There’s nothing more exciting than dreaming up a girls weekend—and nothing more frustrating than watching it evaporate because someone got busy, someone got anxious, and someone said, “Maybe next time.”
Planning a girls trip is easy.
Getting everyone to actually show up? That’s an art form.
Here’s how to plan a girls trip that doesn’t just sound fun—it happens, it’s unforgettable, and it becomes a tradition your friends block off on their calendar every year.
Because girlhood isn’t something you outgrow. It’s something you maintain.
Step 1: Pick a Destination With Built-In Fun
If your location requires hours of research just to figure out what to do, people lose enthusiasm.
Choose a place where the fun is already curated for you—like Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, one of the fastest-rising girls trip destinations in the Midwest.
It’s walkable, loaded with things to do, and filled with Instagrammable moments. You don’t have to create fun here. It’s waiting for you.
Start your trip at Bonded by Gigi
https://www.bondedbygigi.com/
where celebration is not just welcomed—it’s built in.
Step 2: Make Connection the Core
A successful girls trip isn’t about seeing every attraction—it’s about reconnecting with each other.
That’s why activities that spark bonding are non-negotiable. The best ones are emotional without being awkward, cute without being cheesy, and fun without requiring a bridesmaid-level commitment.
This is where the permanent bracelet ritual comes in
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It’s a shared moment you’ll remember every time you look at your wrist—and unlike matching shirts, you’ll actually keep it.
Walk-ins welcome, booking optional. Zero pressure. Maximum meaning.
Step 3: Give Everyone Something to Look Forward To
Shared anticipation is the engine of attendance.
Send outfit ideas, mood boards, Pinterest inspo, and activities your friends can picture themselves doing. The more vivid the vision, the more likely people say yes.
At Bonded by Gigi, the photo ops are ready for you:
💗 glam dressing rooms
💡 neon signs
✨ disco balls
🎀 pink walls
You don’t have to imagine the vibe—you step into it.
Step 4: Choose Activities That Feel Personal
Generic plans fall apart. Unique plans stick.
Instead of doing what everyone always does, choose something that feels tailor-made for your group:
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A DIY trucker hat bar where everyone creates a custom hat
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A lakeside brunch that feels like a scene from a movie
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A night-out outfit you picked especially for the vibe
https://www.bondedbygigi.com/collections/clothing
When people feel considered, they commit.
Step 5: Don’t Over-Schedule
Your itinerary should feel like freedom, not homework.
Choose:
✨ One anchor moment per day
✨ One optional activity
✨ Space for spontaneity
The best girls trips leave room for surprise, laughter, and the unexpected inside joke that becomes lore.
Pro tip: Make your anchor moment happen early in the trip so the bonding happens up front.
That’s why so many groups stop into Bonded by Gigi right when they arrive—it sets the tone and turns strangers into sisters before the cocktails hit.
Step 6: Create a Tradition, Not a Trip
The most powerful thing you can build isn’t a weekend.
It’s a ritual.
Permanent bracelets
https://www.bondedbygigi.com/pages/permanent-jewelry
DIY hats
https://www.bondedbygigi.com/pages/hat-bar
Matching outfits
https://www.bondedbygigi.com/collections/clothing
These aren’t souvenirs—they’re stories.
When a trip becomes a tradition, attendance becomes automatic.
Step 7: Make It Easy to Say Yes
Send clear dates. Offer options. Take the lead.
People don’t bail on plans—they bail on confusion.
Your job isn’t to convince your friends to come.
Your job is to remove every excuse not to.
Lake Geneva makes that easy:
close enough to drive from places like Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago
fun enough to feel like vacation
affordable enough for everyone
Bonded by Gigi makes it irresistible:
It’s not just a store—it’s the moment everyone talks about later.
The Girls Trip People Don’t Forget
When you plan a girls weekend with intention, friendship becomes the luxury. Matching bracelets become the memory. Outfits become part of the story. And every photo becomes proof: you didn’t just plan a trip.
You created a chapter.
Start here:
Permanent bracelets (walk-ins welcome)
https://www.bondedbygigi.com/pages/permanent-jewelry
Custom trucker hat bar
https://www.bondedbygigi.com/pages/hat-bar
Outfits for the weekend
https://www.bondedbygigi.com/collections/clothing
Girls trips happen everywhere.
But the ones you remember?
They happen at Bonded by Gigi.