Bridal party suggestions? Bridesmaids are in their late 20's and early 30's?

Question

I'm the maid of honor for a not so close friend. I have no idea why she picked me, maybe I'm the youngest friend of hers and I'm not married. I have to plan the bridal party (not bridal shower, but a bridal party) and I have never done this before. All of the bridesmaids are in their late late 20's or early 30's, and the bride is 27. I was thinking of going clubbing but I don't think it would be fun for them. Any ideas? Am I suppose to pay for everybody? I want something cost efficient and simple. I'm not extremely close with the bride, and I have just met the bridesmaids yesterday for the first time. I asked what they wanted to do and they were like "oh it's up to you". Suggestions?

Answer 1

I don't think "clubbing" sounds very classy for women who have careers and are over 25. How about a night out to a nice restaurant that has a bar and some other event. There must be something in your area that is "cool" to do. Baseball game, boat ride, casino, shopping. I don't know. Everyone usually pays for themselves and then splits the cost of the brides expenses so that her evening is free.

Answer 2

I think it might be nice to invite everyone out to a restaurant for lunch or dinner, followed by another activity (depends on what's in your area).  It could be manicures, massages, mini-golf, a movie theater, or even just a trip back to someone's house to hang out and get to know each other.

You could ask the bride if there's anything she wants the help of everyone for.  Maybe she hasn't picked out the bridesmaid dresses yet, so you could all have lunch, and then go dress shopping.  Maybe she's got a cake tasting coming up, you could all go with and help.  Or, maybe there's a bridal expo in the area you all might like to go check out as a group.  

If there are favors or programs to assemble, you could go back to your (or the bride's) house after the meal, and sit down with a couple bottles of wine, and some snacks, to help the bride assemble the favors or programs, address envelopes, write out seating cards, or anything else that the bride and groom want help with.

Answer 3

How about taking them Pole Dancing(Stripper Pole Dancing).

How about a spa?

How about  a sleep Over Party?

late 20 and early 30 is not too old for the clubs, they have some club were alot of older people go,if you consider early 30's old!

Pole Dancing and then have a sleep over rent movie and do girlie stuff!

Answer 4

Take em out to a ball game ... lol

Answer 5

Let me first start by saying I am in my early thirties and so are ALL of my friends who happened to be my 6 bridesmaids...we all went clubbing for my bridal party. So why wouldn't clubbing be fun for someone in their early thirties? Age is only a number. Doesn't mean a thing. Just because you're in your early thirties doesn't mean you can't party anymore.

You plan what YOU think will be fun for everyone since you're the maid of honor and was put in charge of this festive event.

You should receive money from each of the girls to help out with expenses. You don't pay for this alone.

I also agree with the poster below me who said 'clubbing' doesn't sound classy. I would word it like "hey, how about we all hit some of the hot spots in town!" Clubbing is a bad term.

Answer 6

Having a job & responsibility does not make these women dead for pete's sake!  I'm turning 30 next month & my friends & I still love a good night out for dancing & some cocktails!  We now go to a higher class of nightclub & order top shelf vs. the $2 well drinks for ladies, but we still want to shake a tail feather.

I've organized 2 bachelorette parties.  One we hit up a couple of clubs, the other we all went cosmic bowling & happily enjoyed the alley's bar & dancefloor.  In both instances I reserved a limo & a table/lanes at the place we visited.  I divied up the costs (which included the bride's costs) between all of the attendees.  Then while we were out everyone kind of took turns buying drinks or food for everyone.