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bachelorette party

So you’re looking for non-stupid, actually fun bachelorette party ideas? We’ve got everything from low-key gatherings to geeky Harry Potter nerdfests to goofball drunk Disney princesses!

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In defense of STAG AND DOE parties: How a buck and doe party saved my wedding

For those not in the know, these parties are a fundraiser for engaged couples. The idea is that attendees pay an admission (usually around $10-$15), and play games that are designed to make some money for the couple getting married (think dollar dances, coin toss games, raffles, etc). Don’t get me wrong, I get how some people may be weirded out by this idea. But I think about it this way…

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Cads About Matrimony is the ONLY wedding game you’ll want to play (sorry, toilet paper dresses)

After seeing how popular the $5 print-it-yourself version was, Tribesmaid Ailea started a Kickstarter for a pro version, and (thanks in part to you guys) got fully funded! So now you can buy that sexy, sleek, box of wedding snark fun instead of having to find a working printer (because, if you’re like me, that task is A LOT harder than planning a wedding). Let’s take a peak inside the sexy sleek box from our sponsor Cads About Matrimony…

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How Disney princesses throw a bachelorette party

I’m a Disney FREAK! I love the movies, I love the land, and I love Belle from Beauty and the Beast! So my amazing bridesmaids planned a Disney-themed stagette. All the ladies dressed up as their favorite princesses/Disney character!

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Cads About Matrimony: a game for the snark-loving bachelorette party

Last year, I was put in charge of games for my dear friend Nicky’s bachelorette party. I had no experience planning wedding party games, so I went online to look for ideas, and found plenty of them that were extremely lame. I felt like Nicky deserved better. I was playing a lot of Cards Against Humanity at the time, so I was inspired to create a card game that honors the glorious institution that is matrimony.