Let's Get Naut-i

Rent a boat for the day (or get a professional captain so you can just enjoy the waves in peace), pack some ocean-approved snacks and drinks, and blast "I'm On A Boat" by Lonely Island. Then, go ahead and transition to a fun, nautical-themed bar crawl at night. And I suggest these "Wife of the Party" swimsuits for peak IG-worthy looks.

Romantasy

Your bride’s love story might seem like a fantasy-romance novel, so let’s bring that mystical energy into her bach celebration. Grab some dragon decor, whip up cocktails themed around the bride’s fave books, and naturally you’ll all need otherworldly costume gowns fit for a protagonist.

Looking Like a Snack

I’m sure you’re already planning on dressing to impress for this shebang, but if you’re willing to sacrifice a sincere getup to look a bit silly, assign all of your friends a different bite to embody. (Cheetos, french fries, you get the gist.) Bar-hopping in corny food costumes is the best way to do it folks. And obviously, this is a great reason to chow down on some junk food throughout your festivities.

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Feyoncé

If your girl is Beyoncé's number one fan, turn her bachelorette party into an ode to the queen. Make a playlist full of Bey's songs for the pre-game, convince the crew to dress up as their favorite version of her ("Crazy in Love" Bey! "Flawless" Bey! Renaissance Bey! Ivy Park Bey!), and snap a million pics of the bride in the same vein as the icon's Insta.

The One Where She Found Her Lobster

I mean, a bachelorette party is a time dedicated to hanging with your BFFs—so it makes total sense to have a Friends-themed party, IMHO. This theme works well if you're having a night in or taking a trip to New York City. You can order custom shirts inspired by the show, make a banner that says "The One Where [Insert-Your-Friends-Name] Gets Married," and you could even transform your house into a replica of Central Perk if you really want to go the extra mile.

Camp Bachelorette

Take the bride glamping with Camp Bachelorette. (PSA: This is a great plan if you want a weekend getaway that won't be crazy-expensive.) Pick a cute camping site, fill your coolers with everyone's faves, and get your gang some matching camp uniforms. Also, s'mores.

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She Found Her Main Squeeze

Life's all about making lemonade out of lemons, which also happens to be a great theme for a chill garden party bachelorette. Freshly squeezed lemonade is a must—I'd include a spiked version as well—and enjoy a relaxed day with the crew, eating finger sandwiches and reminiscing. Psst: you can also combine it with the aforementioned Beyoncé theme.

RIP Singlehood

Throwing a funeral-esque bachelorette might seem kind of morbid, but TBH, it's sort of perfect for your edgier pal who thought she'd never get hitched, no? Decorate your house with black streamers, order a cake shaped like a tombstone, and create a slideshow of her greatest single hits. You and the rest of your friends can wear all black, while she stunts in her bridal white. It'll be epic.

The Rosé Hooray

Head to a vineyard for her Rosé Hooray, and celebrate the end of the bride's single life by sipping on some high-quality wine. You could even make it a winery crawl for added fun. The event will transition seamlessly from day to night, and you'll feel classy as hell sipping wine for hours.

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Brews Crawl

If your bride is more the type to have an IPA in her hands at all times, give her the brew crawl of her dreams. Map out the best breweries in your area, arrange a fly-as-hell bus service, and try to eat something at every other location so no one ends up over-served. End the night at her favorite spot, and send her home feeling ~hoppy~ to get married.

'90s Night

Use the Bachelorette as an excuse for the ultimate throwback night, because what could get your girl more excited than channeling her inner '90s baby? Wear some corny boy band-inspired 'fits, make a punch unapologetically called the "MC Hammered," arrange some '90s karaoke, and you can even make some nostalgic cootie catchers as a bonus.

Found Your Boo

If your girl is having a winter wedding, send her off with a Halloween bachelorette. Everyone can wear their zaniest costumes, you can make a spooky vibes punch, and the big hit of the night will be a silly haunted house full of surprises.

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Girls Night In

Celebrate your bride's last premarital moments with the ultimate sleepover. Get matching pajamas for the whole party (which you can re-wear on the wedding day, BTW), get all the bride's favorite junk food, make a spiked punch, and settle into a blanket fort for a corny movie marathon.

In the Slopes

You can spend the day skiing or snowboarding, then relax at the lodge with a Bloody Mary in the evening. Bonus: you'll get tons of quality time together while cooped up in a cabin. And to ensure you're the Best Bridesmaid Ever, cop the bride a custom ski that holds shots. Engrave it with her and her partner's name, and she can practice using it all weekend.

Let's Partea

If Animal House-level raging isn't really your girl's thing, have a classy tea in her honor. Think of it as the elevated version of the doll tea parties we all had as kids. You can get a bunch of delicate desserts and finger sandwiches, serve it on pretty tableware, and top it off with whiskey-spiked tea—because, hi, it's still a party. Tell everyone to wear fascinator hats and commemorate the day with Polaroid pictures to make it extra special.

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The Last Meow Before The Vow

Have all the guests dress in head-to-toe leopard print, and put the bride in all white. Next, pass out these custom "Here to Purr-ty" tumblers, as well as cat ears, of course. And then you can either stay in to turn up, or head out to make waves as the cat crew. Oh, and have someone call Taylor Swift. Or at least make sure the World's Most Famous Cat Mom takes up most of the playlist.

One Last Rodeo

Apple of My Eye

Get wholesome and take the entire crew apple-picking (flannel shirts optional). Make a day of it by hitting a brewery—and since you'll be drinking, go ahead and rent a party bus for the drive there and back. Extra points if you buy these "Big Apple Before the Chapel" balloons, which I'm pretty sure are for a NYC-themed party, but just lean into it.

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The MOST Dramatic Bachelorette Ever

Got a bride who's a card-carrying member of Bachelor Nation? Couldn't be easier. Grab some wine, play "Pin the Rose on the Bachelor" using a picture of the groom's face, and buy this Bachelor-themed tank if you wanna be extra. Just make sure everyone's there for ~the right reasons~ and all should be good.

Staycation Station

Is your bride a homebody? Skip the expensive airfare and spend that money on a swanky hotel suite in her town. Order room service, lounge by the pool, drink champagne, and get all your vacation vibes in for a fraction of the cost. Oh, and ask the hotel if you can slip into the room ahead of time and go all out with the decorations.

Samantha Grindell is a lifestyle writer based in New York City. She's originally a Georgia Peach, but she made the move to the Big Apple to pursue her #dreams. You can see her bylines in Cosmo, Oprah, Romper, and Insider. Follow her on twitter @sam_grindell

Annabel Iwegbue is an assistant editor at Cosmopolitan where she primarily covers lifestyle and fashion. Before joining Cosmo, she covered entertainment at Harper's Bazaar, The Knockturnal, and Black Film. She's originally from Charleston, South Carolina, and is currently based in Brooklyn, New York. She holds a B.A. in Journalism and Cinema Studies from New York University. You can check out some of Annabel’s work here and also find her on Instagram and Twitter.

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