When most couples think about wedding planning, their minds immediately jump to timelines, vendors, playlists, and logistics. But there’s another piece of the experience that often gets overlooked, and it deserves just as much love and intention.

The bachelorette party.

For many couples and their closest friends, the bachelorette is the first moment when everyone gets to slow down, connect, and celebrate before the whirlwind of the wedding weekend. And while bachelorette parties have exploded in popularity (hello, Nashville!), they’ve also become more complex, more personalized, and, let’s be honest, more overwhelming to plan.

That’s where our guest for this episode comes in. Today, we’re joined by Abbie Clinton St. Pierre, founder of Got Your Bash, a full-service bachelorette party planning company that designs, coordinates, and executes unforgettable group experiences across the country and beyond. If you’ve ever wondered whether hiring a bachelorette planner is worth it, or what’s trending for 2026 bachelorette weekends, you’re in the right place!

Would you rather listen? Listen to the episode below!

Meet Abbie: The Planner Behind Got Your Bash

Before launching Got Your Bash six years ago, Abbie spent years as a full-time wedding photographer. She loved the events world but quickly realized that what excited her most wasn’t photographing weddings, it was planning the experiences leading up to them. So she carved out a completely new niche in the industry: high-touch, highly customized bachelorette party planning. What started as a boutique service evolved into a powerhouse bachelorette planning company that now curates everything from:

• Destination recommendations
• Logistics and lodging
• Dining and activity reservations
• Custom decor and party branding
• Full weekend itineraries
• Budget management and vendor payments
• Bridal showers, welcome parties, and rehearsal dinner experiences
  

Abbie describes her planning philosophy simply:  Take all the stress out of the weekend so the bride and her friends can actually enjoy it together.

And as someone who recently tied the knot herself, she understands the emotional side of it too. She shared how she tried to stay the “chill bride,” internalizing more stress than she expected. It’s a reminder of something Serena always says: you don’t have to plan everything alone.

Why Hire a Bachelorette Party Planning Service?

Planning a bachelorette weekend is no longer as simple as “pick a city and show up.” It often involves:

• Multiple people traveling from multiple states
• Lodging decisions
• Dining reservations
• Activity bookings
• Transportation logistics
• Decor planning
• Managing payments across a large group
• Keeping the itinerary realistic (five miles in L.A. ≠ five minutes!)
  

And here’s the part no one talks about:  group dynamics. Between unpaid balances, mixed opinions, group chats gone wild, and last-minute changes, things can get messy. Really messy.

The Got Your Bash solution? One point of contact, one payment system, one streamlined plan.

Her team collects payments directly (saving the maid of honor from chasing down Becky for her missing $800), handles contracts, schedules, reservations, and builds the full itinerary. By the time the group arrives, everything is prepaid, confirmed, and ready to go. It’s not just about the logistics! It’s about protecting relationships and making sure the weekend actually feels fun.

Bachelorette Trends: What’s Popular for 2025 & 2026

When it comes to planning a standout bachelorette weekend, the trends for 2025–2026 are all about personalization, elevated experiences, and choosing destinations that feel unique to the bride. Abbie’s team creates custom branding for each event: think personalized logos, coordinated stationery, themed apparel, and design-forward decor that ties the whole weekend together. Instead of pulling a look straight from Pinterest, they reinvent trends through the lens of the bride’s personality, her future spouse’s name, the chosen destination, and the vibe she wants the weekend to have. The result is something cohesive, thoughtful, and entirely one-of-a-kind.

One of the things we admired most about Abbie’s process is her creative approach. Whether she’s planning a bachelorette or a sweet 16, she starts with a mood board, then builds everything around the aesthetic, location, personalities, and budget. Even if two groups are staying in the same Airbnb, each weekend turns out completely unique. Different decor, different activities, different budgets, different vibe.

And when it comes to locations, while Nashville is still a classic, more groups want unique locations and experiences. According to Abbie, here’s what couples are choosing right now:

Top Bachelorette Destinations for 2026

• East Coast Florida: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach
• Austin, TX: Central location + incredible energy
• Dallas: A travel hub that’s easy for everyone
• The Hamptons: Chic, seasonal, and luxe
• Mexico: Cabo and Tulum are booming
• Palm Springs & Scottsdale: Ideal in fall and spring

Should You Hire a Bachelorette Planner? 

After hearing from Abbie, it becomes clear why more couples are investing in a bachelorette party planning service: it eliminates stress, protects friendships, and ensures the weekend actually feels like the celebration it’s meant to be. Coordinating travel, budgets, dining, activities, transportation, and communication for a group of women coming from different locations isn’t easy, especially when you’re already knee-deep in wedding decisions. A planner handles everything behind the scenes so the bride can simply show up and enjoy.

But here’s the bigger takeaway: you don’t have to carry the emotional or logistical weight of wedding-related events on your own.

From your bachelorette weekend to your wedding day, there are tools, experts, and communities designed to support you. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or worried you’re forgetting something, then the Wedding Duo Membership was built for you.

Inside the membership, you’ll find:

• Planning templates and checklists
• Music planners and curated playlists
• Vendor organization tools
• A full year-of-wedding planning roadmap
• Fillable guides for budgets, timelines, and décor
• A private community of couples
• Weekly live Q&A sessions with us
  

It’s everything you need to feel confident, supported, and organized during every step of wedding planning, including the events surrounding it. Join us inside The Wedding Duo Membership for just $27/month, cancel anytime, and give yourself the gift of planning with clarity instead of chaos.