Host the Ultimate Throw-Bach With a Retro Bachelorette Party

Take it back to your favorite decade for your bach bash.

Bright pink retro bachelorette party supplies

Photo: xo, Fetti

Updated Jun 29, 2023

Choosing the right bachelorette party theme for your vibes is key. This prewedding weekend will let you have classic, old-school fun with your wedding party like you're kids again. So, why not plan a retro bachelorette party to fit this mood? Retro can be anything you want it to be, from your favorite '90s TV show to an amalgamation of the grooviest decades.

And we've gathered some fun retro theme bachelorette party inspiration from a variety of eras to hopefully make it easier on your party planning checklist. Check out some our favorite nostalgic decorations and more now.

In this story:

Retro Bachelorette Decorations
Retro Bachelorette Party Games
Retro Bachelorette Party Cake Decorations
Retro Bachelorette Party Shirts
Retro Bachelorette Party Welcome Bag Accessories
Additional Retro Bachelorette Party Supplies

Retro Bachelorette Decorations

These retro-themed bachelorette party decorations bring everything from disco party to sock hop. No matter which retro theme you go for, here are some retro bachelorette party decorations to get you inspired.

Throw "Bach" to the Past

These wedding balloons can be customized for any era, complete with a disco ball and roller skates. Because let's be real, those never go out of style.

$15 | Etsy

Color Your World Balloon Arch

This pastel dream balloon arch works for many different decades, like a '90s Lisa Frank-theme or even a disco dance party. And you can even add your own banner to the center to celebrate the bride-to-be.

$39 | The Knot Shop

This banner will immediately bring you back to school dances in the 90s if you're a Millennial. Just make sure the boom box has this song on blast during the bach party.

$12 | Walmart

Disco A-Go-Go Lights

What 70s or 80s-themed party is complete without disco balls? This strand of lights helps bring the retro disco bachelorette party vibes anywhere.

$11 | The Knot Shop

Big "Beauty School Dropout" Vibes Decor

Put on your best poodle skirt and get ready for the sock hop with this decor. The "Grease" soundtrack will also probably be on replay during this 50s bachelorette theme.

$9 | Walmart

Retro Bachelorette Party Games

There are a ton of amazing cities to host your bachelorette party, and these games let you bring the fun anywhere. You may recognize some of these as classic party games with a bach twist.

Let's Drink to the '00s Bingo

You and your best girls may soon be "Tubthumping" like Chumbawamba when you play this Y2K drinking bingo. First one to get bingo should win a classic 2000s toy, like a Tamagotchi or Bop It.

$3 | Etsy

"Create Your Own" Truth or Dare Cards

This scratch-off Truth or Dare will have you reminiscing on your childhood slumber parties, but with a twist. You and your bridesmaids get to write down some truly wild truths to reveal and dares to act out.

$10 | My Wedding Favors

80s Mix Tape Drinking Game

Turn into a total "Maniac" à la Flashdance with this bachelorette party game. Just make sure you're all wearing your best 80s gear to get into the spirit.

$11 | Target

Retro Bachelorette Party Cake Decorations

Every party needs a cake, and these toppers will ensure your cake fits the old-school vibe check. You can even check out popular recipes of the decade to truly make a classic dessert.

Roaring 20s Cake Topper

Party like Gatsby himself with your roaring 20s-bachelorette party. This cake topper will be the cat's pajamas at your wingding.

$10 | Amazon

Boogie Wonderland Disco Cake Toppers

Let your cake take center stage with these disco ball toppers. No matter the decade, your bach party will turn into a boogie wonderland with this bit of decor.

$9 | xo, Fetti

Totally 80s Cupcake Toppers

If "totally" and "gnarly" are in your daily vocabulary, then you're going to love these radical 80s cake and cupcake toppers. Wear your love proudly for this tubular decade.

$14 | Michaels

Dessert at The Max Cupcake Toppers

You'll feel just like you're having dessert at The Max with Kelly Kapowski with these cupcake toppers. You and your bridesmaids can even perform the classic "Go For It!" by Hot Sundae.

$12 | Etsy

Retro Bachelorette Party Shirts

What bachelorette weekend is complete with some matching shirts for you and your favorite girls? Have a blast from the past with one of these options.

Gatsby-Style Bach Party Tank Top

Be a doll and wear these matching tanks with serious flapper vibes. Pop by your favorite juice joint for some giggle juice while wearing these glad rags.

$7 | Etsy

Dancing Queens Disco Tees

If you're feeling those Mamma Mia vibes for your bach party, "you can dance, you can jive" in these tees. Having the time of your life during your pre-wedding weekend just got a bit more disco-tastic.

$19 | Sprinkled With Pink

MTV Generation Tees

Did you grow up when MTV still played music videos? Then you should don these wedding party-themed tees for your 80s or 90s bach bash.

$17 | Etsy

Tie-Dye For" T-Shirts

These groovy tie-dye t-shirts are perfect for any retro bachelorette party. You and your bridesmaids can even choose which slogans speak to your far out vibes for your retro hippie bachelorette party.

$19 | Amazon

OMG Y2K Custom Tee

These tees are giving flip phones and Bratz dolls vibes. Customize it for your future last name, or maybe even for your ultimate Y2K celebrity crush.

$19 | Sprinkled With Pink

Retro Bachelorette Party Welcome Bag Accessories

These aren't the party favors from your childhood. Welcome your bridesmaids to a serious "throwback" weekend with these gifts that say just what kind of bachelorette party they can expect.

I'll Tumble For Ya Tumblers

This tumbler will instantly transport you to those weekends at the mall with your friends. And you can customize them with your wedding party's names so they can use this well after the wedding weekend wraps up.

$30 | Etsy

Old-School Hollywood Glam Robes

This satin, gold robe will have you feeling like your favorite Hollywood royalty, back when those days were all glitz and glam. Just put in your curlers and your favorite red lipstick to complete the look.

$15 | The Knot Shop

Retro Bridal Party Bum Bag

Here's a retro bag that stays fashionable and functional, no matter the generation. You can wear these for a night out on the town or pack all your party favors for your girls in this goodie bag.

$12 | Minted

Heart Eyes Retro Sunglasses

These heart-shaped frames have a classic look that never goes out of style. You'll be heart eyes all night, literally and metaphorically.

$4 | The Knot Shop

Additional Retro Bachelorette Party Supplies

Need a little more to elevate your retro-tastic bash? Don't worry, we have a few more ideas up our sleeves.

Feeling Groovy Napkins

Austin Powers may have missed the 70s, but he'd still call these napkins "groovy, baby." And a bonus of these fun colors and shapes? They work with other decades and eras.

$12 | xo, Fetti

Malt Shop Personalized Glasses

You'll be flying to that "malt shop in the sky" like Frankie Avalon with these fun, custom pint glasses. You and your Pink Ladies can sip on your favorite floats and milkshakes with this retro bachelorette party favor.

$17 | Personalization Mall