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The Complete Bachelorette Party Packing List
Themed outfits, sashes, a hangover kit that actually works, and every small thing the bride forgot, split by beach weekend vs city weekend.
Updated April 13, 2026 · 2 scenarios
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A bachelorette party packing list should include a pre-planned outfit for each day and night, coordinated bride-tribe items (matching pajamas, sashes, tees), a hangover kit with Liquid IV, Pedialyte, Advil, eye masks, and face wipes, a portable speaker and phone chargers, a polaroid or disposable camera, and venue-appropriate shoes. Beach trips add swimwear and SPF. City trips add heels you can actually walk in.
A bachelorette weekend is really three trips layered on top of each other: a daytime trip (pool, boat, brunch), a nighttime trip (clubs, dinners, bars), and a recovery trip (the morning after, every single morning). Your bag needs to work for all three without weighing 50 pounds.
This list is built around two of the most popular bach formats. The beach weekend assumes a pool, a boat day, a nice dinner, and one or two nights out. The city weekend assumes walking, line-queuing, themed nights, and late-night pizza. Both include a hangover kit that the maid of honor can multiply by the number of guests.
Pack outfits head-to-toe in labeled ziplock or packing cubes so you are not rebuilding a look at 7pm after a pool day. Bring a polaroid or disposable camera; the phone photos never make it off the group chat. And keep a printed copy of the itinerary plus one venue address in your wallet in case your phone dies or your bag is lost.
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👙Swimwear & Pool
Essentials
- Swimsuits x3 (One drying while one is worn. Bride often wears white.)
- Cover-up or kimono x2
- Flip-flops or pool slides
- Wide-brim sun hat
- Oversized sunglasses
Nice to Have
- Sarong or beach wrap (Doubles as a picnic blanket or boat cover-up)
- Waterproof phone pouch (Essential for boat days)
- Quick-dry beach towel (Most resorts provide, but Airbnbs often do not)
👗Outfits & Night Out
Essentials
- White dress for bride (if themed)
- Coordinated dresses for bride tribe x2 (One for dinner, one for the club)
- Going-out heels (block heel or chunky) (Stilettos on Ocean Drive cobblestone is a mistake)
- Day outfit (linen shorts, tank, dress) x2
- Comfortable sandals
- Crossbody evening bag
Nice to Have
- Light jacket or shawl (Restaurant AC and late-night beach wind)
- Statement jewelry set
👑Bride Tribe & Decor
Essentials
- Bride sash and veil
- Matching pajamas or robes (For getting-ready photos on morning one)
- Disposable or polaroid cameras x2 (Photos nobody is allowed to post)
Nice to Have
- Bachelorette tiara or crown
- Matching tees or tanks ('Bride' and 'Bride Tribe' for pool or brunch)
- Inflatable pool floats (flamingo, ring, diamond) x2
- Bachelorette banner and balloons (For Airbnb decor on arrival)
- Penis straws or themed party favors
💊Hangover & Recovery Kit
Essentials
- Liquid IV or LMNT electrolyte packets x8 (1 per person per morning)
- Pedialyte or coconut water bottles x6
- Advil or Tylenol
- Tums or Pepto chewables
- Dramamine (for boat day)
- Face wipes and makeup remover
- Sleep mask and earplugs (Airbnb blinds are never enough)
Nice to Have
- Under-eye gel masks x6
🧴Sun, Skin & Beauty
Essentials
- Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50 body (Required by law in parts of Mexico and Hawaii)
- Mineral sunscreen face
- Waterproof mascara and setting spray
- Dry shampoo
- Hair ties, bobby pins, claw clip
Nice to Have
- Aloe vera gel (refrigerate on arrival)
- Self-tanner or gradual tan lotion
- Curling iron or flat iron (check voltage for Cabo)
🔌Tech & Logistics
Essentials
- Portable Bluetooth speaker
- Phone charger and 10,000 mAh power bank
- Printed itinerary and venue addresses (Phone-dead insurance)
- ID, debit card, backup $100 cash
- Reservations screenshotted offline
Nice to Have
- Multi-port wall charger
Packing Tips
- 1 Build each outfit as a full set (top, bottom, shoes, bag, jewelry) and pack each set in its own cube or ziplock. You will not want to style a look with a hangover.
- 2 Assign one person the 'mom bag' for each night: it holds wipes, band-aids, tampons, a portable charger, breath mints, and backup cash. This saves five individual purses from chaos.
- 3 Coordinate group outfits in a shared Google Doc at least 3 weeks out. Send exact links so nobody shows up in a slightly-off-shade 'white' dress for the bride's white-out dinner.
- 4 Book a hair and makeup artist to come to the Airbnb on night one or two. You will recoup the cost in time saved and photos gained.
- 5 Pack one outfit and one pair of shoes fewer than you think you need, then add a single neutral cover-up or kimono that works over a swimsuit, a dress, or jeans.
- 6 Bring a fabric stain remover pen. Red wine, sauce, self-tanner, and fake eyelash glue are bachelorette-weekend staples.
- 7 Charge every phone, speaker, and polaroid the night before you leave. Bring one multi-port charger per 4 people so the Airbnb outlet battle ends.
- 8 The bride should bring minimal cash and one card. The maid of honor runs a group Venmo or splits in-app; the bride pays nothing all weekend and should not have to touch a wallet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should every bachelorette party packing list include?
Every list needs three outfit sets per day (pool or day, dinner, night out), a pre-stocked hangover kit with Liquid IV, Pedialyte, Advil, and face wipes, a portable speaker, a polaroid or disposable camera, and coordinated bride-tribe items like matching PJs or sashes. Add venue-appropriate shoes that you have already broken in, and printed copies of the itinerary in case a phone dies. The bride carries almost nothing; the MOH carries the shared logistics.
What should the bride pack for a bachelorette party?
The bride should pack at least one white or statement outfit for each planned night, a sash and veil or bachelorette accessory, swimwear including a white swimsuit if there is a pool or boat day, broken-in shoes, and comfortable walking sneakers for daytime. Bring minimal cash and one debit card. The bride is rarely expected to pay for anything, so her wallet can stay light, but her ID must be current.
What goes in a bachelorette hangover kit?
A bachelorette hangover kit should include Liquid IV or LMNT electrolyte packets, Pedialyte or coconut water, Advil and Tylenol, Pepto Bismol or Tums, face wipes, dry shampoo, under-eye gel masks, and breath mints. Add Dramamine for boat days and a sleep mask with earplugs for Airbnb blackout sleep. Assemble one small kit per guest, or one large shared kit on the kitchen counter labeled 'help yourself.'
What should I NOT bring on a bachelorette party?
Skip brand-new shoes, expensive or heirloom jewelry, anything borrowed from the bride's actual wedding, excessive cash, and full-size toiletries that will not make it through TSA. Leave glass decor and glitter candles at home for most Airbnbs. Do not bring wedding-logistics files or work laptops, and do not bring gossip about other wedding guests. The tone gets set on the first night and the trip lives or dies by it.
What do you wear to a Nashville bachelorette party?
Nashville's uniform is denim shorts or a mini skirt with a graphic tee or body suit, topped with cowboy boots and a cowboy hat. Bring one fringe piece (jacket or dress) and one all-white or sequin look for the 'bride dinner.' Pack one truly comfortable pair of sneakers for Broadway bar crawls that often cover 15,000 to 20,000 steps. Layers matter; Nashville weather swings fast, especially in spring and fall.
What do you wear to a Vegas bachelorette party?
Vegas calls for sequins, metallics, and cocktail dresses at night, and a strong pool or day-club outfit by day. Coordinate one group color story (all white, all pink, or all black) for at least one dinner. Bring heels you can actually walk in; Vegas Strip casinos are deceptively huge and walking from Aria to Cosmopolitan is 20 minutes. Add a light layer; desert nights and aggressive AC will chill a bare-shoulder dress fast.
How many swimsuits should I pack for a bachelorette party?
Pack 3 swimsuits for a 3 to 4 night beach or pool bachelorette. One is always drying, one is in rotation, and one is reserved for the boat day or the coordinated 'bride tribe' photo. Bring 2 cover-ups minimum (one for pool, one that can transition to brunch). White-only pool days are a common bach theme, so confirm dress code with the maid of honor before packing.
What's the best bachelorette party camera?
Disposable film cameras (Fujifilm QuickSnap or Kodak FunSaver) run about 10 to 15 dollars each and capture the unfiltered weekend nobody posts online. Polaroid-style instant cameras (Fujifilm Instax Mini) are better for immediate group photos at dinner. Bring at least two, store them in a ziplock so pool water does not kill them, and assign one person per night to be the designated photographer.
How do I pack bachelorette decor without breaking it?
Flat-pack banners, sashes, and matching tees inside a large ziplock at the bottom of a roller bag. Balloons travel deflated; bring a small hand pump rather than pre-inflated. Glass-anything breaks, so use plastic or acrylic for champagne flutes and cups. If you are flying, ship bulky decor (pool floats, life-size cutouts, heavy banners) directly to the Airbnb 2 to 3 days ahead.
Who packs the bachelorette essentials, the bride or the maid of honor?
The maid of honor owns group items: decor, welcome bags, a shared hangover kit, sashes, the speaker, and games. The bride owns her personal outfits, ID, toiletries, and any bride-specific pieces (veil, 'Mrs.' sweatshirt). Split the load in a shared Google Doc 3 weeks out so nothing is duplicated and nothing is missed. Every guest brings their own hangover mini-kit in addition to the group one.
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