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Princess Consuela
Master November 2015

Bachelorette party anxiety

Princess Consuela, on June 2, 2015 at 1:14 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 10

I have 5 BMs - two friends from high school, two friends from college, and FSIL. They're planning a weekend in Chicago for the bachelorette party in October, which I am totally pumped for! However, I have some anxiety issues and have probably been overthinking this, but...

The two friends from high school know each other well, and same with the two friends from college. One of the friends from college knows the high school ones. FSIL hasn't met any of them, and I don't know if she will before the bach party. I'm just worried about being the connecting person, and feeling like I have to make sure everyone's having a good time. It's basically a weekend trip with people who don't all know each other well, which I guess could be kind of awkward! No one is particularly shy, but I don't know, I feel like it's a lot of pressure on me! Anyone else feel this way?

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Latest activity by HJJ, on June 2, 2015 at 2:02 PM
  • Mrs. Hunnibear
    Master October 2015
    Mrs. Hunnibear ·
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    I understand where you are coming from. All of my ladies know each other but I have other guests that don't know everyone. But I was told I don't need to worry about it because I am not the host my MOH's are and they will handle it. Lol

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  • purplekitten
    Master October 2015
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    Well, they all know they love you!

    It's way ahead of getting sent on a week-long trip with a co-worker you barely know!

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  • Elyse
    Master September 2015
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    It's a lot better than them going in hating each other!

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  • pinguino
    VIP September 2015
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    I think it will be fine. I have 5 BMs, 2 are FH's sisters, 1 is my bff from middle school (MOH), 1 is a childhood friend of FH and now my friend, and 1 is a friend of mine from college. FH's sisters are both out of state, so they will not be at the bachelorette party, but the other 3 don't know each other either. The 3 in the area all were there for BM dress shopping, so at least they have met. They are all friendly people and seem to get on okay. My MOH is the most reserved, but the other 2 clicked right away. I am not worried about the bachelorette party though, there will be social lubricant (aka alcohol) involved, so I think that will help. They are all there to support you and have fun, so it will be in their best interest to get to know each other and get along anyway, they are big girls and will be fine. Unless you have a particular drama queen or someone in particular that you have to worry about, then just relax and have a good time and they will too.

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  • Missys984
    Master October 2015
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    I wouldn't worry too much about it. As long as people don't hate each other I think they will get along fine. Especially if you all are having a good time and the drinks are flowing.

    For a bach party last year we went to Atlantic City. In the car ride down there were 5 girls, one of which I had never met. By the end of the trip on the 5 hour car ride back her and I were the only ones awake and had a blast, I love her!

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  • Princess Consuela
    Master November 2015
    Princess Consuela ·
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    Melissa, I love hearing that! Now that I think about it, I did go to a bach party once for a weekend up north, and I didn't know everyone and it was great!

    Pinguino, I think one thing I am worried about is something you mentioned - one of my MOHs is a little older than us and out of her partying days. I love her, but sometimes she can get a little judgey and party pooper-ish. There will definitely be (lots of) alcohol involved, and I just a) want her to have fun, and b) for everyone else not to feel judged and/or like they have to keep it under control.

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  • JCB
    Master September 2015
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    I went to my friends Bach party last summer and there were 12 of us. I only knew 4 of the girls and we all ended up getting along great and had a blast! I rode in a car with people id never met for 3 hours and it was all good. Don't stress about it! It'll all work out

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  • Lori
    Master June 2015
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    It's sweet of you to worry about it, but I think it'll be fine! Even if they don't know each other well, most adults can get along with other adults for a weekend. They might not walk out of there besties or anything, but don't stress yourself out about! They're there because they love you and want to be there for you.

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  • ******
    Master February 2016
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    I went to a college friend's bachelorette party for a 3 day weekend a few years ago. I knew no one but the bride, one girl tagged along with the bride's friend but knew a few others, and everyone else was pretty much from her sorority. She just introduced me to them and I had a great time regardless, and I made new friends!

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  • HJJ
    Expert June 2016
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    Woot chicago!! I think it will be okay! With drinks happening, I think people will become good friends Smiley smile) don't stress about it too much!

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