A bride and her girls pose outside their cottage in cozy pajamas. Photo Credit: Wedding Favorites

Bachelorette parties are the bride’s last hurrah before settling into married life. However, not every bride wants a night out on the town or to party until the sun comes up.

Some brides prefer a night in with the girls where she can enjoy all of her favorite cozy activities. If this sounds like your girl, then plan a cozy cottage-core bachelorette party for her!

And this doesn’t mean you have to hunker down in someone’s home. You can choose this theme and still plan the ultimate girlie getaway for your bride’s bach. Here’s everything you need to know to throw a dreamy cottage bachelorette party.

Choosing the Perfect Cottage for Your Bachelorette Party

As you’re looking for a rental, consider romantic details that will bring joy to the bride. This can include fireplaces, sweeping scenic views, and ample sleeping areas. Look for details that will make this trip more than just a girl’s night out.

Whether you’re planning on staying close to home or looking for a faraway destination, cozy spots like mountain cabins, lakeside cottages, or homes in the countryside will give your event the cozy vibe the bride will love.

Take a virtual tour or peruse reviews to ensure there’s enough space for both group activities and relaxation areas. That way, if someone wants to turn in early, the party won’t have to end.

You also will need multiple entertainment spaces indoors and outside. This will allow you to switch up activities easily or offer multiple choices for your guests.

Themes for a Cozy Cottage Bachelorette Weekend

An outdoor Picnic in the woods is the perfect activity for a Cozy Cottage bachelorette party. Photo Credit: Wedding Chicks

Rustic Romance Theme

A rustic romance theme involves lots of charming vintage decor, floral arrangements, and feminine details. If you choose a countryside cabin as your destination, you can save big on decor since most will already have this vibe.

Just bring some lace tablecloths, delicate platters, and lots of candles to set the romantic vibe!

Woodland Fairytale

If your bride loves all things whimsy, then choose a woodland fairytale theme! Go for nature-inspired decor like faux vines and mushrooms. Battery-operated fairy lights in glass vases will cast a magical glow in any space.

Hand out flower crowns (or plan an activity for each guest to make their own!) and use log slices and miniature fairy garden decor to create an amazingly whimsical table setting.

Boho Bliss

Is the bride to be a free spirit? A bohemian bliss theme will create a perfectly relaxed vibe. Bring woven rugs, boho-themed pillows, dream catchers, and lots of macrame accents.

Check to see if your rental has floor pillows or other features that will make it feel like you are at an artists’ retreat. You can also add unique paintings and sculptures around the space to make it feel more free-spirited!

Personalized Theme Idea

Another great idea is to design a theme completely around the bride’s unique interests. If she’s a bookworm, throw her a bookish bach. Match her personality with a “Cabin Queen” or “Nature’s Beautiful Bride” theme that is inspired by her favorite colors, foods, and activities.

If she enjoys playing cozy games on her Switch, like Animal Crossing or Stardew Valley, you can also use that as inspiration for a customized, personalized event that she will never forget!

Essential Cottage Bachelorette Party Activities

An excited bride poses in her cozy cottage. Photo Credit: Ava Derr

Outdoor Picnic and Brunch Setup

A perfect low-key activity for a cottage bach is an al fresco meal! Set up a low table with floor cushions and blankets for a cozy vibe.

Load the table with beautiful decor, her favorite brunch foods and charcuterie boards, and natural decor. Add some cozy blankets and bubbly beverages and your bride-to-be will enjoy relaxing with her girls!

DIY Spa Day

Pamper the bride-to-be with a cottage-core spa day! Bring an assortment of facial masks, essential oils, and other skincare items. Set up a DIY mani-pedi station so guests can refresh their names.

Offer an assortment of polishes and nail decals. Finally, hand out personalized bath bombs so guests can relax in the tub during the getaway or once they get home.

Bonfire and S’mores Night

If your bride-to-be likes the great outdoors, plan an evening bonfire, complete with a s’mores bar! Set up a station with marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate.

Add some fun topping options and offer guests cozy blankets. You can spend some time bonding around the bonfire and telling scary stories!

Nature Walks and Scavenger Hunts

During the day, take the bride and her squad on a fun nature walk. You can go geo-caching or plan a fun scavenger hunt. Look for local wildlife and plants. Do some research on a trail that offers stunning photo opps.

Cottage-Style Decor and Ambiance Tips

A Cozy cottage is decorated with camp-themed cottage decor. Photo Credit: Shelby McNeil

If you’re renting a cottage, chances are it will come with some basic decor that will set the tone. However, you can bring string lights, beautiful floral garlands, vintage throw rugs, and wooden signs to customize the space to fit your bride-to-be’s taste.

Set up a DIY craft station to keep guests occupied throughout the trip. Flower crowns and flower bars, friendship bracelets, and other customized keepsakes are easy to pack away and will help amplify your theme.

Another great idea is to set up a photo booth so everyone can take pictures throughout the event. Use the natural cottage surroundings to create a stunning, Insta-worthy backdrop complete with fun props.

Consider having an outdoor photo op and an indoor one so there’s a variety of cool photos.

Drinks and Food Ideas for a Cozy Cottage Bachelorette

A boho-style cottage food table spread. Photo Credit: miatapia2447

Campfire Cocktails

Keep the drinks flowing by matching them with your theme. Hot toddies, spiked cider, and mulled wine are all cozy drinks that will match your theme.

You can also offer spiked coffee or lemonades that guests can customize with syrups and other inclusions.

Build-Your-Own S’mores Bar

If you’re planning a bonfire, a S’mores bar is a logical and affordable sweets station you can set up.

Get fancy by offering creative ingredients to replace the basic ones. Think chocolate peanut butter cups, caramel squares, and gourmet marshmallows!

Brunch with a Cottage Twist

After celebrating all night, offer a fun brunch with a cottage twist. Include seasonal, local ingredients like fresh berries, artisanal bread, and stocked charcuterie boards. Offer all the classic brunch bites, but make them mini to fit the cozy cottage theme.

Offer a signature cocktail inspired by the bride-to-be’s style. Include comforting ingredients like cinnamon syrup and honey. No matter what custom cocktail you design, you can leave out the alcohol to make it a mocktail for non-drinkers.

Finish it off by serving them in mason jars with decorated rims!

Cottage Bachelorette Keepsakes and Favors

Customized cottage totes are the perfect favor for a weekend getaway! Photo Credit: medinaheritage101 on Etsy

To thank your guests for attending, offer them a fun, cottage-themed keepsake. Choose items they can take home and use to offer the most value. Here’s a list of things you can offer that will make everyone smile!

Cozy Souvenirs

Since everyone will be getting cozy during the event, offer them an item that can be used during and after the bach. Customized mugs will be perfect for sipping warm beverages.

Matching blankets can be used indoors or outdoors to keep them warm and comfy. Finally, give guests their own cozy slippers that they can wear in the cottage and at home!

Matching Pajamas or Robes

Another great idea is to give your squad matching pajamas! Purchase machine sets for all guests and a white set for the bride. Embroider each with the guest’s name and ask that they change into them as soon as they arrive at the event.

This will not only be a super functional gift, but make for some amazing photo ops! Choose the fabric that matches the season. Satin pajamas are great for warmer months, while flannel is perfect for cooler climates.

Handmade Souvenir Ideas

If you’re short on time but still want to offer favors, have them pull double duty as cozy bach activities! Offer a DIY candle-making station where guests can customize their own candles to burn at home.

You can also have guests create their own mini succulent arrangement from an assortment of plants, stones, and other accents Finally, painted garden stones will keep guests occupied and act as a keepsake for the bachelorette party.

Concluding Your Trip

Bachelorette parties don’t need to be wild and crazy if that’s not the bride’s vibe. A dreamy, cottage-themed bachelorette party is perfect for quieter brides who are just looking to relax with their favorite girls before they start the next chapter of their life.

Always choose details and activities that align with the bride’s personality and preferences. The event should be all about her, so every choice you make should have the goal of making her smile!

Start planning today and before long, you’ll have crafted the perfect cozy bach for the newest bride-to-be in your life!

Dreamy Cottage Bachelorette Party Ideas for a Cozy Celebration