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5 Bachelorette Party Favors the Bride’s Friends Will Actually Love

One of the most underrated (& under-appreciated) parts of a bachelorette party is the swag. It’s typically the last thing the planner thinks of, but bachelorette party gifts have the power to change the way the bachelorette weekend is remembered.

We’ve all been to an event where the first thing you do with the goody bag or gift is stash it in a closet somewhere, donate it to charity, or throw it away. Usually, those gifts are generic, too kitschy, or are only wearable/usable at the event itself. As the designated bachelorette party planner, why would you want to spend money on something that you know guests aren’t going to like & that ultimately won’t get used after the party ends? Wouldn’t you rather spend just a little bit more to ensure guests would actually love the party swag they receive and even wear/use it for years to come?

The bachelorette party gifts you’ll see below are tried & true – and we promise you’ll have the biggest smile on your face when you see guests using the gifts you chose for them outside of the bachelorette weekend. Bonus points for showing up to the next gathering unintentionally matching with the other girl(s) – it’s happened to us & we want the same for you too!


Personalized Woven Straw Tote Bag - $20

Give the bride’s guests something they can use for a lifetime! The bags also double as the perfect vessel to hold other bachelorette party favors. Bonus points for giving these custom initial tote bags ahead of a destination wedding – you’ll love seeing the girls use them as beach bags or pool bags at the resort during the wedding weekend.

Custom Embroidered Sweatshirts - $33.99

These cozy sweatshirts are so soft on the inside & the perfect gift for a fall or winter celebration. We opted for the sand color sweatshirt for both the girls and the bride, with black embroidery for the girls & saving white embroidery for the bride. You can customize the embroidery however you want, but we liked the simplicity of the girls’ initials in all lowercase. For the bride, we recommend using their new initials on the collar with their wedding date embroidered on the sleeve (extra $5). This is one of those gifts that we (& our friends!) are still wearing well past the bachelorette weekend!

Personalized Shirt Dress Pajamas - $26

Personalized nighties are typical gifts for the bride, but why not give all the girls the luxury of a soft, stylish pajama dress? For the bride, we suggest writing “Mrs. [insert new name],” and for the girls, their first names! All of the girls at Brooke’s bachelorette party in Big Bear changed into them right away & still use them to this day. The fabric feels so soft & luxurious, so your brides’ girls are sure to love their pajamas as much as we do.

Sherpa Throw Blanket - $10

To us, blankets are like socks & candles – you can never have enough. This is another gift that’s perfect for any time of year, but especially for fall & winter getaways. Not only will the girls be cozy during the bachelorette weekend itself, but we can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t want a new blanket for their home. These sherpa-style blankets are so soft & comfortable, and they feel way more expensive than they are!

Love Island Personalized Water Bottles - $19.99 (on sale)

If your bride is a fan of Love Island, we highly recommend these personalized water bottles that will transport the girls to the villa! They come in so many different fun colors, so the options are endless! These water bottles were perfect for keeping the girls hydrated at Kelcy’s bachelorette weekend in Temecula (complete with a Love Island-themed pool party). We opted to have all of the girls have their names in pink, with the bride’s name in white. Feel free to mix it up based on favorite colors or whatever you prefer!


Happy bachelorette weekend shopping! Let us know if you have any questions along the way by leaving a comment or DMing us on Instagram. We’re more than happy to help!

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