A good bachelorette invitation does two jobs. It sets the mood, and it answers every question guests will otherwise send you one by one. Get the details right and you'll save yourself dozens of messages in the group chat.
What to include
Every invitation needs:
- The bride's name and a short headline.
- Date and time. For a weekend, include arrival and departure times.
- Location. City and venue, or "address to follow" if it's a surprise.
- The plan in one line. "Dinner, dancing and a spa morning."
- Cost per person and what it includes. This is the most important line for guests.
- Payment deadline and how to pay.
- RSVP date and who to reply to.
- Dress code or theme.
- What to bring. Swimsuit, outfit for the theme night, comfortable shoes.
Always state the cost up front. Guests would much rather know before they say yes. For how to work it out fairly, read how to split bachelorette costs.
Classic and elegant wording
- Please join us for a weekend celebrating [Bride] before she says "I do".
- Champagne, good food and great company. Join us as we toast to [Bride].
- Save the date for [Bride]'s bachelorette. An evening of dinner and dancing in her honour.
- Before the vows, the toast. Please join us to celebrate [Bride].
Fun and cheeky wording
- [Bride] is getting hitched, so we're getting lit.
- Last fling before the ring!
- Let's give [Bride] the send-off she deserves. Bring your dancing shoes.
- She found her forever. Now she needs one last wild weekend.
- Bride or die. Join us in [City] to celebrate [Bride].
Wording by theme
- Disco Cowgirl: Saddle up for [Bride]'s last rodeo. Boots, sparkle and a disco ball required. More ideas in our Disco Cowgirl guide.
- Paris Chic: Ooh la la! Join us for champagne and croissants as we celebrate [Bride].
- Spa weekend: Robes on, phones off. A relaxing weekend for [Bride] and her favourite people.
- Beach: Sun, sand and [Bride]'s last splash before the wedding.
A full example
Last Fling Before the Ring Join us in Lisbon to celebrate Sophie! Friday 12 to Sunday 14 June Rooftop dinner, a boat afternoon and plenty of pastéis de nata. Cost: €280 per person, including two nights' stay, Saturday dinner and the boat. Flights not included. Deposit of €100 by 1 March. Please RSVP to Maja by 15 February. Dress code: white for the bride, blush for everyone else.
When to send it
Send a save-the-date about three months ahead for a weekend away, and the full invitation eight to ten weeks before. For a one-day party at home, four to six weeks is enough. Our maid of honor checklist has the full timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Should a bachelorette invitation say how much it costs?
Yes. Include the cost per person and what it covers. It's the information guests need most, and it avoids awkward conversations later.
Who sends the bachelorette invitations?
Usually the maid of honor or whoever is organising the party. The bride shares the guest list and contact details.
Can you send bachelorette invitations by text?
Absolutely. A digital invitation shared in the group chat or by email is the norm now. Pin it in the group so everyone can find the details later.
