No one can deny a wedding is a momentous occasion to be celebrated. But before the big day arrives, of course, there’s the bachelor or bachelorette party. Whether you’re the bride or groom to be or one of the groomsmen or bridesmaids looking for a unique bachelor or bachelorette party ideas, ditch the overdone and standard activities and look to have an exceptional and exciting day of whitewater river rafting that (dare we say) will be as unforgettable as the big day itself.
No Ordinary Excursion
A day of whitewater rafting certainly takes the cake on any traditional or predictable bachelor or bachelorette party. And you’ve likely already been to a few of those, so why not shake things up entirely? Leave the tacky and expected activities behind, head out of the city, and enjoy some outdoor activities, surrounded by cascading waters and natural sights. Another great thing about rafting is that it’s practically (minus winter of course) an all-year-round activity. Turn up the adrenaline, get wet, and have a great time doing it. This experience in the great outdoors is one you’ll all be able to fondly look remember, rather than look back on with regret or something that will be better left forgotten
Quality bonding time with your buds or your ladies
Bachelor and Bachelorette parties bring together a variety of people significant in the bride’s or groom’s lives. But they often bring together a diverse group of people who may not have even previously met. While one wedding party member is a childhood friend, another from high school or college, and yet another from work. Accordingly, a day of whitewater river rafting is the perfect bonding experience to bring all these people together, and form lasting memories as an extended group. The thrillseekers in the group will be beyond excited at the idea, and the more reserved will have a chance to get out of their comfort zone and try something new surrounded by a supportive group. Use this day to connect with nature and the people that mean the most to you. An outdoor bachelor/ette party is definitely the way to go!
Make it a Joint Adventure
With so much fun to be had, consider bringing the groomsmen and bridesmaids together for one big joint adventure. In that sense, your whole wedding party will be able to come together to celebrate and have an incredible day of outdoor fun. After all, the more the merrier. A day of rafting is a great contribution to your larger pre-wedding celebration or special weekend excursion. And you can also help build up anticipation ahead of time to get your group more amped up! Have some fun with it and maybe even hand out awards for “loudest scream”, “best paddler” “maid of the river”
Memories to be made and kept
The good news is, unlike other types of bachelor or bachelorette parties, what happens on the rafting trip doesn’t have to stay on the rafting trip. Plan to have a wild time, that is, in the outside surrounded by nature. Again, photos from this trip of all your river fun will be ones you’ll happily look back on. And who knows, after all the fun, maybe the bride and groom will be inspired to organize a post-wedding trip with all of their friends or even include rafting as a honeymoon activity. Get outside, take the plunge and join us here at Cascade Outdoors on either our half-day or full-day as well as our group rafting trips.