Bachelorette party incoming? This is what you want to do

Whether it's your best friend, your sister, or your work BFF: when she's getting married, you want to celebrate that bachelorette party next level, of course. No embarrassing tasks in the city – unless that's her thing, of course. Do you have no idea how to become the best party organizer and are you desperately looking for fun activities? I’ll help you with a hefty dose of inspiration to throw the bachelorette party she will never forget – unless too much is drunk, then she might forget half the evening. Here you will find the most fun activities:

1. Nostalgic cruising in an ugly Duck

Okay, I admit: I had my doubts about this. Renting an ugly Duck for a bachelorette party – uuh, really? But believe me, as soon as you start that iconic little car (or well, let someone else start it), you’re sold. All dress up in something fun (come up with a dress code!), take your camera and hellooo photoshoot. Don’t forget your speaker and crank up your favorite Bruno Mars song to volume hundred. With the wind in your hair, you cruise through the Veluwe. You can drive a standard route or choose a package with extra stops and tasks. Retro, but totally on trend. On www.eendhuren.nl you can book your Ducks.

2. Escaping with wine - this is what you want

Maybe you've booked an escape room for your daughter's birthday party, but believe me: this is a whole different ball game. You might think: stressful, dark, scary – but try one with wine. Half as exciting, double the fun. At WijnEscape, you're not just escaping, you're also tasting. Wine, that is. And if you do it right (and a bit quickly), you even win a bottle. You learn something about wine, crack codes, and get a charcuterie board or satay. Halloooo — who wouldn’t want this? You can book via www.wijnescape.nl.

3. Pottery at the Ceramics Studio

Is the bride-to-be not into mega-active and fast-paced things? Then here’s a calmer alternative: pottery. And no, not with Play-Doh. How fun does this sound: making something together, getting dirty hands, laughing when your vase turns out totally different than planned — this is bonding time at its best. At the Ceramics Studio Amsterdam, you can make anything: from a mug to a plant pot - cute. You learn glazing, your work gets fired, and a week later you pick it up. How fun is this as a keepsake of the day? Reserve your workshop via www.keramiekatelieramsterdam.nl

4. Pottery painting with prosecco

My favorite: Want to do something creative, but prefer to skip the ‘hands-in-the-clay’ moment – I get it, that engagement ring shouldn’t get lost in the clay – then GlazeMade is the place for you and your friends. Here you choose an item (from a plate to a coffee mug) and paint your own masterpiece on it. Meanwhile, you sip on a latte or bubbles from the café and catch up (mood). Your work stays there to be glazed and fired, so you have another reason to come back. This activity also gives you a tangible memory. A fun follow-up date with all your friends? Make your own snacks and eat them from your self-painted plates. Here you will find delicious snacks - love it. More info can be found at www.glazemade.nl

5. Make your own jewelry — and no, this is not just for kids

Want something more personal? Then a jewelry workshop is really a recommendation. Okay, it might sound like something you do with your twelve-year-old cousins, but believe me: this is next level. At SRDN, you make your own bracelet, necklace, or – yes – even wedding ring. You’re being creative, the result is wearable, and it gives you the feeling of a classy goldsmith. Discover the options via www.srdn.nl

6. Making chocolates in a wharf cellar

Ooh, delicious: if the word ‘chocolate’ is enough to get you excited, then this is your activity. At the GrachtenAtelier, you learn how to make the most beautiful (and especially the tastiest) chocolates, in a cozy wharf cellar in Utrecht. Everything is homemade, fancy, and especially finger-licking good. At the end of the workshop, you get your box of homemade chocolates to take home. Which you, let’s be honest, probably eat within ten minutes. Book your chocolate party via www.grachtenatelier.nl

This is how you organize the perfect bachelorette party

Okay, good. Your main activity is chosen. Time to help you plan (without nightmares about WhatsApp groups or forgotten reservations). Here’s a mini-step plan:

1. Start on time
At least two months in advance. Seriously. Everything fills up faster than you think.

2. Determine the bride type
Is she a glam girl, a creative chaotic, or a true wine lover? Tailor the activity to that – the day is all about her.

3. Budget, baby
Set a clear price range in advance and coordinate this with the rest of the group. Nothing is as awkward as a discussion about money.

4. Plan one highlight, not five
Keep it relaxed. One good activity, possibly with drinks or dinner, is often already perfect. Also think about transportation and a place to sleep: you can’t drive after the party I think.

5. Throw in a surprise
A personal video, a photo book, or a quiz with embarrassing anecdotes from her student days: always a win.

6. Prepare an emergency kit
Paracetamol, band-aids, mascara, candy. Trust me, this saves lives.