The games people play at Play Date Oct 18, 2009
The event has hosted couples, a bachelorette party, groups of friends and even a few Baby Boomers, including Tony Boudreaux, 58. Within an hour of arriving, Boudreaux found himself in a heated game of Scrabble. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Love Lessons Oct 16, 2009
I live out of town, so the other bridesmaids and I agreed that I would handle the bridal shower, and they would plan the bachelorette party. When I received the invitation to the bachelorette party, I was surprised to read that attendees would be charged $140 ... The bridesmaids accused me of not caring about my friend and said it would cover "the cost of a good time." The bachelorette party was a limo ride to a club for dinner (we paid for our drinks), then dessert at one of the bridesmaids'... (Slate)
Saving Face Is Back! And Erica's on a Shopping Spree. Oct 14, 2009
Probably the very first time Eve came home a little tipsy from a bachelorette party, Adam was waiting for her in precisely this posture: still-life of the profoundly wronged male. I drop my purse, binder, wine, and collected Hughie paraphernalia on the coffee table, and drop into the overstuffed armchair opposite him. (Slate)
Planning A Memorable Bridal Shower Oct 11, 2009
How To Throw A Unique Bachelorette Party For The Bride-To-Be. A bridal shower calls to mind a raunchy night out or a male stripper. (Suite101.com)
Couple exchange vows Sept. 12 Sep 16, 2009
A bachelorette party and lingerie shower was given by Ms. Tracy Boyd, Mrs. Elizabeth Bevacqua and Mrs. Nichole Clary on Sept. 10, at The Melting Pot in Raleigh. Copyright. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Five Must-See Scenes in The Proposa... Sep 11, 2009
Oscar Nunez provides laughs and the entertainment for Sandra s bachelorette party. This is Nunez s first foray into major film acting, but his face should be familiar from his recurring role on NBC s The Office as matter-of-fact accountant Oscar Martinez. (Suite101.com)
Couple wed during 2 p.m. ceremony on July 11 Sep 3, 2009
A bachelorette party was held on June 6 at The Lake House in Henrico and given by Marlena Birdsong. Hilda Jenkins hosted a pantry shower on April 4 at South Rosemary United Methodist Church. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
The Dish: Worrying my way through Maine Aug 17, 2009
I worry about how I will manage a bridal shower, bachelorette party, my dress for the rehearsal dinner (it needs cleaning and mending), my bridesmaid s dress (still haven t been fitted for it), Chris tux (he hasn t been fitted yet), Catie s bridesmaid s dress (we still don t have one), and my co-matron of honor (who is going through a tough time and can be a basket case). How am I going to get through all of that, plus cover two towns fairly, plus get my homework done. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Hes curious after her affair Jul 28, 2009
This summer Im attending her bachelorette party and her bridal shower, both of which come with a hefty price tag and gifts. Do I need to send a wedding gift, too. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Always a Bridesmaid is Fine With Me Jul 23, 2009
The bride and I were college roommates and Id known her other friends for years, but the wedding and bachelorette party brought us much closer. We shared memories of the bride, we rode a mechanical bull, we argued over cocktail recipes, we assessed the groomsmen, we conspired in gift-giving, and we danced, danced, danced. (Slate)
Tips for Hosting a Bridal Shower Jul 16, 2009
Not all brides want the drunken bachelorette party; here are some alternate ideas for a fun day. Bridal showers or kitchen teas as they are sometimes known, were traditionally afternoon parties where guests would bring small gifts for the kitchen, such as a can opener. (Suite101.com)
Girls Next Door Kendra has New Show... Jun 25, 2009
At her bridal shower in Hollywood, hosted by her long-time girlfriend, bridesmaid and Girls Next Door co-host Bridget Marquard (of insisted on hosting a crazy and kinky bachelorette party - games included. And while Kendra may have to trade in tequila for sparkling apple cider at her own wedding, at least she will get to dance one dance with Mr. Playboy himself, Hugh Hefner, at the reception. (Suite101.com)
May 16 nuptials for Turner-Hollowell Jun 16, 2009
A bachelorette party was hosted by Brandy Shaw on April 25, at Logans Roadhouse in Roanoke Rapids. The bridegroom s mother & stepfather, Janice & Ronnie King, hosted a cookout at their home in Broadnax, Va. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Recession's Runaway Bridesmaids Jun 16, 2009
And while various bridesmaid expenses -- from bachelorette party costs to, of course, that hundred-dollar dress you'll never wear again -- have inspired gripes for years, during a , they're more likely to evolve into tear-jerking dealbreakers: broke bridesmaids simply decide to drop out. "With the recession, this definitely happens," said Charli Penn, the managing editor of WeddingChannel. (ABC News -- Business)
Playboy's bridezilla Kendra Jun 4, 2009
Marquardt admitted that she wants her friend to have a bachelorette party before the wedding on 27 June, even though Wilkinson insists that she doesn't want it. "She kept saying she didn't want a bachelorette party, but she has to!" Marquardt told Us Weekly. (iAfrica.com)
Couple exchange wedding vows on May 16 in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Jun 3, 2009
A bachelorette party was given for the bride by matron of honor Jessica Watts on May 9, in Roanoke Rapids. . (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Hitched or Ditched Premieres with a... May 27, 2009
The couple deals with doubts from each of their families; Travis' insecurities come out at CeLisa's bachelorette party; The decisions at the alter differ ... CeLisa and her girlfriends went to a bar for her bachelorette party. (Suite101.com)
Stagette Ideas for the Non-Traditio... May 15, 2009
Throwing a Unique Bachelorette Party ... If you are planning a stagette or bachelorette party for a woman who balks at the idea of bar-hopping or embarrassing games, there are still many ways you can give her a unique and memorable celebration to suit her style ... Quiet and relaxing, a day at the spa is the antithesis of a traditional bachelorette party. (Suite101.com)
FireFly Group Events: Reinventing Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties May 14, 2009
From candle making to sword fighting, each bachelor or bachelorette party FireFly facilitates is unique to the client. Their website offers packages that are customizable for size, location, and activity choice. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
An interview with Etta James May 8, 2009
If you've ever been to a wedding reception, a bachelorette party, or just watched some of the festivities from Barack Obama's inauguration, chances are you can sing the next line: "My looove has come along.". The song is "At Last," and it made Etta James a crossover star almost 50 years ago. (Boston Globe)
Phil Luciano: Hog-wild wedding truly one of a kind Apr 16, 2009
" But the new preacher almost failed them. In addition to being well known as a frequent streaker in Henry, he's a part-time stripper. In fact, the night before the wedding, he performed at Taran's bachelorette party. Afterward, cops caught wind of his appearance and arrested him. "It was some sort of outstanding warrant," Taran says. "So, 18 hours before my wedding, I had to go to jail and post $500 bail for the preacher. " Meanwhile, one of James' brothers also landed in jail - "He got in a... (Medfield Press, MA)
Roddick to marry SI swimsuit model Decker Apr 15, 2009
This past weekend, the festivities kicked off with a bachelorette party in Decker's native North Carolina, and included her bridesmaids, including fellow S.I. model Julie Henderson. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
