The Blog
We're based in Wilmington, NC. These are our guides to planning a bachelorette weekend here, built on what locals recommend.
October 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Most bachelorette gifts are tucked in a drawer by the honeymoon. A few that stay in rotation, starting with a bag she'll carry long after the weekend.
Read the guide: Bachelorette Gift Ideas the Bride Will Actually KeepSeptember 22, 2026 · 3 min read
One has a vintage boardwalk and cheerful dive bars, the other has surf lessons and sunset sails. A friendly guide to choosing your beach.
Read the guide: Carolina Beach or Wrightsville Beach for Your Bachelorette?September 10, 2026 · 2 min read
For a bride who'd rather have a massage than a bar crawl: a spa morning, a garden walk, an afternoon of shopping, and an early night.
Read the guide: A Low-Key Bachelorette in Wilmington, NC: Spas, Gardens and ShoppingSeptember 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Surf lessons in the morning, a boat at sunset, dinner by the water, and the island's house rules tucked in at the start.
Read the guide: A Wrightsville Beach Bachelorette: How We'd Spend the DayAugust 20, 2026 · 2 min read
Brunch before the beach, dinner downtown, and drinks everywhere from a shipping-container beer garden to a quiet wine bar in Carolina Beach.
Read the guide: Where to Eat and Drink During a Wilmington Bachelorette WeekendAugust 8, 2026 · 3 min read
The beach bag, the night-out bag, and a couple of local beach rules worth knowing before anyone packs the cooler.
Read the guide: What to Pack for a Beach Bachelorette Weekend in WilmingtonJuly 29, 2026 · 2 min read
River cruises for a group that wants a drink in hand, and kayaks and paddleboards for a group that wants a workout. Six ideas, sorted by effort.
Read the guide: 6 Wilmington Bachelorette Ideas On (or Near) the WaterJuly 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Friday on the Riverwalk, a beach morning and the Trolley Pub on Saturday, and a slow Sunday. The weekend we'd plan for a friend.
Read the guide: How We'd Plan a 3-Day Bachelorette Weekend in Wilmington, NC