Lets Get Weird! : Ashleigh's Bachelorette Party

I can't believe I waited this long to post about the amazing bachelorette weekend we threw for one of my best friends a few weeks ago in Sacramento!

Ashleigh asked me to be her maid of honor in February and from that day on the wheels were turning on where we were going for the bachelorette party. She has eight bridesmaids in total, so it was decided to just have the bridal party in attendance. Coordinating nine girls' schedules was going to be hard enough!

I had to factor in budgets, work schedules, their locations, etc. I thought about many different places, but Sacramento seemed to be the best fit! It was an easy drive for everyone, there was plenty to do, and it still felt like we were getting out of town!

As a planner, my goal was to keep everyone as informed as possible. I'm sure the girls started getting tired of my emails, but I didn't want to spring any extra costs on anyone. I think that is really important for the maid or matron of honor to consider in this process. While we all want to plan the picturesque Las Vegas trip, for most, its just not realistic.

So I literally planned for months, thinking about all the things we could do, reading endless Yelp reviews, finding the best bang for our buck and wanting to make sure that Ashleigh and the girls had a great time!

We managed to keep the destination of the bachelorette party a secret from Ashleigh! My friend Jen and I were driving down with her, letting her know that we were picking up one of the girl's who lives in Sacramento. As soon are we arrive downtown at the Grand Sheraton Hotel, Rachel runs to the car and we all yell, "we're here!" We walk up to our amazing suite and a weekend full of celebration begins!

An afternoon of wine tasting at Downtown & Vine!

Dinner at Zocolo with a mariachi band!

We all wore shirts that said 'Let's get weird' on the front!

On the back they said bridesmaid (or for Ashleigh: bride)

One night we all wore black, while the bride to be stood out in white!

Ashleigh gave us our bridesmaids gifts this weekend! She had sweatshirts made with years we've known her on the back and hangover care kits for the weekend! 

One of the bridesmaids, Amy also made hangover kits for us, as we didn't know Ashleigh was making them too! Needless to say, we were stocked up on amenities to get us through the weekend!

Take a look at some of the great places we visited!

Hotel 

Sheraton Grand Sacramento

 Food

Capital Garage

Paesanos

Zocolo

Lucca

Bars 

Downtown & Vine

The Pour House

 District 30

Dive Bar

Faces

What a FUN weekend it was! We all had a great time getting together to celebrate the wonderful bride to be!

XO,
Brittney

Bachelorette Weekend in San Luis Obispo!

What's a wedding without a Bachelorette party? Or a whole weekend for that matter!?

This last weekend I went on a fun girls trip to Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo.

Pool time, pedicures, girl talk, great food, lots of booze and dancing the night away.

Just a quick recap of the weekend!

Top: All the girls ready for a fun weekend!

Bottom: Sushi at Yanagi

(Serving you table side as you look out onto Pismo Beach!)

 

Top: Our gorgeous view at The Cliffs Resort in Pismo Beach.

Bottom: Mimosas & soaking up the sun poolside!

 

Top: A delicious dinner at Novo on their gorgeous patio.

Bottom: Ready for a night out in downtown San Luis Obispo!

The bride Britnee had a really cute idea and made us 'weekend essential' bags! It was a personal touch to show her appreciation for a wonderful weekend.

She also kept in mind that plenty of Advil, sunscreen and cases of water would be absolutely necessary! Boy did we need it ;)

How cute are these!?

 

There are plenty of resources out there to help you think of some great stuff, like Pinterest! Here are some fun ideas to make the Bachelorette party fun and personal:

 

Corset Invitations

 

Have everyone match and the bride stands out in white!

 

Essentials for the night!

 

 Who knows what the next morning will be like ;)

 

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It may not always be easy to get everyone together, especially if everyone lives in different areas! More and more you see people making a whole weekend out of it instead of just one night. That can sure bump up the expenses.
 

If you are the one planning the weekend, be sure to take into account every one's financial situation.  Sure you want to do everything you can and buy all the fun stuff, but it's better to prioritize the things you really want to do. Focus on a few personalized touches and fun activities for everyone!
 

It is such a special time for a bride with her girlfriends. I couldn't imagine looking back and not having a fun filled weekend with all my girls! Brides definitely understand the commitment and appreciate all the effort! As with a bridal shower, enjoy all of your hard work and have fun!

 

XO,

Brittney