12 Editor-Tested Brands to Put on Your Radar if You're Planning a Bachelorette Party

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Gone are the days of the simple girls' night out bachelorette, where a dollar store veil and a few shots at a bar were all that were expected before sending a bride off to her betrothed. For better or for worse, bachelorettes have become major affairs in recent years, with bridal parties taking multi-day girls' trips or participating in elaborate activities all in the name of love. No matter which kind of bach you're planning—chill and local, foreign and fabulous, or somewhere in between—welcome, you're in the right place.
Below, I rounded up 12 brands you need to have on your radar if you're in charge of organizing a bachelorette party or trip. These companies will make your festivities easier, chicer, and a lot more special from beginning to end—and I know that for a fact, because I tested them all during my own bach in the Hamptons this past month. Read on for all the deets, then get to planning.
If you've been a bridesmaid in the 2020s, chances are you're already well-acquainted with Birdy Grey. The shockingly affordable site sells all the clothing and accessories you could ever need for wedding festivities (including dresses in so many colorways you'll have to see it to believe it), and there are plenty of bachelorette-worthy picks worth snagging. I recommend copping some of the matching PJs, robes, and slippers, then getting them personalized with your friends' names or initials for just $6 extra.
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If you want to treat your gals, book a Blacklane to get to and from the bachelorette location, trust me. The app-based chauffeur service sets you up with a gorgeous black car (we had a swanky Lincoln Navigator) and a highly vetted professional driver (who will pack the car with all your shit, which is huge for a bachelorette), and lets you completely customize your ride from door to door (for us, that meant multiple Starbucks and bathroom stops). You can change or cancel your ride for free up to 24 hours before you leave, and it's just the most luxe way to get from point A to point B. I appreciated feeling so safe and cozy as we took on the Hamptons traffic on a Friday afternoon.
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Not even exaggerating, booking a Boatsetter charter was the best thing we did during my entire bachelorette. The platform is essentially like Airbnb for boats—you peruse to see which vessels are available in your area for the dates you need, and filter by price, duration, number of passengers, and whether or not you need a captain. Booking a boat is just as easy as getting an Airbnb, and our captain texted me after we sealed the deal to personalize the experience and make sure we would be getting what we wanted out of it. We ended up taking a stunning 29-foot speedboat out for four hours one afternoon, and the time absolutely flew by. The captain was so knowledgeable, made sure everyone felt comfortable and taken care of, and took so many pics for us (happily, I'll add) that he can probably add "photographer" to his resume.
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You know it, you love it, and you straight up need it when prepping for a bachelorette. Anything you can think of, Etsy almost definitely has a creator who will make it and ship it straight to your door, from accessories to decorations to signage and everything in between. I ordered personalized beach bags (they're adorable Prada dupes, in case you were curious), and a custom pool float with my fiancé's face on it, and everything came out looking better than I even imagined.
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This brand-new app makes shopping for parties easier by allowing all guests to add whatever they want—and pay for whatever they add—to a group shopping cart, which then gets delivered straight to your door for just a $5 delivery fee. It uses Instacart technology (more on that below), and you don't even need to download an app to use it, which is incredible for lazy people like me. It's so easy to use, and I honestly think it's brilliant—everyone gets the snacks and drinks they desire, and no one needs to ruin the fun by pulling out their calculator at the end of the night.
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If you've ever seen a pool full of super-chic floaties (on Summer House, for example), chances are they came from FUNBOY. They just do it better, and if you're staying somewhere near the water, you've got to get at least one float, for the photos alone. Their site has a dedicated Bachelorette Shop where you'll find heart, lip, rainbow, and swan floats, plus inner tubes and loungers in the cutest patterns and colorways. I snagged the Electric Love bundle, which came with a rainbow chaise lounge, a yellow striped tube, and a floating cabana bar, which has multiple drink holders and a section for ice and bottles.
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Sometimes you don't want to stop the party (or are too hungover) to go get groceries, and for those times, you need Instacart. It's a platform that lets you order whatever you need from a local store from your phone, then sends out a shopper to pick up the goods on your behalf, texting you updates along the way. It's a major time saver, and allowed my friends and I to spend more time soaking up the sun by the pool one morning of my bachelorette. I put in a huge haul of snacks, drinks, TUMS (don't ask), and breakfast items, and we were gobbling up eggs and bacon just a couple of hours later.
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Blacklane is great if you're looking for one-way rides, but if you need to rent a car for the entire bachelorette, Kyte is where it's at. It's a rental platform that sends someone to bring your car directly to your front door exactly when you need it, so you never have to set foot in a rental agency ever again (is it just me, or is it always a long and painful experience?!). Just add when and where you want your vehicle in the app, and a "Surfer," as Kyte calls them, will arrive with the keys, then come back to pick up the car whenever you're ready to return it. I've used the service twice now, and I can honestly say it takes all the stress out of renting a car—and in big cities like NYC, where rental agencies are never as close as you want them to be, it's a game changer.
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I've used Minted throughout my entire wedding planning process, and they're truly a dream to work with (no really, the influencers aren't just saying that!). From the wedding website to the save the dates to the invitation suite, it's been so easy to customize anything and everything I've needed for our nuptials using their concierge service—and everything I've ordered has been so chic and incredibly great quality. I highly recommend using them for bach invites (peep their collection here), menus, favors, and more.
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Theme nights are to be expected for bachelorettes these days, and sometimes you don't have a "red hot Miami nights" dress or an "elevated Y2K" ensemble in your closet that fits the bill. Instead of splurging on something new every time, I like to order pieces from Nuuly, the clothing rental service with brands like Anthropologie, For Love and Lemons, Free People, Madewell, and more. It also came in clutch for my own bach, because a girl can only justify buying so many white outfits.
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If you're looking for all the "damn, that's a chic hotel" vibes for your bach but are on a "let's stay at my parents' house" budget, please allow me to introduce you to ResortPass. It's an app that lets you book a day pass to resorts in your area without having to splurge on a room, so you can get all the vibes and amenities for a fraction of the price. In my opinion, ResortPass is the best in the summer, when you visit a hotel with an incredible pool setup. I do it in NYC all the time, and it's one of my favorite ways to spend a sweltering day. You can often book a daybed or cabana for multiple people (sometimes with food and bev service 👀) at the pool, making it perfect for a bachelorette.
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I've said it once, I'll say it a million times: personalized items are a great way to make the bride—and the bride squad—feel special during a bachelorette. And Shutterfly, one of the most popular platforms for making custom paper goods and photo gifts, has personalized options in spades. I've used the site to create cute photo books in the past using their 24-hour design service, and I will definitely be doing the same to commemorate my bach.
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