Gatsby-Inspired Girl's Night in San Francisco
Laurel Niedospial's bachelorette party, which took place last summer, was ahead (or should we say backwards?) for its time. Bridesmaids Ramsay and Lauren Sloss helped organize the party, but it was a collaborative effort amongst the entire group.
Her favorite moment: The bridesmaids told the 28-year-old to dress up in her favorite decade. A vintage enthusiast, she couldn't have been happier: "When else do we get an opportunity to wear a classy costume?" said Niedospial.
The girls got ready together at 4 p.m., then there was a knock on the door. Surprise! It was Niedospial's wedding photographer, who was secretly hired by the bridesmaids to capture the fun. They took some photos around the neighborhood, then went to dinner, karaoke, and capped off the night with cocktails. So did they play any games? "We drank, does that count?" joked Niedospial.
Photos by Christina McNeill.
Bachelorette Party Essentials:
- Outfits: The bride bought hers from Macy's especially for the party, but other guests just repurposed what they already owned.
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Retro-Fabulous Weekend in Cromwell, Minnesota
When we think of bachelorette parties, "timeless" isn't the first word that comes to mind, but this weekend getaway captures the nostalgia of a bygone era — the inspiration board features Marilyn Monroe in a white one-piece! — and girlhood friendship. "My Maid of Honor, Jill Olson, chose this theme. She thought it would be fun and great to look back on forever," said the bride, Ann Marie Violet Seurer.
Here's what the MOH had to say about the party on her blog, Simply Viewed: "There were bonfires, sunsets, laughs, cries, locals without teeth, more laughs, dance music, darts, catchphrase, sunshine, more laughs, a cozy cabin, and a private dock. All in all, it brought us so much closer together and made Ann’s wedding weekend even more of a great time." In addition, there were five other guests in attendance: friends Nicole Hafermann, Cassondra Meyer, Megan Bruzek and Sheena Lien; and Jessica Seurer, the bride's new sister-in-law.
Her favorite moment: "By far, my favorite part was the photo shoots. They were filled with silliness and laughter, which is exactly why I picked those girls to be my bridesmaids!" said the guest of honor.
Photos by Jill Olson/Simply Viewed.
Bachelorette Party Supplies & Essentials:
- Invitations: Custom-designed by Jill Olson. She printed them out at Office Max (using their paper), and accented them with string and rings from Michael's.
- Vintage soda: The soda was purchased at Walgreens, and the vintage crate is from Ebay.
- Balloons, cups, and straws: Spencer's.
- All other décor: DIY using items from craft and thrift stores, such as Michael's and Unique.