Picture this. The group chat has been made, the flights have been booked, and the most eager member of the group is likely laminating an itinerary as we speak.
Now, one thing is for certain: bachelorette trips are an absolute marathon, and in order to go the distance, you need to make sure you’re bringing the right things.
That’s why we made the Bender Extender Bachelorette Guide - to make damn sure you have everything you need to make the weekend a resounding success.
1. Aggressive Matching Fits
If you don’t have matching travel outfits and bikinis, then are you really on a bachelorette?
No. This isn’t the time to express your individuality. It’s not enough to be friends this weekend, you need to be obnoxiously coordinated.
That’s why we made our “on a bit of a bender” sweaters, so that everyone can be comfortable, coordinated, and communicating CLEARLY to everyone in sight that they are headed into war.
For the pool, matching swimwear is the uniform, and you need to get on board. Thankfully, we happen to have some of the funnest coordinated bikinis money can buy.. or should be say bendkinis.
Oh & we of course have a Bridal Bender version for our sweet sweet bride.
2. Bender Extender Hangover Support
You don’t go to Mexico and not bring sunscreen. You don’t go to a bar without an ID. And you don’t go on a bachelorette trip without some Bender Extender.
Now the beauty of Bender Extender is that is stops the hangover before it even has a chance to happen. See this is a must - because with an itinerary as jam packed as the one Becky put together, there is not a MOMENT to spare to be nursing a hangover.
Get one for every person, per night. Bonus points if you yell EXTEND when you take them as a group.
3. An Essentials Kit
Not to be dramatic, but not packing a kit for everyone will literally destroy your trip, hopes, dreams, and chances of being successful.
Every kit should have something along the lines of:
- Eye patches (because waking up can sometimes be a bit of a yikes moment)
- Electrolyte packs (drink these before bed or else)
- Antacids (go too hard on mimosas and pay the acid reflux price)
- Hangover Prevention (we already covered that)
- Tylenol (just in case a headache slips through the Bender Extender coverage)
4. The Right Booze
Now, when you are drinking for volume and duration, you need to smarten up about the booze choices you make for the house.
Remember, you can be out getting crazy drinks all you want at restaurants and bars, but the crib supply needs to be strategic. Here are our recommendations;
- Canned low-sugar seltzers or vodka waters. White Claws, High Noons, Yacht Waters, Ole’s, you know the drill. Nothing sweet, just things to pound that won’t put you in a body bag.
- Champagne for the morning - but don’t carry this into the afternoon too heavy. Too man champagne has been known to cripple many bachelorette soldiers.
- Something tasty to get warmed up in the morning. The first drink of the day is crucial for getting the team back in working order. Maybe you go with Bailey’s to add to the coffees, or maybe Bloody Marys / Caesars, or maybe even a round of canned espresso martinis. So long as it is easy to get down after a big night, we are good. Bonus points for caffeine and salt.
5. A Great Attitude
Now, the last item, and arguably the most important, is a DAMN GOOD ATTITUDE. If you’re the bride, remember, ITS ALL ABOUT YOU BABY. If you’re not the bride, SIT DOWN AND DO WHAT YOU ARE TOLD. Bringing together a big group of gals, although extremely fun, can be volatile at times, so make sure you are doing your part and being the unproblematic, fun-loving queen that you are.
So there you have it gals, everything you need to get after it, and stay after it, for your big Bachelorette weekend.
Need advice or special bender orders? Send us a message today. We’ll even design whatever you want for merch for no extra cost. We sort of like to consider ourselves subject matter experts in this area.
Oh and most importantly, remember:
BEND DON’T BREAK!