Planning

Bachelorette Budget Compare

Three ways to celebrate Caroline, side by side. These are planning estimates for the shared baseline costs.

Maine

Rental House Weekend

Beach-town weekend for 12 guests with house, groceries, and beverages.

12 guests ~$300
Boston

Hotel Night

Activity, dinner, one night in a Boston hotel, and brunch the next morning.

8 guests, 2 rooms ~$300-$500
Boston

No Hotel

Same city celebration energy for a larger group, but no hotel and no brunch the next morning.

12-16 guests ~$140-$270
Quick Compare

Estimated per-person cost

Shared baseline estimate
Option What it includes Guest count Estimated cost
Maine rental house House, groceries, beverages 12 guests ~$300
Boston hotel night Activity, dinner, hotel, brunch 8 guests / 2 rooms ~$300-$500
Boston no hotel Activity and dinner only 12-16 guests ~$140-$270
Boston Hotel

Estimate details

  • Activity$60-$120
  • Dinner$75-$150
  • Hotel, 1 night$125-$175
  • Next-day brunch$35-$55

Hotel assumes 8 guests split 2 rooms at $500-$700 each.

Boston No Hotel

Estimate details

  • Activity$60-$120
  • Dinner$75-$150
  • Hotel$0
  • Brunch$0

Best for 12-16 guests if most people are local or can get home easily after dinner.

Maine

Rental house estimate

  • House~$267
  • Groceries~$200
  • Beverages~$200
Important

Notes

  • Maine does not include restaurant dinners or drinks out.
  • Boston estimates include the planned dinner where listed.
  • Extra drinks out, transportation, decor, favors, and covering any portion of the bride's cost are not included.