Bachelorette Party in Scottsdale, Arizona
I have had a crazy, fun-filled summer with lots of trips, more specifically Bachelorette parties! I recently did a recap post on my BFF’s Bachelorette party in Austin, TX, and I promised that I would do the same for the trip to Scottsdale. This blog post includes where to stay, bars & restaurants we loved and other things you need to know if you go to a Bachelorette Party in Scottsdale, Arizona, or just a fun girl’s trip!
Where to Stay in Scottsdale, Arizona
I got a ton of questions on IG about where we stayed because the pictures were so beautiful. Therefore, I knew I had to cover this first. ; )
We stayed in this mansion (link) and it was legit. The decor is pretty gaudy, but it was really fun for a vacation house. There were about 15 of us on this trip, and there was plenty of space for everyone. Most importantly, it was super clean. The house had comfortable beds, nice bathrooms, and an awesome pool (and hot tub) with an INCREDIBLE view.
There was also a separate villa with a king bed and its own bathroom where the bride’s mom and best friend stayed. I think it is nice to have that option if someone in the group wants a little more privacy! Overall, we absolutely loved this house and would definitely recommend it. Head to the link for more info on the price & amenities.
Bars & Clubs in Scottsdale, Arizona
We went to several different bars during our trip to Scottsdale, but I think they are actually referred to as “clubs”, which makes sense. If you’ve ever been to Vegas, it’s fairly similar to the clubs there. The music is BUMPING, people are dancing on tables and almost everyone has bottle service.
Most of the girls behind the bar are wearing lingerie slash minimal clothing, which is fine, but just something to be aware of, haha. It’s definitely not Kansas City, that’s for sure! ; ) But it was really fun & a nice change of scenery. Plus, very solid people watching. Just sayin’.
The clubs we went to were:
- The Bottled Blonde
- Dierks Bentley Whiskey Row
- El Hefe
- Maya Day & Nightclub
I think The Bottled Blonde was probably my favorite of the first three, but they are all fairly similar! The good news is most of them are within walking distance of each other so you can easily relocate to a different one if you want!
Maya was pretty much everyone’s favorite thing of the whole trip. It’s a pool day club and it is INSANE. Pretty much a rager. We went when they first opened and stayed until 5 or 6 PM? Who knows. We got bottle service which was a little pricy, but split between 15 or so people wasn’t awful. I would say it was worth it. We’d recommend going there!!! I can’t speak to what it’s like at night, but I would assume it’s fun then, too.
Restaurant Recommendations in Scottsdale, AZ
- RnR for brunch – we were NOT very impressed. The service was sub-par and the food was just decent.
- Hash Kitchen – I’ve had a ton of people recommend this place to me. Unfortunately we didn’t have a chance to go on this trip, but if you are heading to Scottsdale, you should check it out!
- Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila – this place was delish!! We rode in a golf cart to get from there to our next destination, which is apparently normal in Scottsdale… fun, but slightly scary haha!
- Olive & Ivy – we had this for dinner on our last night and it was SO GOOD! It is a little on the pricier side, so be prepared for that, but it was definitely worth it!
As you can see, we didn’t eat at a ton of restaurants, but you can find more recommendations from my followers in the comments here!
Other Meal Ideas:
We got Chick Fil A catered for lunch the day we were arriving from the airport, which was super clutch, and then Chipotle catered for dinner when we came back from the pool day club and were all dead tired.
Catering food to the house is always such a great option for at least a few meals on Bachelorette parties because it just takes way less time! We also bought a good amount of food, too, and ate lots of meals and snacks at the house. I have some tips on food to bring/buy in this post here. Biscuits & gravy and French toast with strawberries was the best breakfast of the trip, thanks to the Mother of the Bride!
What We Wore
I am going to link some of the outfits I wore, as well as a few of the outfits the bride wore, per your requests!
Leopard One Piece Swimsuit – $20, true to size, Erika Floral Two Piece – $14
Tie Dye Coverup – $20, true to size; teal leather earrings are from Boss Queen and you can use WELLNESS25 for 25% off your order! She has so many adorable styles.
Palm Kimono – $19, White Two Piece – $23, Black Striped Two Piece, Top $15 / Bottom $18
Yellow Floral Romper – $21
Red Dress was from Array on the KC Plaza (@arrayacollectionofshops); Tan Wedges – $59.99 (often go on sale!!) – pictured below
Travel Tips & Things To Pack
In my Austin post I included some info about things I’ve been using lately for trips, including my new Chester carry-on suitcase, packing squares and more. Head to that post for more on that!
I hope this was helpful! Please leave a comment below or shoot me a message on IG if you have any questions that I didn’t answer! If this was helpful, be sure to Pin It so you can easily refer back later & help others find these tips!
Talk to you soon!
Shanna
How did you ladies get around? Did you rent a car? Or just Uber?? And how expensive were Uber’s?
We got Ubers everywhere. We had a large group of girls so we were able to split them multiple ways, which made it pretty doable! They weren’t cheap but we didn’t want to worry about anyone driving. In Austin we got a party bus one day when we were bar hopping and that was a nice option, too!
Do you think the pool party would be fun on a Friday or more of a Saturday option?
I’m sure either one would be fun, but I’m not from the area so I’m not sure what the crowd is like on Fridays vs. Saturdays! Although with COVID, I don’t know what it looks like there period — I would imagine they wouldn’t allow the types of crowds that were there when we went, but you might look into that!
You said you had food catered, was it delivered or did you have to pick it up? Also, what gifts did you give the bride and all the girls that came? Did you decorate the house if so how? Thanks!
I think some of the places we got food from delivered and some a few girls went to pick up. I don’t remember, haha. I’d assume you could do Door Dash or Uber Eats or whatever for most places, especially now with COVID. We did like a lingerie/PJ shower for her, so those were the gifts she got. The MOH’s gave everyone cute cups, sunglasses. They had face tattoos of the groom made that we put on for the club day haha. At the Bach party I went to in Austin the MOHs got everyone cute matching sarongs. I don’t remember them doing many extravagant decorations. Maybe some streamers or banners with a cute quote, but nothing crazy! We had a pool with an awesome view so that was sufficient! 🙂
What was the name of the place you stayed in Scottsdale? We are in the process of planning a trip there in march for my cousins Bach party. We are planning on having around 10 of us.
I provided a direct link to the mansion we stayed in under the “where to stay” heading! You may not need something that big with 10 of you, though! I would search on VRBO and air bnb and see what options you can find!
Would you recommend calling and getting tables at the bars/clubs with bottle service or just hopping around?
I’m pretty sure you have to call ahead and make reservations at most of the places for tables/bottle service! At least I think that is what we did! I would do that just to be safe!
My best friend’s wedding is just a few weeks away, and I can’t still decide where we should do the bachelorette party. I want everything to be memorable for her before she enters a new chapter of her life. Thank you for posting this exciting and informative post – I got lots of ideas. I think Scottsdale is a perfect place to have fun before the wedding. She loves yoga. Do you have any idea about a yoga-themed bachelorette party?
Scottsdale would be great! Unfortunately that is not my area of expertise, but I’m sure you could find some great ideas on Pinterest! 🙂