Ah, the bachelorette party. It’s a big deal — at least in our opinion. It’s an occasion where everyone gets dressed up and goes out for drinks and laughs (and maybe some other things). A bachelorette party scavenger hunt adds an exciting twist to the traditional celebration, creating unforgettable memories for the bride and her friends. It’s a fantastic way to keep everyone engaged, encourage camaraderie, and ensure a night filled with laughter and adventure.
With tons of feedback from couples, we know that a scavenger hunt is a great way to liven things up and keep everyone interacting throughout the night. So if you’re hosting or attending a bachelorette party soon, make sure you check out this guide to planning the best bachelorette party scavenger hunt ever!
1. Decide on the “Rules” for the Hunt
The scavenger hunt is a game that involves players racing to find objects within a time limit. The goal of the game is to have fun while exploring your city. Of course, some rules need to be followed for everyone involved to have an enjoyable experience!
Here are some basic rules and suggestions for starting a scavenger hunt:
- Don’t hurt anyone.
- Don’t break any laws related to public safety, morality or general human decency.
- Don’t damage property in any way (people’s homes are off-limits).
- Don’t steal anything.
- Will you be dividing into teams?
- Do not cheat!
- Decide how much time each person has: This will depend mainly on how many people in your group are participating, but also consider other factors such as age/ability level etc. For example, someone older may not feel comfortable running around town trying to find these items. In contrast, someone with physical disabilities might need longer than others depending on what they’re doing throughout their scavenger hunt experience (so keep them in mind when deciding!).
- Choose a prize for the winner. Not all parties require a prize, but it can be fun to have one.
Each player must always follow their code of conduct and act with respect towards everyone in the community, including city workers and participating businesses. Each scavenger hunt will have its rules, so make sure you know what those are before you begin!
2. Choose a Theme for the Scavenger Hunt
Choosing a theme for your bachelorette party scavenger hunt is one of the most important parts of planning a successful event.
The theme you choose should match the bride’s personality and serve as inspiration for all of your games and challenges. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas: A fun twist on the usual “what happens at Vegas” theme!
- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: A throwback to Cyndi Lauper’s song that made her famous in 1984.
- Hocus Pocus: A classic Halloween movie with witches, magic spells and broomsticks!
3. Set the Scene
Set the scene by choosing a location. Choosing a place that is easy to get to and has a lot of hiding spots is important, as well as one that can accommodate all of your guests. A large place with multiple rooms is also good for setting up stations. Make sure the venue is fun, exciting and energetic!
4. Create a Scavenger Hunt List
- Keep it short and sweet
- Include a mix of easy, medium and hard items
- Include a mix of fun, silly and serious items
- Make sure to include some items that are only for the bride-to-be
5. Hunt by Yourself or With a Partner
Safety is an important part of the hunt, so it’s important to stay together at all times, especially if you’re drinking at the bachelorette party.
You can have a scavenger hunt by yourself or with a partner. Some people like to play in teams, while others enjoy being on their own, but we suggest going with a partner or group for safety reasons.
If you want other players involved, decide how many people should participate: groups of two or more? It all depends on what sort of game you want to play.
6. The Classics
The classics are always a good place to start when it comes to bachelorette party scavenger hunt items. These items can be found at any grocery store and will help you keep your group together while they’re out on their hunt:
- Toilet paper
- Bandages (bandaids, safety pins, etc.)
- Bungee cord or some sort of elastic
- Flashlight (for finding dark places)
- Something that reminds you of high school
- A license plate from another state
- A receipt from a bar
- Something Bridal
- Something in the wedding colors of the bride-to-be
- A picture of a cat
- Someone with a secret talent
7. Get Creative
You can also get creative with your list. For example, if you have a bachelorette who loves to go to museums and art galleries, put together a list that includes items that will help her enjoy them even more! You can do this by adding things like:
- A free pass to the museum (or art gallery)
- A discount at the cafe in the museum/gallery for lunch or dinner
- A coupon for an item of clothing from a store inside the museum.
- A round of shots at the bride’s favorite bar.
8. Keep the Party Going
The fun doesn’t have to end after the hunt. If you’re all still in the mood, you can go somewhere local for dinner or a movie. Have food delivered and watch a movie at home. Or plan a spa day with facials, massages and pedicures!
9. Pick a Prize
Prize options are unlimited and don’t have to be expensive. Your prize can be as simple as a small gift or dinner for the bride-to-be. Or you can go all out and plan a weekend getaway to an exclusive spa. Whatever you decide on, make sure it’s something that the bride will enjoy!
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Hosting a Bachelorette Party Scavenger Hunt is Easy and Fun!
When planning a bachelorette party scavenger hunt, remember to keep these things in mind:
- Make sure you have enough time to complete the scavenger hunt. If it’s too long, people will get bored and leave; if it’s too short, they may not have time to enjoy themselves.
- Make sure you have a list of items to find or do to complete the scavenger hunt. You can find some good lists online.
- Make sure you have enough people participating in your bachelorette party scavenger hunt! More people participating means more fun for everyone involved!
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Why We Love Bachelorette Party Scavenger Hunts
A scavenger hunt is a fun way to ensure everyone interacts throughout the night. It’s also a great way to get to know your friends better, as you’ll learn about each other through what you find on your list.
A scavenger hunt can be tailored to suit any group size or budget by adding more items or making them more challenging as needed! If only four people are attending, don’t worry about creating twenty things; focus on making ten easy items for everyone involved to complete before time runs out (the clock is ticking!)
And if there are seven bachelorettes instead? Well, we definitely need some harder challenges because otherwise, it would be too easy!
We hope you’ve found our guide to planning a bachelorette party scavenger hunt helpful. If you love having guests interact with each other throughout the night, hunting for items can be a great way to do so. This activity is also an easy one that only requires a little time or money on your part!
Just remember that if you don’t want to go through all these steps yourself — or if you need some help putting together some fun themes and ideas — you can check out sites like Pinterest or Etsy for ideas.
Stay safe, have fun and happy hunting!
As a multi-passionate creative and a self-proclaimed frequent flyer of weddings, Kiara combines her love for the wedding industry and experience as a professional wedding photographer with her writing abilities to share tips, tricks, and helpful information with couples. She is the owner of Switech Studios a popular wedding photography business. With tons of insider information from behind her camera lens on how to have the best wedding possible, Kiara’s in-depth knowledge is sure to put you on the road to wedding planning success.
