Where to go online for bachelorette party shopping
Bachelorette party shopping includes purchasing bachelorette gifts, games, decorations, entertainment and other supplies . It is first important to know where you are having the party to decide what type of party (mild/wild) you are going to have and then plan accordingly to what you would purchase (if at all). You also want to determine what type of decorations the bachelorette would want for her party. Whether conservative or racy, there are tons of places to get the supplies. You can:

Order the bachelorette gifts and supplies Online (Our suggestion):
There are many online stores today that offer great gift ideas from the privacy of your home. Our pick is www.bachelorettepartyfun.com, www.bachelorpartyfun.com and www.bridesmaid101.com for conservative gifts. Besides these sites, there are many more to choose from. The convenience of ordering online is not leaving your house, taking your time to choose what items and saving on sales tax (if it is shipped from a different state).

Order the bachelorette gifts and supplies from a store:
You can go to an adult store that carries bachelorette items. For more conservative items, a local party supply store may have what you need, although there selection may be limited and they usually don't have novelty items. The problem with stores are that they don't carry a wide selection like you can find online yet at the same time, if you drive around and have the time, you can find some great creative stuff! I am more of a lazy person who ordered all my stuff online :)

Create your own gifts and supplies:
Create your own bachelorette "suck for a buck" t-shirt as well as tips on creating condom veils and other great items! You can find this information on the following sites:

www.bachelorettepartysupplies101.com

www.bachelorettepartygifts.com

www.bachelorettepartyfun.com

If you don't have a budget and want to go as inexpensive as possible, there is always a way to make it work out. Cut pictures up of the bride and her friends and make colleagues, get paper and draw your own hunks, make your own posters and banners. Remember, you are there for the bride-to-be and don't have to impress her with supplies unless that is part of your budget.

II. If Purchasing Online, how to find the best company to purchase from

Bachelorette party gifts and supplies can be found by typing in the keywords "bachelorette party" on any top search engine such as www.google.com or www.yahoo.com. The sites that come up first under this category under the heading "Top Web Results" are the most popular sites on the Internet, meaning that many sites link to them. This is a great way to find a trusted site for anything you order. Be wary of sites that are listed under the "sponsor" listings since they pay to be at the top (although they still may be okay) there is a chance they are a scam since they are not as popular of sites and can pay to trick you into purchasing from them. The other things you should look out for:

a) Can you find a phone number of the company on the website?

It is important to go to the website's "contact us" or "about us" pages or homepage and make sure they give out their information. Companies that you can't get in touch with are not to be trusted!

b) Do they have a shipping page?

It is important for bachelorette party gift and supply companies to spell out their rules for ordering as well as providing information so you know how their shipping works. A site that does not talk about their shipping may give you a late package or not have a good RMA (return) policy!

c) Do they have a nice looking website that has most graphics working?

A site that is unattractive may have people that do not know how to program and have faulty shopping carts and faulty return policies! Don't trust a site that does not look nice.

d) Do they have a lot of items?

There are only a few sites that offer a wide selection of gifts. It is important to see if they have most things in stock and you may even want to call them to see if they will be sending everything out you want in a timely manner.

e) Do they have testimonials?

It may be helpful to look through their site to see what others have stated about their services. Most of the companies that list testimonials are legit as far as we have seen!

f) Do they have an answering machine or a live person to deal with?

If you are weary of a company, call them to be assured they are a top company who you can ask questions with. I know that on many occasions I have had questions with my order and both www.bachelorettepartyfun.com and www.bachelorettepartyshop.com have been available for me.

III. When Buying Online

If you are purchasing bachelorette gifts or bachelorette supplies online, it is important to take a few factors into consideration so you have the product on time and everything you ordered:

1) Make sure to order at least 2 weeks before the party.

It is difficult for many bachelorette's to order since it seems there is not enough time in a day or you forget until the end. Ordering two (2) weeks prior to your bachelorette party will give any bachelorette package to get to the right destination no matter where you live in the United States and no matter who purchase from. You can also order the product UPS ground which will save you money! If you do order less then 2 weeks prior to the bachelorette party, make sure to select the right UPS shipping (i.e., 3-day, 2-day, 1-day) depending on where the online bachelorette party store is located. For instance, www.bachelorettepartyfun.com is located in Los Angeles and I am in Colorado which would take around 3 days for a UPS ground shipment to get here but at least I don't have to pay tax since it is coming from another state :). If was located on the East Coast, it could take as long as 7 business days for a package to get there from Los Angeles but it is worth the wait to save in taxes!

2) Make sure to go with a company that does not place extra shipping charges on you.

You may find a certain websites prices are better than another but their shipping is $1 to $2 more for each thing you order! Again, we recommend www.bachelorettepartyfun.com and www.bachelorpartyfun.com since they seem to have the best prices in our research.

3) UPS and Fed-Ex do not count the day the package ships out as a day.

If you order from a company on a Monday and you select 2-day shipping, expect that the package will arrive on Wednesday and not Tuesday since Monday does not count as a ship day.

4) Take holidays into consideration since UPS and Fed Ex close during major holidays.

During the Christmas time, orders usually take longer if they are UPS Ground since many people are sending packages out. It is wise to select a 3-day, 2-day or 1-day shipping selection.

5) Read the website shipping policy of a website.

If a company does not have shipping information, an RMA (return) policy or inconsistent information, do not purchase from them. Also, don't purchase from a company that won't take products back. If you get a product that is broken, a company should take it back and some do not! Again, we highly recommend www.bachelorettepartyfun.com since I know them and they take things back if necessary :) It is also important to know that most companies will not let you return food items or clothes if you order them.

IV. Who should pay for the bachelorette gifts and bachelorette supplies?

It is a tradition for bridesmaids and maid of honor to throw their friend a bachelorette party. It is customary for all the bridesmaids to help out and chip in to have the party, all paying for the bride-to-be. For the bachelorette party planner, this is usually the grueling task of making sure to round up the key bachelorettes to decide how the party should be and what to bring as for bachelorette gifts and bachelorette supplies. It is important for the bachelorette party planner, usually being the maid of honor, to not get stuck with the whole bill! It would be important to speak with the girls to all chip in (or those who can afford it). Try to get the money up front before purchasing the product since many times at the party or after, it is hard to get reimbursed by the girls! One way we have heard works is to call girls a few weeks before the party to state you are ordering product and if they do not pay in a certain amount of time that they will not receive some of the bachelorette supplies you are purchasing for everyone else. It may sound a little harsh but we see it all too often that the party planner pays much more than everyone else!

V. Seasonal Bachelorette Supplies and Bachelorette Gifts:

When purchasing bachelorette party supplies and bachelorette gifts, it is important to take the Summer months into consideration. Heat has a way of melting all food and sensitive items. Don't order chocolate, soft food items, and soft plastic items. You can always call the company you purchase from and ask them their advice. During the winter months, don't order clothing items that may freeze the bride-to-be such as small tank tops, shorts, etc.

VI. How Much Should I Purchase?

Bachelorette parties vary in size and type. There is no right amount of bachelorette party items to get, it should all depend on the type of party you want to throw. Most bachelorette's purchase at least one item that all the girls can have such as straws, hats, boas or Mardi Gras beads. The rest of the items are to make up the bride-to-be with rings, boas, shirts, pins, veils, and many other items. As for a bachelorette gift, some girls like purchasing an intimate item such as lingerie, vibrators, lotions, or couples gifts but it is not necessary. Decide with the girls and bride what type of party you want to have and then buy accordingly!

Again, I want to thank www.bachelorettepartysupplies101.com, www.bachelorettepartygifts.com, www.bachelorettepartygames101.com and www.bachelorettepartyfun.com for this great information above since I took much of it from researching their sites.

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