Event Planning Tips, Ideas & Local Guides

Arizona's heat is no joke, but with that comes the opportunity to throw the best pool party of the summer. A normal pool party might have some floaties and a cooler with drinks outside, but with Girl About Town you can take your pool party to the next level, creating an event your friends will still be talking about next summer! Why settle for a cooler of White Claws when you can have a bartender crafting summer specialty drinks? Why use paper plates and Solo Cups when you ca

Picking the dates is the hardest part of planning a bachelorette. Everyone has a different schedule, half the group wants to "just figure it out later," and you are the one stuck holding the group chat together. Here is a trick that takes the guesswork out of it: pick a weekend when Scottsdale already has something going on, and let the city do half the planning for you. The best Scottsdale bachelorette weekends are almost always the ones built around an event. Anchoring your

You're planning a guys trip to Scottsdale. Maybe it's a bachelor party, a guys' weekend with the crew, or just an excuse to escape. The internet's full of generic "10 things to do" lists that miss the point: you want an itinerary that actually flows, venues that won't bore you, and a plan that doesn't fall apart by Friday night. We've planned hundreds of guys trips in Scottsdale (and New Orleans). Here's what we've learned works, what doesn't, and how to actually pull off a w

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 found the ring, and now you need the spot. Congrats, this is the fun part. We're Girl About Town, and we've spent over three years planning proposals across Scottsdale and Greater Phoenix. We've learned exactly which locations make people stop, gasp, and cry the good kind of tears. We've also learned which ones look amazing on Instagram but turn into a logistical nightmare at sunset. Below are our five favorite places to propose in the Scottsdale area, plus the insider

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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

We've planned 150+ bachelorette weekends, birthdays, and girls trips across Scottsdale, which means we've spent a suspicious amount of time "researching" the best margaritas in Scottsdale on behalf of our clients. Someone has to. Most roundups hand you 40 restaurants and call it a guide. That's not a recommendation, that's a phone book. So here are three we actually order from, again and again, when we're out with a group or scouting a spot for a client. One spicy, one custom

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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