who goes to the bachelorette party

Friends, friends of friends, family, whoever you like!

I just threw a bachelorette for a BM and there were people invited not invited to the wedding. Wasn't a big deal, some girls also asked to bring friends that wern't necessarily invited to the wedding.

It really depends on the situation

ETA: MY friend had a small-ish wedding, and the people that were invited to the bach but not the wedding are not super close, but close friends with me and they WANTED to come because it was just a fun night! I don't think it's rude - since it's not like a shower where gifts are expected. Usually people pay their own way and it's a fun night out. Like I said, it depends on your specific circumstance

It really depends on what you want. If you're wedding is all family of course you can invite your friends who won't be there. If you have a guest list of friends and family don't invite anyone who isn't invited to the wedding, that's rude. I personally am having my bridal party and (hopefully) a friend from Minnesota will be in town and come with us.

My bachhlorette party was my bridal party plus one friend that's invited to the wedding. If someone wanted to bring a friend that wasn't invited to the wedding, I'd let them, but I wasn't going to personally invite them..since that may be seen as rude.. (no one asked to bring a friend though so not the case)...

I did invite more friends that were invited to the wedding they just couldn't make it cause it was work night (no biggie..at least all my bridesmaids came)

Friends and family, but not your mom if you want to get a little crazy!

I only have 4 BM so we are inviting anyone really.. or at least I think.. I told them thats what I wanted.

ETA: I reread my comment and realized I sounded like a snobby spoiled bride.. No.. my BP is planning something and told both FH and I we were't allowed to be involved in the planning.. just so we have that clear..

Usually its the bride's closest friends. Sometimes its just the bridesmaids, although usually its the bridesmaids plus other close friends. I haven't been to any that had moms, aunts, etc. but depending on what's being planned (like a spa day or wine tour) and/or your crowd I suppose they could be included too You ONLY invite people to are invited to the wedding!

Who would you want to invite that's not invited to the wedding?? What??

Whoever you want, can be invited! Mine is just the bridesmaids because we are going away for the weekend but if I was doing something local I probably would have invited more close friends.

Usually its the bridesmaids (since they are the closest of close to you) and then other close friends and family members who would you like to celebrate with you.

I have seen girls do lots of different things. I wil lbe having my bridal party, sisters on both sides and prob cousins. I just asked my moh and a bm last night to be pat of my wedding and they already started talking about the bach party lol. I don't drink much so this will be interesting. Also one of my bm is my neice and she will only be 19 at the wedding.

I don't understand inviting anyone not in the wedding to anything even vaguely related to the wedding.

I just had mine last night. I had my bridesmaids and several other close lady friends come. All in all I think there were 13 of us. My mom and FMIL came to dinner, too, but didn't come on the party bus.

ETA You shouldn't invite anyone not invited to the wedding.

I wouldn't invite anyone who's not invited to the wedding. It might be a little awkward.

Personally, I wouldn't invite someone who wasn't invited to the wedding. This is hard for me because we had to be very tough with our guest list. However, I have been invited to 3 bachelorette parties when I wasn't invited to the wedding. 3!

The first time I assumed I would be invited to the wedding and was offended when I wasn't. The other two situations made a little more sense: one was a small DW and the other was limited due to budget and venue. I understood why I wasn't invited to either wedding and understood--no hard feelings. I appreciated the offer to celebrate with the bride because I knew her bridesmaids' intentions were worthy, they DEFINITELY weren't just looking for more people to pay for her drinks. But I wouldn't put anyone else in that situation because it could be awkward.

Whoever you want except for anyone that you didn't invite to the wedding! That's just....weird...and mean.