May 04, 2005
The Bachelorette Party!
Some wedding traditions go way, WAY back. Take the Bachelorette party, for instance. Bachelorette parties really got their start in the seventies, as a spin-off of the Bachelor or Stag party. Why should guys have all the fun, right? Brides-to-be and bridesmaids alike look forward to the Bachelorette party!
The Bachelor party itself originally started in fifth century Sparta, Greece. Guys would feast and toast one another on the eve of a friend's wedding. The party was an actual dinner, attended by the groom and his closest friends. The dinner served a dual purpose: it was an occasion to celebrate the impending wedding (or mourn the passing of the groom's bachelor status) and it was a chance to raise money for the groom so that he could continue to drink with his buddies after his wife took control of the finances.
These days it's very common for the bridemaids to throw the bride her own Bachelorette party and, while the modern bride no longer takes over the family finances, they can have just as much (if not more) fun at the Bachelorette party.
For a fun girl's night out, try these pretty Bachelorette Party Boyfriend Tanks! It's perfect for a girl's night out or a girl's night in.
If the party is in the house, try The Chick Game. Four fun levels of love-and-live questions that are sure to bring up some juicy details of everyone's past.
Or, if you are into scavenger hunting with a twist, try the That Guy! game. Deal out the cards and hit the town to search for That Guy! Various types of guys include Mullet Guy and Sweaty Dancer Guy. The party goer who meets the most guys in her hand wins!
Posted by tamm at May 4, 2005 11:12 PM
