The parties before the party

Bachelorette and Bachelor Weekends

Most of a weekend away is the house and the people. This is the rest: something for the bride or groom to wear, games for a crowd, a speaker, a cooler, and the recovery kit for the morning.

30 products, each chosen by I Do with a note on why.

Prices are approximate and can change. Check the shop for today's price.

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  • Bachelorette Party Kit (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Sage Green Bachelorette Decoration Kit

    A restrained kit in sage and white, with a sash, a short veil, a backdrop and balloons.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Bachelorette Party Kit (opens in a new tab)
  • Bride-to-Be Sash and Crown (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Bride-to-Be Sash, Crown and Headband Set

    The one shower and bachelorette accessory almost everyone buys, so buy a good one.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Bride-to-Be Sash and Crown (opens in a new tab)
  • Bachelorette Sashes (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Bride and Bride Squad Sashes, 12

    A sash for the bride and one for everyone with her, so the group is easy to find in a bar.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Bachelorette Sashes (opens in a new tab)
  • Bachelorette Tattoos (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: xo, Fetti Gold Temporary Tattoos, 54

    Gold temporary tattoos for the group.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Bachelorette Tattoos (opens in a new tab)
  • Bride Trucker Hat (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: xo, Fetti Bride Trucker Hat

    The bachelorette hat, from the brand behind most of the bachelorette accessories that get good reviews.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Bride Trucker Hat (opens in a new tab)
  • Another option

    Bride Cowboy Hat (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Beistle Western Bride Cowboy Hat with Veil

    For a last-rodeo bachelorette: a white cowboy hat with a short veil.

    ~$25 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Bride Cowboy Hat (opens in a new tab)
  • Pearl Hair Bow (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Pearl Bridal Hair Bow with Barrette

    The bridal bow is the current favorite, for the reception or the bachelorette.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Pearl Hair Bow (opens in a new tab)
  • Custom Pearl Denim Jacket (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Pearl Bride or Mrs Denim Jacket, Custom

    A denim jacket with Bride or Mrs in pearls, for the bachelorette, the cool end of the night or the send-off.

    With your new surname

    ~$45 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Custom Pearl Denim Jacket (opens in a new tab)
  • Matching Sunglasses (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: goodr OG Polarized Sunglasses

    One pair per party member in the same colour for the outdoor ceremony, the bachelor trip and the group photo.

    ~$30 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Matching Sunglasses (opens in a new tab)

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Don't forget, nothing to buy

  • Book the house first; the list depends on whether it has a pool, a grill or quiet hours.
  • Assemble recovery pouches from the individual items; pre-filled kits are mostly filler.

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  • Bachelor Captain Set (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Captain Hat, Sunglasses and Sash Set

    The groom's outfit for the weekend, so he is the one everyone buys a drink.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Bachelor Captain Set (opens in a new tab)
  • Groom Crew Can Coolers (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Groom Crew Can Coolers, 12

    The bachelor side of the party supplies, for the boat, the golf cart or the cooler.

    ~$20 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Groom Crew Can Coolers (opens in a new tab)
  • Poker Chip Set (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Fat Cat 500-Chip Texas Hold'em Set

    The bachelor-weekend night in: a proper 500-chip set with cards and a case.

    ~$50 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Poker Chip Set (opens in a new tab)
  • Whiskey Stones and Glasses Set (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Whiskey Stones Gift Set with Two Glasses

    A boxed set of chilling stones and two glasses: a father or best man gift with a lot of happy owners.

    ~$30 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Whiskey Stones and Glasses Set (opens in a new tab)
  • Custom Face Socks (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Socks Printed with a Photo

    The groom's face on the groomsmen's socks.

    With your photo

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Custom Face Socks (opens in a new tab)
  • Groomsman Playing Cards, Personalized (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Monogrammed Deck of Playing Cards

    A deck with his initials for each groomsman, or for the card table on the bachelor weekend.

    With his name and initials

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Groomsman Playing Cards, Personalized (opens in a new tab)
  • Shot Ski (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: GoPong Slamski Four-Person Shot Ski

    Four glasses, four guests, one countdown, one photo.

    ~$40 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Shot Ski (opens in a new tab)

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  • Spikeball Set (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Spikeball Original, 3 Balls, Net and Bag

    The bach-weekend game everyone ends up playing, on a lawn or a beach.

    ~$75 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Spikeball Set (opens in a new tab)
  • Pickleball Set (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: JoncAye Fiberglass Pickleball Paddles, Set of 4

    Four paddles and balls, for the weekend house with a court or an empty parking lot.

    ~$50 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Pickleball Set (opens in a new tab)
  • Cornhole Set (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: GoSports Solid Wood Cornhole Set, 3 x 2 ft

    The default cocktail-hour game: no rules to learn, all ages, and the boards go home to the backyard afterward.

    ~$100 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Cornhole Set (opens in a new tab)
  • Karaoke Microphones (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: CYY Karaoke Speaker with 2 Wireless Microphones

    Two wireless mics and a Bluetooth speaker in one unit.

    ~$55 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Karaoke Microphones (opens in a new tab)
  • Portable Speaker (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: JBL Clip 5

    For the getting-ready playlist, the after-party, or a backup when the venue sound misbehaves.

    ~$80 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Portable Speaker (opens in a new tab)
  • Party Speaker (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: JBL PartyBox 110 Portable Speaker

    Enough volume to cover a cocktail terrace or a suite with forty people.

    ~$380 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Party Speaker (opens in a new tab)
  • Backpack Cooler (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: TOURIT Insulated Backpack Cooler, 30 Cans

    One cooler for the bachelor or bachelorette weekend that goes to the lake.

    ~$35 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Backpack Cooler (opens in a new tab)
  • 120 Quart Ice Chest (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Igloo Polar Hard Cooler, 120 Quart

    Ice is the thing that runs out at 7 p.m.

    ~$130 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: 120 Quart Ice Chest (opens in a new tab)
  • Weekender Duffel (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Herschel Heritage Duffel, 40L

    A weekender for each party member that gets packed for the bachelor trip and every trip after.

    ~$100 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Weekender Duffel (opens in a new tab)
  • Personalized Can Coolers (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Custom Can Coolers with Names and Date, 50

    The favor people actually take to the next barbecue.

    With your names and date

    ~$70 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Personalized Can Coolers (opens in a new tab)
  • Champagne Stoppers (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Cuisinart Stainless Champagne Stopper

    Every brunch ends with half-full bottles.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Champagne Stoppers (opens in a new tab)

The morning after3

  • Hangover Kit Pouches (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: HRX Muslin Drawstring Pouches, 4 x 6, 20 Pack

    An empty pouch you fill yourself: an electrolyte packet, two pain-reliever tablets, mints and an eye mask.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Hangover Kit Pouches (opens in a new tab)
  • Eye and Lip Patches (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: Hydrogel Eye and Lip Patches, 20 Pairs

    The item in real recovery kits and proposal boxes that people actually use.

    ~$10 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Eye and Lip Patches (opens in a new tab)
  • Silk Sleep Mask (opens Amazon in a new tab)

    Our pick: BeeVines Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask, 2 Pack

    Hotel curtains never close, and the one night you need eight hours is this one.

    ~$15 (approximate)

    View on Amazon: Silk Sleep Mask (opens in a new tab)

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