Wedding Preparations...dresses and wedding show

From the last time I've posted, I've seen Lindsay twice! :)  One weekend there (in Wilmington) and one weekend here (in Raleigh). Both beautiful places. Both places Lindsay initially suggested her Bachelorette Bash take place. Lindsay was thinking this...

Wilmington's Waterfront

Raleigh's Historic Downtown

But we all know, That ain't happnin'! 

Spirited Bourbon Street, New Orleans!

As you all have heard, Lindsay, Jessica and I went to look at Bridesmaids Dresses in Raleigh! A visual for color, fabrics, and styles was just what Lindsay needed to hone in oh her wedding day ideas. The conclusion: shades of coral for color, a variety of styles, in identical fabrics! Although we all know women's minds change so quickly, so as Jessica said, "Can't wait to see whats new this fall!" The maids dress decision doesn't need to be made until February 2012 really, so there is still plenty of time.

Coren Moore

One Color Family

Variety of Styles in Identical Fabrics

I would assume you all know since the beach bash go canceled, but AP is gone for a 6 week summer internship on the Chesapeake Bay! Coming from a relationship that was 4 college years long distance, it sucks. So any chance you get, give Lindsay a call. She would love to hear from you. Especially your thoughts on the wedding. I'm planning to go down there for the Aug 7 Brooklyn Arts Center Wedding Show. This is the actually building she and AP will wed so I'm very excited to see. I'll take some pictures for those of you not able to make it. For those local ladies, let me know if you want to join. I'll most likely go Saturday late afternoon since the show is Sunday at noon. Until next time!

New Orleans Classy or New Orleans Sassy?

Usually a few things come to mind when the words "Bachelorette Party!" are mentioned: male strippers, penises (is it plural peni?), lingerie, cocktails, sex toys, sash with matching bridesmaids shirts, pole dancing classes with one hot male teacher for each female at the party! ... okay so maybe the last one's a stretch. just one teacher for the whole class would work. But, knowing the Bride-to-be, she will definitely want some class! However, it would be no fun if the Bride-to-be didn't turn a dark shade of red a few times over the bachelorette bash weekend. And so: SASSY and CLASSY unite!

To give you the gist of what I was thinking (and as I said, make comments if you are totally against something or have a better idea).

Friday May 18 

Arrive in New Orleans hopefully around lunchtime all in matching Bridesmaids t-shirts (except Lindsay of course!)

check into accommodations (Got Steph looking into that already! any updates?).

Figured we could hang out Friday and go to casual dinner and grab drinks and do the gift celebration. Comment with dinner & party locations and gift ideas - examples: Classy: joint gift of sentimental value, Sassy: lingerie theme gifts, etc.

Saturday May 19

Figured we could do something fun during the day. Get a pick-me-up-coffee and brunch at one of the many cafes. Comment with fun things to do - examples: Classy: River Boat Ride and Facials, or Sassy: Private Burlesque Class (Linz would love this!)

Streetcars will be a must for Sat Night - Get dolled up and do the Bachelorette Bash on Bourbon St! Lindsay definitely wears the Bachelorette sash tonight. Dinner, drinks, party! Classy: Karaoke  or Sassy: Cocktail Tour 

Sunday May 20

Possibly Brunch? depends on departures

Lets make the best of this short but worth-while weekend and start throwing around ideas! 

NEW ORLEANS HERE WE COME!