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Party Like A Bachelorette In New Orleans
Hand Grenades. The Cat's Meow. Traipsing around in a condom tiara down Bourbon. Although we can appreciate the tried and true bachelorette rotation, there are other ways to commemorate the end of singledom in the Crescent City. Check out Tidbits' Guide to Hosting a Bachelorette Party in New Orleans. We've got you covered on where to bond the first night, ideas per neighborhood for your full night of freedom and even theme party ideas. NOLA, show us your brides" />
Bonding Time With Your Gals
Your bachelorette party is a mix of friends new and old. Ward off the awkward getting to know you moments at Avery Fine Perfumerie, where the gals can all chip in and chime in to develop a perfume that suits the lady of the hour's personality, aka _Jessica is down to earth, so let's infuse some bergamot_.
Uptown Girl:
Live it up amongst the lingerie and lace during a private party at House of Lounge. The purveyors of all things pretty will arrange for a Oak Wine Bar to sip amongst the sleek and chic decor, or keep it sexy with an aperitif at Boulingy Tavern target="_blank">burlesque class for beginners.
Absinthe Makes The Heart Grow Fonder:
Whether you want a memorable night you won't forget, or a forgettable night you _shouldn't_ remember, consider absinthe your answer. Start with a visit to the Pravda After opening gifts at the back patio space, head off to dinner at the Green Goddess target="_blank">Southern Food and Beverage Institute to keep the green theme alive.
Turn Bywater Into Wine
If your gal loves to swing from the grapevines, make a stop at Maurepas Foods target="_blank">Bacchanal to share a carafe of vino and a slightly sobering meal of hearty local cuisine.
Will You Marigny Me?
Start your night out light with a few sips and shared apps at crowded cocktail joint Mimi's in the Marigny target="_blank">Three Muses. Head upstairs to break it down to the DJ on the dance floor. And when you need some sustenance, the bar serves up Spanish-style tapas Sunday - Thursday until 2 a.m., and on Friday and Saturday until 4 a.m.
Say I Do To The FQ:
For a French Quarter bachelorette party, snag the just-up-the-stairs back corner seat at Bar Tonique and then dance off the calories just down the road at the Gold Mine target="_blank">EAT.
