The Evolution of the Bachelorette Party

The Evolution of the Bachelorette Party Since 5th Century B.C., men have been indulging in celebratory bachelor parties, but what about the ladies? Before the 1960's, brides-to-be were limited to modest bridal showers for their pre-wedding celebration. Take a walk through history to see the evolution of what we now know as the bachelorette party. 5th Century, BC 1600s Spartan soldiers gather to toast a fellow soldier on the Brides-to-be spend an evening alone considering their dowry eve of his wedding 1840 1862 Queen Victoria begins the tradition of the Modern handcuffs invented white wedding dress Late 180Os Grooms-to-be take a night to say goodbye to unseemly friends 1922 ........ Term "bachelor bachelor party party" first used in print 1960s Sexual Revolution 1960s . 1979 Chippendales touring dance group is formed Bridal showers becoming more like Bachelor Parties in 1981 celebration of gender equality First printed mention of the term "bachelorette party JUNE, 1984 "Bachelor Party" starring Tom Hanks is released 1989 Olympic Gardens opens on the Las Vegas Strip featuring female and male dancers 1990s It's my Bachelorette Parly hot Bachelorette parties get a more wild JUNE, 1998 "Sex and the City" debuts Buy reputation 2005 JUNE, 2009 “The Hangover" is released BACHELORETTE PARTY SUPERSTORE opens its virtual doors MAY,2011 “Bridesmaids" is released games partyware decorations wearables party packages invites TRENDS THEN evolve into. TRENDS TODAY Tea parties at the bride's home The Lingerie Brunch/The Boozy Brunch at a spa or winery Hiding gifts in the bride's parasol Kinky scavenger hunts Gifts of money to pad the bride's dowry Boudoir photo shoots for the girls A cheerful walk through the garden with friends WELCOME TO Tabulous LAS VEGAS VEGAS!...And an excuse to wear that LBD (Little Black Dress) NEVADA Bachelerette PARTY SUPERSTORE www.bachelorettesuperstore.com Sources: www.chicagotribune.com, www.time.com, www.divinecaroline.com, www.NYT.com, www.henpartiesinbath.co.uk Copyright © 2014 Bachelorette Party Superstore Infographic designed by Mad Fish SEO bride to be