We’re not saying you can’t get dressed up in “I’m with the bride” sashes and drink from naughty straws to celebrate your friend’s betrothal anymore—but we’re not not saying that either, especially since, as the U.S. Census Bureau continues to report, the average age of marriage is climbing. In other words, couples are growing up, and so should the way they celebrate.
Here are three places to toast your future with sophistication (naughty straws optional).
Grow from love
A winery is a natural choice for a bachelorette bash ’round these parts, but Pippin Hill takes it one step further, offering your girl gang a private meal in its charming greenhouse (don’t worry—it has AC). For $85 per person, enjoy a variety of grazing boards and curated wine pairings. Plus, you may even catch a glimpse of the farm’s master gardeners at work.
The Wool Factory
Up to 16 guests can celebrate in Broadcloth’s private dining room at The Wool Factory, a popular urban setting for local weddings. Need a few more seats? The Woolen Mills property accommodates up to 30 in its Workshop Loft space—a second-floor spot with exposed brick and high ceilings. The best part: Your menu is fully customizable with the help of Executive Chef Tucker Yoder.
Where love blossoms
Moving from its former spot on West Main Street to a new studio on 10th Street earlier this year means four times the square footage for by-the-slice bakery Cake Bloom—and more opportunities for unique bachelorette offerings, like afternoon tea service or cake-decorating classes.
