… Let’s revisit my bachelorette party! I never posted this video because I HAD SHAME but I now feel that it’s just too hilarious to be lost in cyberspace.
What? Like you don’t sing karaoke on cruise ships with panties on your head?
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My Girls
Tomorrow, I’ll be at my bridal shower where I will be in the company of 30 beautiful ladies, young and old gracefully mature, who’ll all bond over silly girly games and summer sangria. I can’t wait.
I’m so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family. My heart feels warm and full when I think about all the people who’ve helped me and Matt this year, from planning our last hurrahs to spending their Sunday nights tying ribbons onto sticks.
Right now, I want to introduce you guys to my bridesmaids, who’ve been so amazing and have made my whole wedding journey so much more special. Copied and pasted from our wedding website, here they are!
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Carissa Carissa, aka “Little Woo,” is Michelle’s one and only sibling. People always say the two of them look alike but they can’t really see the resemblance. She is an independent spirit and a born risk-taker, recently starting her own business, Name That Frame, and signing up for the Miss Chinatown pageant, even though she can barely order ice water at Chinese restaurants. Michelle and Carissa laugh so much whenever they’re together, whether they’re reciting lines from “Elf” or belting out showtunes from their childhood. They are so different from one another but they’ll always be close. Sister Power! |
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Desiree Desiree and Michelle met in their college sorority. The first time Michelle saw Desiree, she thought, “Wow, that girl is buff.” Desiree is extremely competitive. (Sometimes at restaurants, she’ll gulp down her entire glass of water and declare “I WIN!” as everyone at the table sits there confused.) She’s also genuine, compassionate and hilarious. Desiree is studying to get her PhD in organizational psychology so she loves making Michelle take personality tests. It is because Desiree is an ENFP and Michelle is an INFP that they can remain such wonderful friends (but never remember when they’re supposed to hang out). |
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Nao Michelle met Nao in high school. They became instant friends and even created a secret language and a comic book saga (starring themselves, of course). They went on to be roommates in college, which was endless silliness and bliss. Michelle is in awe of all Nao has accomplished since then—she was a designer for Max Azria (Madonna wore one of her creations!) and is now studying to become a speech pathologist. Nao is warm, thoughtful and full of smiles and energy. And hotness. |
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Jessica Jessica and Michelle met their first year of college. She was this sweet gal from Louisiana who wore bright headbands and said “y’all.” Little did Michelle know she was crazy! In the best possible way, of course. Jessica helped quiet little Michelle come out of her shell by taking her to parties and inviting her to check out her sorority, Pi Beta Phi. The rest is history. Jessica is also one of the smartest, most ambitious people Michelle knows. She’s currently a dentist in the US Navy. Michelle is very proud to have her as a close friend—and she salutes her! |
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Alice Alice and Michelle met in high school choir. (Yep, they were just like the kids in “Glee”—um, okay, not really.) They were in the same sorority at UC Irvine but became good friends after college, when they would run (almost) every morning together on their old high school track. Alice and Michelle went on two trips together, first to China and then to Costa Rica. Alice has since followed her dream to live it up in the Big Apple, where she now teaches special education. Michelle misses her quirky antics, impeccable organizational skills and her amazing snickerdoodles, but she mostly misses her kind, caring heart. (Haha, Alice hates it when friends get mushy!) |
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Through the Years
I believe that one of the greatest traditions ever is the wedding slideshow. It’s an entire musical tribute — to yourself! And your fiance, too, of course. A few weeks ago, I sat with my sister in my grandmother’s living room, sifting through piles of old photos. We laughed and laughed at gems like these.
One of my composite shots. My parents wanted me to be a child star. That had absolutely no effect on my adult psyche, can’t you tell?
We provided entertainment at all the Elks Lodge luncheons.
Here, my sister (left) rocks the ruffled curtain dress my mom made for her, while I keep it classy in crushed velour.
I thought I was so cool with my floral vest and chicken legs.
Just a cute pic of baby me! (Wearing my doll’s clothes.)
Can’t wait to show you the full slideshow. Matt’s childhood photos are even better.
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Labor of Love
Me: We need to paint 160 sticks.
Matt: OK, let’s lay them out on the ground and spray paint them.
Me: No! We should handpaint each one individually.
Matt: That will take forever! And there’ll be streaks.
Me: But we can sit at the table together, paint and have conversation. It’ll be so fun! And the streaks will show that they were made with love.
Matt: Sigh. Fine
Two hours later, with kinks in our neck, paint in our fingernails and sweat on our foreheads on this hot summer night—we should have done it his way.
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Kissing Practice
Me: Let’s see … what else do we have to do? Oh! We should practice our kiss! Are you gonna go right or left?
Matt: Uhhhh …
Me: Let’s go right. And hold it for at least three seconds.
Matt: That’s so long!
Me: OK, fine, two seconds. Ready … “You may kiss the bride!”
*KISS*
Me: [With my lips pressed against his] One thousand one, one thousand two – that’s too short!
Matt: OK, fine, three seconds.
Me: OK, go.
*KISS*
Me: One thousand one, one thousand two, one thousand three … Hey! Your eyes are open!
Matt: I’m trying to look at the camera.
Me: Gah!
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A Confused Sole*
Planning a wedding typically takes about a year and in that year, you’re bound to change your mind on some things. It happens. I mean, back in September 2009, when Matt proposed, I liked Black Eyed Peas’ “I Got a Feeling.” Sometimes feelings don’t last.
That said, I think I want to wear a different pair of wedding shoes than originally planned. Which is a sad because I already have the cutest pair of wedding shoes. They match the theme of my wedding and would photograph so well. Look:
Pale pink lace flats from Urban Outfitters. Shoe clips from b Poetic on Etsy. (Sorry for these blurry phone pics.)
But I had my dress fitting this weekend and tried on the shoes with the dress for the first time. And they just look odd together. My dress is very simple and sleek. The shoes are frilly and cutesy. I had a feeling this might be the case but I loved the shoes and figured nobody would look at them once the dress is on. But still, they don’t match.
And then I happened to find these sandals on the clearance rack at Forever 21. They were five bucks.
They’re a little cheesy but they match! Perfectly! And I’m a sandals girl. I think I’d be comfy in them.
But the other ones are so preeetttty.
Thoughts? Advice? Links to more shoe porn?
*Ba-dum-bum-chhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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A Sort-of Wedding Update
O HAI, I’m getting married in five weeks. I gotta admit, I’ve been a terrible wedding blogger throughout this whole journey. Not that I ever declared myself a quote-unquote wedding blogger but I’m a BLOGGER! who’s planning WEDDING! so you’d think this site would have more table setting porn and polls on whether I should go with the sparkly sandals or the lace flats. I’m sorry.
It’s not that I don’t want to tell you ever little wedding detail. Oh, I’ve want to. I want to tell you about the [BLEEP] and how we’re serving [BLEEP] and how I just made 160 [BLEEP] to match the [BLEEP] and how I just can’t wait to [BLEEP] the [BLEEP] out of the [BLEEP]! I want to tell you everything! But alas, Matt and I decided to keep a lot of these details a surprise for our guests, which may not be the greatest idea because now everyone is probably expecting something spectacular, like fire eaters and midget acrobats. Wait, did I just give too much away? OK, you got me. We will not be having midget acrobats at the wedding. Again, I’m sorry.
I do want to share something since, well, as you may have noticed, I’m kind of lacking in blog material. So, um, look! Our guest book:
From Martha Stewart Crafts. Pretty cute, huh?
Though I just came across this idea, which is so much cooler. Who would’ve thought I’d have guest book envy?
Weddings are fun.
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Girls’ Weekend Out
I’m back from my bachelorette cruise. It was crazy, ridiculous fun. I’m still in a giddy daze.
Some memories:
Singing karaoke while wearing 12 pairs of panties as accessories.
Shrimp cocktail. So much shrimp cocktail. By the way, right now, I’m really craving shrimp cocktail.
Penis straws, pimp cups, silly glasses, batman capes and party hats. You know, just the basic necessities.
Strippers in Mexico. I don’t want to talk about it.
Judging a Hairy Man Contest. *Shiver*
Food comas.
Dares. (Thanks for the sunscreen rubdown, random hot boy!)
“Never have I ever …”
Tears of laughter.
Being known as the “Woo Girls.” Not because of my name but because we’d walk around everywhere screaming, “Woooooooooooo!”
BINGO!
Dancing all night.
Feeling young again.
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So much love to my sexy bachelorette posse. If you wanna see photos, they’ll probably be posted on Facebook. (I’ll then no longer be allowed to run for office.)
Best trip ever.
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Bon Voyage!
Sorry it’s been a bit quiet around here. I’ve just been so exhaustingly busy … having fun! Tomorrow, I set sail for Mexico on my bachelorette cruise. It’s a hard life, I know. Miss you all!
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Here Comes The Bride(zilla) — and she’s giving you 100 bucks!
I’ll admit it. When BlogHer asked me to review a new episode of “Bridezillas,” I was taken aback.
Dude, why me?
Is it because I returned 200 invitation envelopes because they were the wrong shade of yellow? What? I was looking for more of a canary yellow, not an electric yellow—they’re so different. (In the end, I couldn’t deal so I just went with white.) Or maybe it’s because no, I don’t wanna sit at a traditional head table with the entire bridal party—I want a throne! I mean, er, a sweetheart table with just me and Matt. What? I want to see all our lovely guests, that’s all. Or could it possibly be because I once had a nightmare that we had our wedding on a yacht and we forgot the pom-poms? Oh my goodness, the pom-poms! My wedding would be ruined! Ahhhhhhhhh!
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