Bachelorette parties can be one of the highlights of the wedding festivities, but nobody has a great time when they feel like they had to pay an arm and a leg to be there. . According Costhelper.com, Bachelorette parties can cost up to $300 per person, and if you want to spend your bachelorette party at a hotel it can cost you up to $500 per room, per night! To avoid grumpy bridesmaids, we’ll give you some money saving tips for planning your special night out with the girls! 1. Get group tickets If your special night involves tickets—to an event, a club, or a show—try to get a group discount. Most companies will be thrilled to have a big group coming, so they will offer discounts or special packages. In fact, most vendors like sports ticketing agents, Atlantic City travel agents, and NY Meet Up groups will offer discounts as high as 15% off the regular ticket price for admission into clubs, shows, and events, if you're bringing a large group! 2. Buy package deal Package deals are often one of the best ways to plan a night that’s both affordable and memorable. A package deal may include special treats or privileges for your party from the venue. For example, the bride at The Awesome 80’s Prom receives a tiara and sash to wear, and she receives special attention from the hunky (but fully-clothed) cast members! In addition, your whole group gets VIP status and bypasses long line outside! Package deals can sometimes include free services or open bars (see below). 3. Get an open bar Everyone knows that drinks in NYC can get expensive… fast. And bachelorette parties are no time to be stingy. According to Zagat’s New York City Night Life Guide 2007/2008, the average drink in 2007 was $10.12, and that’s average! If you want a cocktail, don’t be surprised if your drink cost $14 (Blue Fin Restaurant); if you want a glass of wine, $12.50 (Balthazar). According to Yourwedding101.com parties that have cash bars are not as popular; besides, this is your chance to let loose and party with the girls one last time! If you can find a place with an open bar, get it, girl! You’ll save a bundle and live the high life with your friends. 4. Utilize Free Services Often, places that host bachelorette parties on a regular basis will have free services, like coordinating your limo and dinner reservations, all for FREE! Did I mention that this is FREE?! Your own personal bachelorette party coordinator The Awesome 80’s Prom, for example, will order a limo to pick you up and book your dinner. They can even make sure the limo is there to pick you up at the end of your wild and crazy night! When booking a limo by yourself can cost you up to $449.00 for 8 hrs, wouldn’t you prefer a package and a dinner for the money? The Awesome 80’s Prom free help even extends past the event to helping you order party favors or other memorabilia. When you consider the time and effort that goes into planning coordinating these services, all that extra help just makes you want to let your hair down and let loose! Go put your newfound knowledge into action! The best tip of all is to minimize your stress and your spending by finding a place, like The Prom, that hosts bachelorette parties all the time. They will be the most likely to have great package deals and services to help you out. Use these money saving tips to plan the best bachelorette party ever for you and your friends, and rest assured that you’ll be getting the most out of every precious dollar you spend on this special night!
By: Ken Davenport
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Ken Davenport, “The PT Barnum of Off-Broadway” (New York Times), is the Producer of three Off-Broadway shows, Altar Boyz, My First Time and The Awesome 80s Prom, NYC’s #1 Bachelorette Party Destination in New York City, where it has been entertaining bachelorettes for four years. Ken is a 2008 Crain’s Magazine “40 Under 40” and was featured in a national commercial for the iPhone. His blog, www.TheProducersPerspective.com, is the most widely read commercial theater producer blog on the world.
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