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Beginner January 2021

Combined Bachelor/bachelorette Party

Meg, on December 15, 2020 at 8:35 PM Posted in Parties and Events 0 11

So I'm stuck in sort of a dilemma here: my wedding is planned for Jan 16th of next year, and obviously that falls smack dab in the middle of a raging pandemic. However, planning it has been quite exciting and my FH and I have been able to get away with the small wedding we've always wanted without hurting anyone's feelings. The problem is the bachelor/bachelorette parties. Neither of us have a wedding party so we don't necessarily have a maid of honor or best man to plan these. It doesn't really bother me, but my FH had always said that it would be nice to go out with his brothers (he's got 2: one is 21 and the other is 17) for a steak dinner and some drinks at his favorite steakhouse. While it is still possible, he isn't the kind of person that would risk going out at a time like this and potentially expose any of our wedding guests. He says he's okay without one but I'd still like to do something special for him before the big day. I was wondering if I could maybe have a special day for just the two of us, like a spa day and then making his favorite dinner at home. Does anyone have any other ideas on how to throw a combined bachelor/bachelorette party? I would also love some ideas on how to include his immediate family since we're visiting them for christmas!

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Latest activity by Michelle, on December 16, 2020 at 12:59 PM
  • Michelle
    VIP September 2021
    Michelle ·
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    I think that's a cool idea for the two of you. We did a co-ed party last year in New Orleans and it was a lot of fun. Didn't include family, just the bridal party. Where does his family live? I'm so into cabins so that's normally one of my first suggestions lol. I just feel like they bring everyone together...so what if you guys rented a cabin and took the whole family? Plan like a pj night, game night, karaoke night, and a night where you guys cook a meal but make it a steak dinner! Or a nice Airbnb that can fit everyone. We did a lot of those same activities and everyone loved it!
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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
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    If you don't have a wedding party, then do something just the two of you. Make dinner and have fun. However the attendants host the bachelor/bachelorette parties, not the couple.
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  • Kk
    Devoted October 2021
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    Does the steakhouse do takeout? Maybe you can surprise him and his brothers with a guys night in.
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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
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    You can get COVID from anyone, even immediate family. I recommend having a virtual combined pre wedding party.
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  • Yasmine
    Master October 2020
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    I don't see a problem with him going out to dinner with his brothers that's not putting your guests more at risk. It's literally the same as if he went to work, the gas station, a grocery store etc. Just take the proper precautions as you would anywhere else. You could surprise him with a steak dinner at home or even get carry out from the restaurant.
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  • SLY
    Master January 2022
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    Your idea of a nice steak dinner and spa day at home is great!

    You could also incorporate his immediate family by having a fun, family game night! Although it's a bummer that you both can't go out and celebrate how you would like due to covid, it's still possible to have fun indoors!

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  • M
    Beginner January 2021
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    Hey Michelle! Love the game night idea! He really loves playing old '90s video games (lol) so I could grill up some steaks and play some family feud (haha!). His folks live like 3 hours away from us. They're older so they may not be hot on the idea of traveling somewhere.
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  • M
    Beginner January 2021
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    Kristin!
    Yeah that does sound like a good idea. A simple takeout and family night!
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  • M
    Beginner January 2021
    Meg ·
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    Hey Shelly!
    Thanks! Yeah we'd always joke about getting couples' mani-pedi or a couples' massage but with covid that got thrown out too. But I think a day of pampering and great food always lifts spirits!
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    Beginner January 2021
    Meg ·
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    Yasmine!
    Yeah I'm definitely leaning more toward the takeout idea. Would also be a great way to support local restaurants! We used to go out but in Pennsylvania, gatherings are no longer limited (we have a 3 week lockdown during which no indoor dining is permitted but after that its back to normal). We'd have to remove masks when we sit down to eat and the barriers between booths are flimsy at best with absolutely no social distancing. But food is food, so carry out is definitely the way to go!
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  • Michelle
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    Oh that's cool and yeah I can totally understand that. I think everyone loves a good game night! 😊
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