(Venmo usernames and QR codes are the new era in bachelorette party favors)
by Ersilia Pompilio
If you've ever been on a road trip, chances are you've encountered a car full of bachelorettes with the words "Buy the Bride a Drink" and a Venmo account or QR code plastered on the back window of their vehicle. The bride of the bachelorette party you're about to plan wants you to incorporate this 'trend' for your bachelorette road trip to Palm Springs, California. But is this a trashy trend or a genius idea?
Let's face it: planning a bachelorette party can be expensive. Bachelorette road trippers on TikTok have made the "Buy the Bride a Drink" trend go viral. You might think it's "vulgar" and that "virtual begging" for money is not your style. Believe it or not, the "Buying the Bride a Drink" trend has been around for centuries and is a time-honored tradition in many cultures.
Rooted in Roman Times
In the tapestry of wedding traditions, buying the bride a drink is a simple yet meaningful gesture. It's a symbol of celebration—an expression of well-wishes and a shared moment that enriches the bride and the bachelorette party experience.
Rooted in various cultural customs and wedding rituals, buying the bride a drink has been a longstanding tradition. The exact origin of this custom is unknown. Many believe it may have originated in ancient Rome, where the groom would typically offer the bride's father a drink to symbolize his commitment to the bride's marriage.
Modern Times and Viral Trends
"Suppose it flops? No harm, no foul." The motto garnered a group of bachelorettes on TikTok a whopping $3000.00 on their bachelorette road trip with their "Buy the Bride a Drink" campaign.
According to an article in the Washington Post, Venmo does not know how or when the "Buy the Bride a Drink" trend started on its platform. People have come together organically since the launch of the Venmo platform, which has grown and evolved as a cash-free way to send money.
Buying the bride a drink shines as a simple and meaningful act. It's a symbol of celebration, an expression of good wishes, and a shared moment that enhances your bachelorette road trip experience.
"At first, I was a little embarrassed to post it on the back of my car," stated a Reddit user. "But our trip to Vegas was a financial strain on me, so I said, why the hell not? During our roundtrip, we made $1300.00 with our "Buy the Bride a Drink" campaign. That money went towards our club bill and took off some financial strain on the invited girls and me. It's completely the choice of those who chose to send money to us and say 'Yay'!"
"I hate them!" explains a user on TikTok. "But we got $400.00 at my best friend's 'bach,' which paid for our bottle plus more the next day."
Can't make it to your friend's bachelorette party?
The "Buy the Bride a Drink Campaign" is a creative way to incorporate those friends who can't attend the bachelorette festivities. They can still send money to the bride, virtually buy her a drink, and be included in all the fun. The campaign is also a creative way to make new friends and contacts.
There Are No Guarantees
"I'm on my Bach now. We have "Buy the Bride a Drink" written on three cars. We got nothing!" a user on TikTok stated.
Of course, there is no guarantee that you will make any money with your "Buy the Bride a Drink" campaign. Many TikTok and Reddit users report that they made no money from using the campaign, but they did have fun trying it out.
How to Create a Buy the Bride a Drink Campaign for Your Bachelorette Road Trip
Venmo is an American mobile payment service that allows account holders to transfer funds via the mobile phone app. Both senders and receivers must reside in the United States.
Download the Venmo app on your phone.
Create an account.
Create a catchy and creative name for your bachelorette SQUAD on Venmo.
Follow the steps to link your bank account to the app.
QR Codes: The Venmo QR code is the best way to request money for the "Buy the Bride a Drink "campaign. When you send or request money, the Venmo app will generate a QR code for your campaign. The recipient can scan the bachelorette code using the Venmo app to receive or send payment.
Safety Tips to Keep in Mind
Be mindful of who you send payments to and accept payments from.
Keep in mind that a lot of private information will be shared.
Remember, people want to be engaged in your happiness. Weddings are poignant reminders of love and connection in a world that often moves too quickly. Buying the bride a drink allows people to express their support and convey heartfelt well-wishes for the bride and her bachelorette SQUAD's road trip journey. So, go ahead and give it a try.
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