We've planned 7 bachelorette parties. Here's everything you should skip to throw the best trip.

Sure, bachelorette invitations and itineraries look cute in Instagram photos, but they always get lost — or end up in the garbage.

So why not go completely digital (and help the environment a little)? It's easier than ever to whip up personalized invitations and itineraries that are fun and creative on Google Slides or Canva. Plus, you can include way more information.

Pro tip: For the most helpful digital itinerary, we recommend including the address of where everyone's staying, a breakdown of the weekend's schedule, plus packing information so your bachelorette crew knows what to bring for any activities or special themes. These are the details we frantically try to find out before a bachelorette trip anyway, so just put everything in an email and make everyone's life easier.

Location is important when it comes to a bachelorette trip, as it sets the tone for the trip as a whole. Cabo indicates days at the beach, a trip to Nashville lends itself to honky tonks and live music, and you'll probably be hiking and hitting up breweries if you find yourself in Asheville.

But when you're selecting a location for a trip, you should keep in mind where your guests will be coming from and how easy or difficult it will be for them to get there.

Your friends are likely going to be paying for lodging and food for the weekend, and unless they live within driving distance of the destination, they may be paying for airfare as well.

If you pick a more remote destination, they may have to pay for multiple flights or even take more time off of work, which adds to their financial burden for the trip as a whole. It's best to pick a location that's easily accessible by plane, train, and car, so your guests can get to the event without breaking the bank.

Luckily, popular bachelorette destinations like Scottsdale, Austin, and Nashville all have major airports in them, so it shouldn't be too difficult to find a place that works for your event.

It's inevitable that many members of your bachelorette crew will want to bunk with the bride, while others might prefer the biggest room or the one with the best view. Cut out any debate by assigning rooms before they even arrive.

Ask the bride who she wants to room with and who she believes would make the best roommates — she'll have the best intel on who already knows each other and who will get along the best.

If you're traveling with a bigger group, you might assume it's easiest to just grab food out for the duration of a bachelorette trip, especially because dining at restaurants can be a fun part of the experience as a whole.

But you'll use up all of your guests' budget on food if you don't plan to eat at least some meals at home, as well as lose out on time to do other activities.

We recommend stocking up on at least late-night snacks, breakfast foods, and pregame drinks for your rental. Also, think carefully about which meals you want to spend more money on than others.

And remember that cooking at your rental together can be a fun activity too, so it doesn't have to feel like a sacrifice to eat in.

Anyone who was a bridesmaid in the last decade probably has at least one personalized shirt deep in their drawers from a bachelorette goody bag, and it may even have the bride's name on it — we do, and we get it! They made for a cute picture opportunity, especially in those early days of Instagram.

But these items are expensive and typically won't be used past the weekend. Can you really imagine your friend wearing a shirt that says "Anneta's bach trip" or "Sam's last ride" (we'll tell you why we hate that second one in particular in a bit) after the bachelorette trip is over? Our guess is no.

We now firmly believe in only spending money on clothing and party favors that can get more than one use out of them. Your photos will be just as cute with some matching PJs for sleepover night, or some unique Etsy hats or sunglasses that fit your theme. Save those dollars you'd spend personalizing something and put it toward a nice bag or towel that they'll use past the bachelorette.

As always though, it should ultimately be up to the bride. If she loves personalized bachelorette shirts, then give her what she wants.

We love taking photos on bachelorette trips, particularly when people are dressed for a theme or wearing coordinating colors. It's a once-in-a-lifetime event to celebrate the person getting married, so of course you want to document it.

But there's no reason to spend money on a professional photographer for your bachelorette. A photographer would be a huge added cost, and it may disrupt the trip flow if you need to pause to do a whole photo shoot. You can take high-quality photos on your phone, relying on self-timers and the kindness of strangers to ensure you get group shots.

We do love bringing Polaroid cameras on bachelorettes, as you get a variety of types of photos, and taking them can be a fun activity. Just save the professional shots for the wedding day.

It can be tempting to rely on go-to bachelorette party activities when planning a trip, but you shouldn't forget about who you're planning the party for when putting your itinerary together.

At its core, a bachelorette party is supposed to celebrate the bride-to-be, so you want the trip to reflect her as a person.

If she doesn't love dancing, don't plan a whole night of club-hopping. If she isn't a foodie, you may not want to invest a lot of your budget in nice restaurants.

The bride's personality isn't suddenly going to change for her bachelorette weekend, so plan activities you know she'd love any day of the week.

Matching swimsuits have become another popular bachelorette photo opp, especially when a beach trip or boat party is involved.

But let's remember that everybody is different, and not every single person in your group is going to feel comfortable in that one-piece or bikini you've picked. If you want to create a cute Instagram moment, just ask everyone to pack the same color swimsuit in whatever style they prefer instead.

For years, it was trendy to add a scavenger hunt to a night out on bachelorettes. They usually include things like getting strangers' phone numbers, kissing someone, or doing a weird dance in public.

Those activities can be fun, but we think that structure can detract from quality time with everyone. Bachelorette trips usually only last a few days, and you don't want to waste that time by spending your night interacting with strangers.

We advise making nights out less structured so you can dance and vibe as a group, and use games as icebreakers at your rental or for chiller nights in.

"Last disco," "last rodeo," and "last fling before the ring" have all become popular signs and hashtags for a bachelorette party. And we just have to ask, why?

In this year of 2023, I think we can all agree that saying "I do" doesn't mean the end of a bride's independence or ability to have a good time. So why frame her bachelorette party around that idea?

Let's celebrate a milestone moment without making it feel like it's the end of our friend's good years.