We dropped off Mr. C at school on Thursday, picked up Lil' Mary (our in-car entertainment), and hit the road. Eight not-so-short hours later, we pulled up to the ladies' weekend residence, and I immediately made the bride do the grocery run (great matron of honor, or GREATEST matron of honor??) so I could set up some goodies.
we were pretty ready to see this entrance...
It wouldn't have been a bach bash without some Nico + Lala in the house!
They did a cute twist on the couple's wedding logo just for the bachelorette party, turning the anchor into a palm tree and adding some pink
Everyone had a towel and welcome box on their bed.
"Hangover Essentials" kits contained Advil, saltines, and makeup remover wipes
Thursday we cooked at the house while we waited for the rest of the crew to arrive. Mary did an airport run to pick up Buff, whose flight had actually gone through Nashville and conveniently picked up Lissa on the way down. Lissa even randomly chose to sit right next to Buff--never having met her--because she thought "she had good highlights." Remember that, ladies.
Friday we enjoyed some beach time until it was cut short by a rather unfortunate stingray incident and subsequent ER trip. I realize it is most annoying to just drop that there and not say more, but it could be its whole own post. And nightmare fuel for weeks. And they did such a great job not letting it overshadow the celebration that I wish to do the same here (any of us will, however, talk your head off at length about it if you ask). I will say everyone rebounded beautifully and the patient and his wife were champs. Fortunately for us, we had two nurse practitioners and a doctor with wound-care specialty on the team...
That night, the bride and groom had arranged a bonfire for us on the beach. We grilled out for dinner and then headed to the bonfire for s'mores and conviviality.
Saturday was just this:
a seriously great pool.
and no stingrays.
It poured rain for a while in the afternoon, but we got around this by taking shelter under the cabana, which was conveniently attached to the bar. Lots of apres-swim naps were necessary.
We re-assembled ourselves and headed to a girls' dinner back at the very same pool, which also has a restaurant right on the deck.
It was a wonderful weekend toasting the bride-to-be, and I'd definitely recommend a stay in that area. We opted to drive for supply-toting reasons, but there are easy Southwest flights and it's just such a nice getaway.
it wouldn't be a bachelorette without a car magnet...
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