Nothing says BACHELORETTE PARTY like VEGAS.

But if you’ve been tasked with planning the thing…well, making the party happen can seem impossible. Any trip involving multiple people over multiple nights requires good planning. And then it’s Vegas.

Where do you stay? What do you eat and drink? How do you stay within a budget? How do you get into the top clubs for free? All while making the trip scream BACHELORETTE?

After going on many a few group trips to Vegas and then having the privilege of planning my own sister’s bach there, I can say I have your answers! Here is a timeline giving you an idea of how you should go about planning a bachelorette party in Vegas.

3+ months before trip

Book flights and agree on dates

Generally it’s best to plan and book Vegas as soon as you can. Reach out to the bridal party and determine what dates work for everyone so people can ask work for time off and so you can start looking for good airfares.

Friday to Sunday flights are always the most expensive, especially if you want the coveted Friday morning and Sunday night flights. If the group is okay with a long weekend, consider extending to Monday instead of Friday. I guarantee it still gets lit on Sunday, and you’ll probably pay less overall.

2 months before trip

Book the hotel

See below for my guide to picking a hotel and getting a baller suite in Vegas!

The best way to decide which hotel to stay at is to pick 3-4 options, ask people to rank them, and have the bride (or you) make the final decision. Book the accommodation and ask for people to reimburse you once the reservation is confirmed.

Pick a theme, shop for party favors and decor

Once you know your accommodation type, you can assess what type of party decor and other supplies you’ll want to buy to make the bachelorette party extra festive.

For party accessories, customized items like shirts, shot glasses, and sippy cups are fun. If you’re ordering items from sites like Etsy or from international sellers, you’ll want to leave ample time to create your order.

Do you need a theme for the party? No, but if you do pick out a theme, give people enough time to shop for it! An easy but effective trick for the not-so-creative is having an event where the bride wears white and the bridal party wears a different color (black is easiest).

Plan activities with the bridal party

You’ll want to keep the bridal party in the loop in general, but at some point you’ll need to proactively get input and get an estimate of the budget.

Creating a survey through Google Forms makes it easy to gather people’s vote on anything from hotels to preferences for activities. Google Sheets can keep information organized and help divide up costs. Once bridesmaids complete the survey, follow up on price estimates for the itinerary. Some things you can do include:

• Dayclubs
• Day hikes to Valley of Fire or Red Rock Canyon
• Brunch
• Pool and spa day
• Nightclubs
• Men’s revue (Thunder from Down Under, Magic Mike, etc.)
• Comedy shows and music performances

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by planning, delegate to others! Ask them to help research restaurants, bring snacks, gag gifts, and provide ideas for entertainment such as icebreaker and bachelorette party games.

1 month before trip

Finalize the itinerary

The trickiest part about any group trip is figuring out what the group collectively wants to do. A little back-and-forth is to be expected; you might have to balance conflicting interests by designating one night and one show night.

Use the final weeks leading up to the bachelorette party to make restaurant reservations, purchase event tickets, and confirm details about bookings.

2 weeks before trip

Send out invites

A great way to get your party excited is creating cute, customized invites to commemorate the event! Once you finalize the itinerary, head over to Zazzle to create fun custom invites. They have a huge selection, quick production times and cost about $1-2/card. Aim to send these out 2 weeks before departure with a physical copy of the itinerary.

1 week before trip

Pack and get ready

Pack your bags! Double check your airline’s baggage policy and confirm whether you have checked baggage, carry-on access, or personal bag only.

If you’re checking baggage, consider packing bottles of alcohol in your bag. Yes, it sounds silly but it’s perfectly legal and lets you skip an extra grocery/liquor store run.

1 day before trip

Send out a group text

You should have a group chat with all of the party’s contact info so everybody is connected. Send out a group text the night before people’s departures to serve as a reminder and get them hyped up about the trip!

Where to stay

Vacation rentals and Airbnbs are realistic for large parties; you’d just just have to plan transportation for everything (which is doable). But nothing beats staying on the famous Las Vegas Strip.

Choosing a hotel

You can divide the casino resorts on the Las Strip roughly into three price tiers dependent on class, newness, price, and location.

• $ MGM Grand, Hard Rock, New York New York, Linq, Mandalay Bay, Luxor, Treasure Island, Flamingo, Planet Hollywood, Excalibur
• $$ Venetian, Palazzo, ARIA, Paris, Palms (off-strip)
• $$$ Caesars Palace, Bellagio, Wynn, Encore at Wynn, Cosmopolitan

Suites at the Venetian and Palazzo have sofa beds to accommodate 6, but for larger parties you can reserve adjoining rooms by booking directly through the hotel. You might also inquire about rollaway beds.

Resorts on the strip tack on a somewhat unavoidable daily resort fee, at least $40/night, to your bill, but staying on the Strip ensure everyone’s Vegas expectations are met and provide the bachelorette party with ample activities nearby.

The perfect Vegas bachelorette party suite

Adjoining rooms are great but you might also a great joy in life is getting a Vegas suite. Separate spaces to get ready and pregame? Consider getting the extra space. You may have to do some inquiring since these aren’t advertised online, but suiteness.com can show some examples of hotels with multiple bedroom options.

Best Decor: The Flamingo

Many of the suites at The Flamingo are modern and pink, meaning you wouldn’t have to decorate much at all. Inquire about two bedroom suites (one king, one double queen) or bunk bed suites that fit up to 8.

Best Party: The Palms

Modern suites at the Palms with fun balcony infinity pools. It’s off-strip but conveniently has a popular club. See option 1 and option 2 on Airbnb.

Best Value: Signature MGM Grand

The Signature MGM Grand is a condo hotel connected to the MGM Grand, so guests can access all the resort amenities. It’s definitely the most affordable option for large groups on the Strip.

Best Amenities: ARIA Sky Suites

The real luxury of the Aria Sky Suites are the amazing guest amenities. If you reserve one, you’ll have personal touches like a limo pickup from the airport, an exclusive Sky Suites entrance, tower and pool, private lounge area with food, drinks and a wine happy hour, in addition to the typical VIP concierge services.

The luxurious day spa also makes a great bachelorette party activity. Altogether these amenities makes your job as a party planner a little more simple, no?

Best Luxury: Caesars Palace

I didn’t want to reference The Hangover, but here we are. Caesars Palace has some of the best options for out-of-this-world, ultra decadent suites.

Where to eat

You have to account for feeding multiple mouths for at least a few meals. The good news? It’s Vegas! From fine dining to the trendiest fast food, the options are limitless.

If you’re arriving in the morning, a celebratory kickoff brunch is a good idea. Mon Ami Gabi at Paris is an uncontroversial choice for groups, offering brunch options and outdoor seating with views of the Bellagio fountains. The seafood tower and carafes of mimosa and bellini are perfect for sharing.

For casual group eating head to a food court, allowing everyone to get what they want. Try the ones at the Cosmopolitan or the Venetian.

Vegas is tricky because if you’re planning on drinking, you’ll want plenty to eat. But you also don’t want to look bloated or feel too tired to go out! Vegas is the land of buffets and prime rib, if you’re group is into that. We went to Wicked Spoon at the Cosmo on our last day there.

The Lavo Brunch Party at the Venetian is available on Saturdays during the Fall, assuming you’re not hungover from the night before.