The 11 Best, Unique Seattle Bachelorette Party Ideas
Grey’s Anatomy, Bill Gates, the first Starbucks, hipsters, the Seahawks, and that one creepy movie with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan where she stalks him across the country after she hears his story over the radio —
That’s about the extent of what people think whenever Seattle is mentioned.
I wouldn’t say that they’re entirely wrong, but somewhere on the spectrum in between McDreamy and a warm PSL on a cold day, lies the perfect recipe for the best Seattle bachelorette party for your luxurious Bride-to-Be Bestie (and the other bridesmaids).
Too many people will tell you to visit the Space Needle, Chihuly Glass Museum, or The Aquarium, but I’m not offering any typical touristy ideas for you here! I’m only giving you places I’d take my best friend if she were getting married, and let me tell you, I’m boujee. Here are 10 places that I would be FORCED to add to our itinerary:
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Smith Tower Observatory & Bar, baby!
This is one of my favorite places in Seattle, and located at the top of The Smith Tower, Seattle’s first skyscraper with a 360 view of the city. It’s only $19 to walk their museum and ride the elevator to the 35th floor to have this incredible experience. Open Wednesday to Sunday after 3pm, this is a must go for classy drinks and a dining experience the bride will never stop raving about!
* tip: if you go in the fall, try the Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini, you won’t regret it *
2. Le SPA de l’hotel LOTTE
How do you expect to have any kind of bachelorette weekend without a trip to the spa? This is my recommendation for the best refresh, moisturize, wax, mani-pedi, and plump before the big day — for all the ladies! A women owned and operated premier spa in the heart of downtown Seattle. Modern and classy decor mixed with a 3 step process to healing has me raving left and right abut this spa for bachelorette parties (and also any other time come on now)!
3. Julia’s on Broadway
If you didn’t know, now you know, Seattle’s Drag Queen community is FAMOUS. There’s no better place to catch a slice of the action than at Julia’s on Broadway (& Le Faux Productions). They have the longest running and most iconic throwback drag brunch in Seattle, a couple of their performers having competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race! Head to their restaurant theatre every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm, but make sure to arrive early and get tickets beforehand!
4. Canlis
Some of the most wonderful memories unfold over a meal,
and it’s not a true vacation unless you partake in a fine dining experience to share laughs and reminisce with those closest to you. Canlis is the one restaurant I recommend to, well everyone who is visiting the city. In the same building crafted in the 1950s with a bit of modern flair, Chef Aisha Ibrahim creates art with her rotating menu, purposeful use of the local microseasons, and embrace of Seattle’s asian influence. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!
5. Hot Tub Boats
Two companies, one lake, one idea, and family business. Other than this sounding like a bad modern Romeo + Juliet spin off, there are two companies that run Hot Tub Boats in the Seattle area! Whoever came first doesn’t matter, but the warmth on your body and chill of air, coupled with the feeling of being on the water — now that’s something you NEED to experience. Operating rain or shine (which seems different but still we’re for it) in 2 hour time slots for up to 6 people per boat! Head to their websites to check reservations and to purchase, and make sure you take lots of photos!
Hot Tub Boats or Lake Union Hot Tub Boats
6. Wine Tasting in Bainbridge
I know, I probably had you at wine right? Before moving here I had no idea that this was even a valid industry in the PNW, I was naive to the 7 boutique wineries located just a 35-minute ferry ride away from the city. The wineries on Bainbridge produce limited quantities of their bottles made from grapes grown locally and throughout Eastern Washington. Make a day to visit all the wineries separately or attend their Wine on the Rock event in February and indulge in wine and chocolates at each of the seven vineyards on the Island. It even comes with the ability to purchase a Designated Driver for the day — drink up and enjoy it, this Seattle bachelorette weekend is going to be one for the ages!
7. Century Ballroom
Need a little practice before the wedding? Want to counteract all the calories you’ll be intaking this weekend, but in a classy way? Then dine and dance your way through an evening at the Century Ballroom! Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood next to their restaurant, The Tin Table, they have several classes from waltz to bachata that are all covid friendly with online sign ups! Yay introverts! You can out-dance all the other bridesmaids or look like a fool together!
8. The Unicorn
The name itself should have you intrigued. Along with a drag show of their own on Sundays at brunch, The Unicorn & Narwhal (two bars, two floors) is Seattle’s eclectic carnival themed bar(s). Toting on-brand food and drinks, a Photo Booth, and a phallic claw machine you won’t want to miss; this is the fun spot to throw back to your wild days and take loads of jello shots with way too much sugar in them. Find me on instagram (@mackenzieramans) and ill be the first to contribute to the get-the-bride-a-dildo fund!!!
9. Needle and Thread
If you walk in the door and ask for a drink menu,
the bartender might chuckle at you. You’ll feel the blood rush to your face & then you’ll think they’re coming onto you when they say they can make a drink just for you. A drink that reflects your personality. Yes, you’re special, but not that special. None of the patrons of the speakeasy inside Tavern Law’s bank vault door (hint hint) are THAT special. The swank workers here customize every drink to every person that happens upon their establishment. You have to see the ambiance for yourself, but make a reservation first unless you’re, well, just that special 😉
10. The Mountaineering Club
Yes the last 2 options (and the first one kinda, oh well) have been bars but they all have a MUST SEE ATMOSPHERE! What’s one more to round out the list?! Plus, it’s a view I haven’t shown you of Seattle yet — the top of the city from the U District at bar located on the rooftop of The Graduate (a favorite hotel staycation of mine in the city). The Graduate’s string of hotels in monumental university towns around the country play on our collective nostalgia. The Mountaineering Club feels as though you’re transported back to a grand library or your grandfather’s study, all while taking in the beauty of the Puget Sound 16 stories up. Brunch on Sunday would be the perfect last stop before heading back to your respective homes to share stories of this Seattle bachelorette weekend for years to come.
11. Book a Bridal Party Photoshoot
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BOOK A LADIES BRIDAL PARTY PHOTOSHOOT!!!
Think: Self-love, confidence, a little party vibe, the hint of sparkles, a disco ball here or there, FUN OUTFITS, a colorful concept, and (lots of) champagne!!
Memories Start Before the Wedding Day People!
Why do the bride and groom count down the days before they wed? Why does the lead-up include party after party? Why do you feel like you want to take photos the whole way? BECAUSE IT ALL DESERVES TO BE REMEMBERED! And what a better way to do that than to book a photoshoot with the people who will be standing beside you on your day? We’ll create a concept that reflects the personality of you as a whole and focus on the relationships you have with your bridesmaids!
Or surprise your bride-to-be bestie with one! We can create an album together of the images we take to gift to her on her wedding day — and make sure every bridesmaid gets to shower them with love as a fiancé!
