Guest blogger: Joanne Barken
Joanne Barken is the CEO of The Bach, the first online platform for planning bachelorette parties. Joanne, who lives in New York City — one of the country's top choices for a special night out with the girls — has helped plan over a dozen bachelorette parties before launching The Bach.

Summer is in full swing and bachelorette party season is quickly heating up. While nighttime fun with the girls is a must, a day activity can be a great way to kick off the last fling before the ring. Here are some creative activity ideas for brides who want to have some fun in the sun!

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1. Glamping

If the bride is a nature lover, treat her to a weekend in the wilderness with her closest friends. Skip the tents and sleeping on hard rocks, and opt for fully equipped yurts and cabins in some of the country’s most beautiful locations, instead.

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Q: I’m going to have both a matron of honor and a maid of honor. Which one should be paired with the best man for the recessional and first dance?

A: For the recessional, the maid and matron of honor can walk down the aisle together or the best man can escort both women, one on each arm.

There’s no hard and fast rule about the first dance — you can have the maid of honor dance with the best man while the matron of honor dances with a groomsman or vice versa. It’s up to you and your fiancé to decide what you’d like to do.

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—Diane Forden

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The first dance is a classic wedding tradition, but it gives some couples major anxiety! If you and your sweetheart are not big dancers, or you just don’t like the idea of all eyes on you, try one of these unique alternatives instead.  

1. An all-guest dance
Once you're announced as a married couple, have guests raise a glass to your life together with a first drink. Then have the DJ bring up an upbeat song and invite all your guests to join you on the dance floor to get the party started.

From former reality television star to designing a successful fashion line, Whitney Port can do it all. Now, she is adding another title to her resume — bridal stationery designer!

The bride-to-be has teamed up with Wedding Paper Divas to create an exclusive line of wedding invitations. Port who met her producer fiancé while filming "The City," gave a sneak peak of her collection on July 28th at the Mondrian Soho rooftop in NYC.

Guests sipped on Bellinis (Whitney's fave cocktail) while admiring sweeping views of Manhattan's skyline. There was also a nail art station and a custom calligraphed notebook station set up for attendees to enjoy.

Port's feminine, bohemian style and chic California sensibility can be seen throughout her stationery designs. The six new invitation suites were inspired by current trends like Aztec prints, geometric shapes and multi-dimensional hues. From romantic to unconventional, these eye-catching designs have something that fits every bride's personality!

Guest Blogger: Leila Lewis
Leila Khalil is the founder of Inspired by This, your go-to source for inspiration as you wed, dwell and grow. Are you newly engaged? You’ll love their posts featuring engagement sessions and real weddings to gain insight for your big day! They've also got exclusive home tours to help transform your new place into something incredible, and sweet maternity sessions and nursery inspiration when you're ready to grow your new family. 

If you and your significant other love the outdoors, why not try a camping themed wedding? Use wildflowers and acorns to decorate, and even let your guests roast marshmallows at the end of the night! Whether you host your ceremony at a local park or rent out a summer camp for the weekend, these fun ideas are sure to make your wedding memorable.

The Location:

1. Say your vows beneath the trees — the natural beauty of your surroundings make the best decorations. 

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