels
If you’re thinking of creating hangover kits for guests, this set of two hangover gift tags can be customized how you wish while still being cohesive to the showgirl theme. Add to favor bags, makeup bags and more! Available within the bundle.
Party Favor Stickers
Ideal for attaching to mini bottles of fizz, favor bags and more, the bachelorette bundle contains rectangular and round favor stickers cohesive to our Showgirl Bachelorette Party range. 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.
Save Money with the This Wife is a Showgirl mega value DIY bundle
Is this the bachelorette theme for you? If so, be sure to check out our This Wife is a Showgirl Bachelorette party bundle containing all our products featured in this post plus more to give you over 30 unique instant download products to complement your Bachelorette Party.
What’s Included:
- Instructions and links to instructional blog posts and videos
- Buy the bride a drink round sticker
- Buy the bride a drink card
- Buy the bride a drink Instagram template
- Custom sign – 8 x 10 “
- Custom sign 16 x 20″
- Custom sign 18 x 24″
- Custom sign 24 x 36″
- Round favor sticker
- Rectangular sticker for mini wine bottle / favor bag
- Hangover Kit tag & label – US Letter
- Hangover Kit tag & Label – A4
- Scrunchie Tag
- Water bottle label
- Lanyard template
- 12 game bundle – US Letter
- 12 game bundle – A4
- 12 game bundle – half letter
- 12 game bundle – A5
- Cootie catcher drinking game – US Letter
- Cootie catcher drinking game – A4
- Board Game
- 5 x 7″ Printable Invitation & Itinerary
- Mobile Invitation & Itinerary
- Photo Mat template -US Letter
- Photo Mat template – A4
- Kiss the Miss Goodbye template – US Letter
- Kiss The Miss Goodbye template – A4
- Matchbox Template – 1.5 x 2.25 inches
- Matchbox Template – 35 x 50 mm
- Photo Props – A4
- Photo Props – US Letter
Are you in your showgirl bachelorette era?
A This Wife Is a Showgirl bachelorette party is bold, glamorous, and unapologetically fun — the perfect celebration for a bride who loves the spotlight. With dazzling décor, statement outfits, and show-stopping activities, this theme creates a truly unforgettable experience from the first toast to the final curtain call.
So cue the music, raise the champagne, and give the bride the standing ovation she deserves — because this showgirl is about to become a wife!
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