If you and your fiancé have finally decided on your wedding party members, then you might want to think about planning a fun, exciting and creative way to introduce them to one another. Keep in mind that many of them may not be from the same social circle within your friend groups, and bar hopping is not the most original way to bond. Here are five fun, creative, and enjoyable ways to bond with your wedding party!

  1.  Go to a workout class together! What better way to prepare for your wedding than working out and having fun with your bridesmaids? In West Ocean City, MD, Pure Power Studio is a big hit when it comes to bachelorette parties. PPS offers a Pure Pole Workout class that is perfect for a bachelorette party. Not only will you get a full body workout, but everyone will have fun getting fit! With pink and purple accents and feminine decorations, this is the perfect atmosphere to bond with the girls. And, don’t forget the champagne!
  1.  Plan a Brunch Potluck! Who doesn’t love brunch? This is a classy and simple idea and is perfect for a Saturday or Sunday morning. Have each member of your bridal party make a brunch dish and have them bring it over to your humble abode to feast, drink mimosas, bloody marys and even play a game or two. This will give your bridal party a chance to get to know each other and bond on a personal level.
  1.  Attend a Wine or Beer Tasting! There are plenty of wine tasting venues throughout the Eastern Shore like Toast Our Coast, Costa Ventosa Winery and Vineyard, and Salted Vine Vineyard & Winery! What better way to bond with the girls than getting dressed up and attending a classy wine tasting? It’s wine o’clock somewhere! And for the groomsmen: Ocean City Brewing Co., Burley Oak Brewing Co., and Tall Tales Brewing Co. are all great breweries offering the tastiest craft beer on the Eastern Shore.
  1.  A Spa Day! Unwind, relax and have some girl time with the women you care about most! Manicures, pedicures, facials and even makeovers can be a great way to bond. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on pampering yourself, have a spa day at home! If you want to treat yourself, Ocean City, MD has many spas including: A Perfect Face Day Spa, Bliss Salon & Spa, Creative Day Spa and Zen Spa.
  1.  DIY Night! Who doesn’t love DIY projects? Pinterest is filled with them and you can create some great things for super cheap! You could even create some centerpieces or decorations for the wedding. Search for the perfect DIY project that suits you and your girls’ personalities – you never know, you might come up with something great!
  1. Plan a tailgating party! If your groom would like to participate in some manly and buff guy things with his best man and groomsmen, than what better way to bond with them than planning a tailgating party! Whether it’s at a football, baseball game or even in your own front yard. Beer, grilling, burgers and games make for the perfect day to celebrate your engagement with the love of your life!

7. Karaoke! Nothing helps us unwind like some good, old-fashioned karaoke! What better way to relax and have fun by having some cocktails food and singing to your heart’s content whether you’re good or bad. You can use this time for your wedding parties to get to know one another before your big day! Who knows, you might even leave with a new favorite song.

No matter what you wind up doing to break the ice with your wedding parties, just remember to have fun and be yourself. You can’t please everyone, and as the bride (or groom), you have to make yourself happy and comfortable. Just be excited because you are getting married with some of your best friends by your side!