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Yay! Wedding planning!
Yup, sarcasm. My older sister is getting married October 4th, 2013. I love her, but we definitely have opposite personalities. I'm the planner, organizer that often tends to control everything. My sister is more go with the flow, "I don't know, what do you think" type person in everything, including wedding dress, bridesmaid dresses, centerpieces, EVERYTHING. There are definitely pros and cons to this 
Easy going so she's not a bridezilla, but so laid back that my mom is doing lots of the busy legwork.
As Matron of Honor, I'm in charge of her Bridal Shower, coming up on August 11th. I do NOT miss the drama that goes along with big occasions. For example, tracking down people who do not RSVP. And dealing with guests who are more Bridezilla than bride. Just finished a texting conversation with the soon to be Mother-in-law who went from angry that she never received an invitation (a few weeks ago she said that she had it but had to find it) to saying that when they get married, I will officially be one of her daughters. Less than three months until the wedding!
Soooo, any bridal shower games you guys like? It's a Hawaiian theme shower. My sister for YEARS wanted a beach wedding, but it just didn't work out. So beach bridal shower it is ALSO I am having such a hard time coming up with a Bachelorette party idea. For mine (she wasn't my maid of honor, but a bridesmaid) we went out to a nice dinner then went to a comedy club. I loved it, but I don't want it to seem like I'm just cookie cutting her bachelorette party from mine.
What did you all do? Or what do you wish you had? Let's reminisce
Re: Yay! Wedding planning!
Both of our bridal showers were really low key. We just had family over and talked and whatnot. My MIL made cookies and some goodies and we "raffled" them off.
My bachelorette party was the same pretty much. My MOH made my favorite foods and we got together at her house. We played this game about who knew the most about me and we just kicked back and watched some of my favorite movies and shared good memories. After the crazy-ness of wedding planning, it was great to do something simple with my girls.
also...I know how you feel about being a MOH. My best friend asked me to be hers....and its a totally Bridezilla. But that's another story.
01.21.2012---> I married a redhead I'm crazy about.
04.2016: IT'S A BOY! Elias Alan is due!
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That is such a cute idea! But I have a feeling my sister isn't necessarily wanting a night in. When we went out for my bachelorette party, she definitely drank the most, and enjoys that. I don't want to go to a club either (her other bridesmaids aren't exactly that type) but I think she'll want to get out and do something. I was totally considering a wine and cheese party for the bridal shower though.
Ugh, I feel like there's nothing right for this haha. Too bad the Chippendales aren't going to be in the area (I'm going to see them in August! Too bad they'll be gone by the time the Bachelorette party rolls around)
My Bachlorette was just a shopping trip with dinner, and then we went to my MOH's house and watched Bridesmaids with alcohol. Maybe go on a wine tour or a brewery tour or something like that.
My bridal shower was VERY low key, because that's what my bridesmaids wanted to throw. Wasn't what I would have done at all. It was a whole big drama back then. I really didn't like it at all, but at least I got one, unlike some other people on the board.
There are so many things you could do for a cute beach theme. Mai Tai's for sure, and foods that you could get at a beach. Maybe some sort of sand art activity or centerpieces.
I am not going to lie I have see chippendales 5 times. LOVE LOVE LOVE them.
For the Bach party what about a scavenger hunt with bars in teams. That's out but not sitting there drinking. Or pure romance parties where they have items that you can purchase for her or themselves. We did this for a bridal shower with pampered chef in jan for a friend. We stocked her kitchen and no one had to bring a gift or hardly plan anything. Then we just had alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks available.
What about a spa day, dinner, and then a little drinking.
More ideas:
is there a casino around? That is out and fun but not focused on partying.
also is there any classes you can take? Like I think it would be fun to take a mixology class or a cooking class? Pole dancing llesson
pool party
something like a Dave and busters?
We have rented a margarita machine for the weekend
So excited! Sand art is such a cute idea! Thank you!
And a winery tour sounds great! drinking with a purpose! There are tons of wineries around. I completely blanked on that!
I'm so glad you love them! Everyone is asking "Is Jared okay with it?" Uhh... they're just dancers. Yes, sexy dancers, but still haha. A spa day and then a wine tour. That sounds like a great idea. I wonder how much a spa day would cost...hmmm
Ooo! Pool party is also good! I'll definitely look into mixology classes too! Good idea! I'd love to do pole dancing lessons for it, but a few years ago my sister was hit by a car and broke all her bones from the waist down. She is walking, but with two hip replacements. Unfortunately pole dancing is out. BUT wine tours, mixology classes, swimming, spa days... thanks for all the ideas everyone!
Aww that's such a sweet thought
zen finders. Love it!
Canvas and cocktails is always fun.
I am serious about helping with hair and make up. Cali is not that far and at least you would know your getting great quality.
i can attest... She does great work.
Aww you're so sweet! That would be so great if we could work something out
I think it's only going to be me, my sister, and two bridesmaids, so four of us. We'll talk more as soon as I figure out what's going on 
Her wedding is October 4th. I'll have to see which weekend before would be best for everyone. What do you normally charge? 
Aleigha shared my idea - canvas and cocktails. It's drinking but not the bar thing. I love the spa day idea. Maybe all the bridesmaids could chip in to help pay for the brides pampering?
I had a bridal shower. It was small with family. No games just cake and conversations. A bunch of us went out for a drink after. No bachelorette party here. I would have loved a spa day, canvas and cocktails or a wine tour. Pretty much anything but the bar scene.