Bachelorette Party break-down
Well I had budgeted $200 for my friend’s bachelorette party, and here’s what I ended up spending:
- $14 ferry ride
- $130 dinner & drinks – We went to Bard & Banker, which isn’t cheap but offers great atmosphere and the bride really likes the place. There were a total of 8 people at the dinner. I ended up paying for all of her drinks and her dinner, and nobody else even offered to pitch in. Let me first say that I have absolutely no problem paying for her dinner/drinks, but most of the people at the dinner weren’t even going out to the pub/bars afterward, so the least they could have done was thrown in a bit of money for her dinner. I also paid for my sister’s dinner.
- $50 cash – for drinks at the pub & bars we ended up going to. Drinks are A LOT more expensive than when I used to go to the bars. And whatever happened to drink specials? It’s like that notion has disappeared, and $7-9 drinks are standard.
- $15 cab ride home – would have been a bit less, but the cab driver didn’t really know where he was going to get me home, and then blamed me for not giving him directions the entire time. I’m sorry sir, but Victoria is a small city. And that’s what the GPS mounted on your dashboard is for.
- $15 greasy breakfast – on Sunday morning.
- $14 ferry ride
So I ended up spending $238. A bit over budget, but I did not anticipate paying for all of the bride’s dinner/drinks by myself (I figured everyone would chip in $5-10 each, because that’s what usually happens at bachelorette parties!), and I also didn’t anticipate buying my sister’s dinner.
Also, the bride had a wedding shower at her office the week before, so she already had all the obligatory bachelorette stuff – veil, sash, etc. I didn’t have to buy any other supplies or decorations.
It was super fun and the bride had an awesome time, so that’s all that matters. We didn’t get home until about 4am, and I can’t even remember the last time I stayed out that late or drank that much. I felt like crap on Sunday morning, and now remember why I don’t drink on a regular basis. :) Also, we all felt super old, partying in clubs with 19 year olds surrounding us.
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I can't believe no one offered to pitch in. I think that's somewhat rude, especially b/c they didn't stick around for the pubs/bars. I understand if one or two people didn't pay, but to have all of them show up to celebrate and not even contribute $5 boggles my mind.
And I know what you mean about being too old to stay out late. My friend from Australia is in town, and we were out until 3am on Saturday night. Waking up at 7am the next morning was not fun!
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I can't believe no one offered to pitch in. I think that's somewhat rude, especially b/c they didn't stick around for the pubs/bars. I understand if one or two people didn't pay, but to have all of them show up to celebrate and not even contribute $5 boggles my mind.
And I know what you mean about being too old to stay out late. My friend from Australia is in town, and we were out until 3am on Saturday night. Waking up at 7am the next morning was not fun!
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I,m going to presume that most people would think that the Bride-to-be would be paying for her own meal, although it,s strange to think nobody asked you. Still you had budgeted for this so not too much harm done.
I,m going to presume that most people would think that the Bride-to-be would be paying for her own meal, although it,s strange to think nobody asked you. Still you had budgeted for this so not too much harm done.
Wow. Um– wow. When a friend of ours has a birthday and we take her out for dinner, the group ALWAYS pitches in for her drinks/dinner. And that's "just" a birthday meal. I couldn't imagine not helping out in the case of a bachelorette party. I haven't had my own (yet), though I've been to a number, including my sister's. We all pitched in (my family paid for most of the limo/food), and then we drove around to different sites and bars, etc. Oh well — other than that, you actually budgeted pretty well :)
Wow. Um– wow. When a friend of ours has a birthday and we take her out for dinner, the group ALWAYS pitches in for her drinks/dinner. And that's “just” a birthday meal. I couldn't imagine not helping out in the case of a bachelorette party. I haven't had my own (yet), though I've been to a number, including my sister's. We all pitched in (my family paid for most of the limo/food), and then we drove around to different sites and bars, etc. Oh well — other than that, you actually budgeted pretty well :)
That sucks that nobody offered to pitch in! This should of been discussed before hand, I wouldnt be very impressed if I was you. But its great that she has a friend like you to offer :)
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Yeah I guess I should have discussed it beforehand with all of the ladies, but I assumed that everyone knew to pitch in money? Oh well! It didn't break the bank, so I guess when it's all said and done, it doesn't matter.
That sucks that nobody offered to pitch in! This should of been discussed before hand, I wouldnt be very impressed if I was you. But its great that she has a friend like you to offer :)
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Yeah I guess I should have discussed it beforehand with all of the ladies, but I assumed that everyone knew to pitch in money? Oh well! It didn't break the bank, so I guess when it's all said and done, it doesn't matter.
Shame on everyone else by not even making an attempt to pitch some cash in for the bride-to-be's meal and drinks at dinner! But "in these tough times" people really do seem to think of themselves. Luckily the bride has a great friend like you, and you knwo what, she will probably never forget your kindness!
P.S. – I can't even imagine going out that late anymore! and drinking to boot… ugh! but way to rally for your girl!
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Shame on everyone else by not even making an attempt to pitch some cash in for the bride-to-be's meal and drinks at dinner! But “in these tough times” people really do seem to think of themselves. Luckily the bride has a great friend like you, and you knwo what, she will probably never forget your kindness!
P.S. – I can't even imagine going out that late anymore! and drinking to boot… ugh! but way to rally for your girl!
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