Planning checklist
The Miami bachelorette checklist
Everything to book and when, so nothing gets left to the last week.
4 to 6 months out
- Ask the bride what she wants, and what she doesn't.
- Pick the dates and check the city calendar. Big event weekends, like Art Basel in early December or Ultra in March, fill hotels fast.
- Set a per-person budget and share it with the group.
- Send a save-the-date with a deadline to confirm.
- Book the stay.
2 to 3 months out
- Book the boat day.
- Reserve the big dinner and the brunch.
- Book the entertainment for the night in.
- Collect guests' payments for the shared bookings.
- Share a first draft of the itinerary.
1 month out
- Pick outfits or a color theme for each night.
- Order the bride's sash, veil or matching swimsuits.
- Sort out airport rides for arrival day.
- Confirm the stay's guest and noise rules in writing.
The final week
- Send the final itinerary with addresses and times.
- Reconfirm the boat, the dinner and the show.
- Check the forecast and the tide times for boat day.
- Make one group list for groceries and drinks.
- Pack sunscreen, chargers and a small first-aid kit.
On the weekend
- Have a rainy-day backup plan.
- Keep IDs and tip cash in one place.
- Take one group photo every day.
- Let the bride sleep in at least once.
Quick answers
Who pays for the bride?
Usually the group covers the bride's share. Agree on it at the budget step so nobody is surprised later.
What should the maid of honor not take on alone?
Money and rides. Ask one friend to collect payments and another to handle transport.
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