Event Planning Tips, Ideas & Local Guides

A fully styled, photo-worthy private wellness lounge for birthdays, showers, corporate days, and any group of 6 or fewer who wants to glow. A Real Private Spa Party, Not a Group Reservation Booking a Scottsdale private spa party usually means showing up to a chain medspa, getting your group split across two rooms, and leaving with photos that look like everyone else's.The space is sterile. There's nothing personal about it. We built something different with Skin Charm, Scotts

A fully styled, photo-worthy private wellness lounge built for bridal parties who want to recover, glow, and look incredible in every photo. Why Most Scottsdale Bachelorette Spa Days Miss If you've ever planned a bachelorette in Scottsdale, you know the second day is the hardest. Day one is rooftop pools and dinner reservations. Day two is everyone hiding behind sunglasses, ordering room service, and pretending they're fine. The standard fix is booking a hotel spa or a chain

Get on the Rocky Point Waitlist → Pack a bag. Girl About Town is officially the new Rocky Point event planner on the block, and we're booking trips, picnics, proposals, and full weekend chaos in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. If you've ever come back from Rocky Point sunburned, hungover, and slightly traumatized by the grocery run on day one, this one's for you. Why We Picked Rocky Point as Our Next Event Planning Market Honestly? Our clients made us. For years, every Scottsdale bac

Editor's note: We're posting this between Jazz Fest 2026's two weekends. Weekend two kicks off April 30. If you're reading this in real time, half the advice below is for next year, half is for this Thursday. A New Orleans Jazz Fest bachelorette is one of the few bachelorette weekends where the bride is not the only main character. Stevie Nicks is. Or Lorde. Or whoever is closing the Acura Stage that Saturday. The festival runs over two four-day weekends every year at the Fai

Summer birthdays in Scottsdale have one major advantage over everywhere else: the pool isn't just an amenity; it's the entire personality of the party! While the rest of the country scrambles for venue ideas, you're sitting in one of the best cities in America for a pool party! With 300 days of sunshine and a resort scene that rivals Las Vegas, the only question is how to make it feel like your celebration and not just another Saturday at the dayclub. This guide is for anyone

Planning to pop the question in Scottsdale? You're already making a great decision. Here's everything you need to know, from the most romantic spots in the Valley to why working with a local Scottsdale proposal planner makes all the difference. Scottsdale, Arizona is one of the most breathtaking places in the country to get engaged. Between the golden desert sunsets, world-class luxury resorts, and intimate outdoor settings framed by saguaro cactus and mountain views, it's a

If you’re planning a bachelorette party in Scottsdale, you’re in the right place. As a fifth-generation Phoenician and the founder of Girl About Town, I’ve planned hundreds of unforgettable weekends—and I’m sharing the exact itinerary that actually works . This isn’t a generic list. This is the perfect Scottsdale bachelorette itinerary , designed for maximum fun, minimal stress, and just the right amount of luxury. The Perfect Scottsdale Bachelorette Itinerary ☀️ FRIDAY: ARRI

Name - Meghan Birthday - July 25 Sign - Leo Fav movie - Overboard (the one with Golide Hawn) TV show you’re binge watching - America’s Sweethearts (DDC) What song always gets you on the dance floor - Blow the Whistle by Too Short What did you want to be when you grew up? - A weather girl Why did you get into event planning? - I love being the planner and bringing people together. My friend group was never as organized unless I stepped in so it just sort of happened natu

So you are thinking of popping the question? CONGRATS!! You have also come to the best proposal planner in Arizona. With over 3 years of engagement planning experience, we can promise you she will love you even more after seeing the setup we execute. But you have the ring and now have found us, but where are you going to pop the question? Luckily, we have curated a list of the best resorts and locations (with perks) so you don't have to keep looking. Here are 5 of our favorit

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Turning 21 in Scottsdale is a whole different level. Between the rooftop bars, the nightlife in Old Town, and the pool party scene that basically runs year-round, this city is built for a birthday celebration that actually lives up to the hype. But between picking a theme, finding the right venue, and making sure the night goes smoothly — planning it can feel like a part-time job. That's exactly what we're here for. At Girl About Town, we've helped plan hundreds of Scottsdale

An article written by: Rayne Robinson ASU Sophomore Major: Journalism and Mass Communications Expected Graduation: May 2027 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Scottsdale has been making a name for itself in the tourism and hospitality world for years because of its luxury resorts, golf courses and fine dining, but since the late 2010s, Scottsdale has been welcoming a new type of tourism clientele. Scottsdale is ranked the second best bachelorette party location as of 2023, according to a

Picture this: your group just landed, everyone's hungry, nobody agrees on what to get, and somehow you're all standing in a grocery store at 4pm on a Friday with a cart full of chaos. This is not the vibe you planned. Girl About Town's Fill the Fridge service is the group trip grocery delivery solution your itinerary has been missing. We do the shopping, haul everything over, and have your Airbnb or hotel fully stocked before your group even arrives. You walk in, something c

Aug 23 - Sep 22 The 6th sign of the Zodiac, Virgos are ruled by Earth , symbolizing their grounded and practical nature. Known for their attention to detail and analytical minds, Virgos excel in tasks that require precision and thoroughness. They are often seen as reliable and hardworking, always striving for perfection in whatever they do. Virgos have a natural inclination towards helping others, making them excellent friends and caregivers. Some setups we think would fit ou

Whether you’re a local Phoenician or just visiting the city for a weekend getaway, these three local restaurants are a must try for their amazing and delicious margaritas. You’ll be singing, “Gimme one margarita, imma…” you know the rest! My number one pick has to be the Calamansi Margarita at Pyro , located in the Phoenix Metro area. Not only is this margarita beautifully made, but it’s dangerously good! If you love a spicy drink this margarita is perfect for you. It’s not

Old Town Scottsdale gets a reputation for bottle service and rooftop clubs, but the real soul of the city lives in its dive bars. Cheap drinks. Cash registers that still ding. Bartenders who've worked the same shift for fifteen years. Crowds that feel like a slice of the entire valley walked in at once. We've planned hundreds of bachelorette weekends, guys trips, and birthday celebrations in Scottsdale, and dive bars come up on almost every itinerary. The reason? They break u

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Unforgettable Experiences for Every Occasion Whether planning a summer pool party, a bachelorette/bachelor trip, or a relaxing picnic, Girl About Town is here to make your event unforgettable. No matter what city you are traveling to we can make it one you won't forget. Chicago, Denver, Nashville, New Orleans, Santa Barbara, and St. Louis have unique activities that our ambassadors cannot wait to tell you about! We specialize in crafting unique and memorable experiences that

NIGHTMARE BACHELORETTES THE CEO HAS BEEN ON Being in my late 30’s I have been on my fair share of Girls trips as well as bachelorettes here are few of the worst. Don’t tip over Laundry carts- My best friends bachelorette was all of ours first trip to celebrate her Final Fling before the ring. The itinerary was to go to Napa and go wine tasting and stay in Yountville. If you haven’t been Yountville it is super nice and expensive so we were already over our heads with the hotel

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