The Save the Date email for my bachelorette party went out yesterday! We are going to spend a few days on the lake in lovely Coloma, Michigan. Mr. Peacock’s family has a condo right on the lake, with a party boat in the dock and a hilarious townie bar within walking distance. There isn’t a place where I feel more relaxed and happy. I can’t wait to spend a few days lounging around in swimsuits, drinking margaritas with all my favorite girls. I love it too because it will be pretty inexpensive - it’s only a few hours drive from Chicago and there is nary a stripper in site.
I am down in Austin, TX right now with Mr. Peacock enjoying the South By Southwest Interactive Conference. The sun is shining (unlike in Chicago) and the southern accents in Texas are so lovely. The combination of receiving that save the date and the accents are making me really wish that I had a copy of one of my all-time favorite movies with me- Shag.
Did anyone else watch this movie repeatedly as a teenager? I had such a mad crush on Buzz. Anyway, Shag is set in the 60’s. Carson (Phoebe Cates) is engaged to be married to the heir of a tobacco fortune (Harley Ralston) and her three girlfriends are taking her one last trip before she becomes a married lady. Carson thinks that they are going on a trip to Fort Sumter to tour colonial homes, but instead they are going to dance with boys in Myrtle Beach. Bridget Fonda plays Malaina, the daughter of a minister who is dying to break out as an actress. Annabeth Gish plays Pudge, a formerly overweight and super shy girl who is looking for love. Page Hannah plays Luanne, the extremely proper daughter of a Senator. It’s totally one of those movies where you start wondering why these four girls would be friends in the first place.
This movie rules because of all the fun oldies music, fabulous dance moves and classic teenage silliness. There are also some of the best movie lines of all time, including but not limited to “this is the most fun!”, “beevo?” and “y’all is the horniest bunch of white folks I ever seen!” Aside from the fact that Carson leaves Harley for the smoking hot Buzz, that would be the best bachelorette trip ever. Maybe I can ask my friends to speak in southern accents and dance to 60’s music with me. Maybe not…
Out-of-town bachelorette parties seem to be increasingly popular. Does anyone else have fun plans for a getaway?
Oh, Peacock! Shag is absolutely one of my favorite movies of all time. In fact, I refuse to invest in a DVD, because all of the music is different than it is on the VHS!
As a former South Carolina girl, I wholeheartedly relate to this movie on so many levels…it’s kind of scary. And yes, reliving their fantastic trip to Myrtle Beach WOULD be a phenomenal bachelorette party!
OMG- I LOVE THIS MOVIE!! I didn’t think anyone else knew about it!! Of course, being in So. Cal, no one really had these awesome parties, but I could dream. Shag and Steel Magnolias killed me with the southern charm.
And… The music is different on DVD??
I LOVE this movie! The minute I saw the title of your post I thought, could it be SHAG? Excellent! I wanted to marry Chip, he’s so sweet! Yes, the music is different and don’t buy the soundtrack because none of the music is the same. Due to licensing issues I think.
Coloma, Michigan! I LOVE Coloma. My grandparents have a condo there as well and I practically grew up spending the summers there…..Ah, the memories. I am sure that you will have a blast!
I saw this movie in high school with a bunch of girlfriends. I remember it was adorable and I really liked it. Thanks for bringing back the memories!!
I am so glad that you all love that movie as much as I do! I did notice the soundtrack change, but since I no longer own a VHS player I had to buy the DVD. The original opening song was called “Shag”- why would they change that?!
My friends and I watched Shag so much that we went through atleast 2 VHS copies!!
I’m guessing that the license rights were only obtained for the vhs distribution and perhaps they weren’t able to get them for the dvd version? That’s probably the reason for the soundtrack change.
I’m pleased to share my fair city with you this week! SXSW is great, isn’t it? We’re having a coed bachelor(ette) party at FI’s lake house in New Braunfels, which is where we met while I was on a girls’ river trip and he was on a guys’ river trip.
I love SHAG! When I saw your post title, I could hear that exact line in my head. I have to say, though, that I have such a soft spot for Pudge and Chip. He is so darn cute!
I love this movie!!! I am so glad others out there enjoy it as much as me!
seriously one of the BEST movies ever. i’m a south carolina girl so maybe i’m partial. 
So weird! I was just telling Mr. Donut about SHAG the movie and thinking how it would be great to grab some champagne and watch this movie with my girls after the rehearsal dinner!
I’m actually leaving Chicago for MI for my bachelorette party too! We’re heading to my aunt’s cottage in Traverse City for the weekend to eat, drink, visit the wineries, and just chill with the girls. My best friend’s bachelorette party is in Chicago two weeks before mine, so I’ll get all my “wild girl” stuff out here and be ready for my “chill” side up there!
Miss Peacock, Chicago
Age and Occupation: 26, PhD Student
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Internet Whiz
Engagement Date: December 5, 2006
Wedding Date: September, 2008
Blogging Since: December 13, 2007
Venue: St. Clement Church, Cafe Brauer (or a big church wedding and a fancy party at a cafe in Lincoln Park.
About Me: I am a grad student with a secret obsession for all things wedding related. I also love to read, travel, drink champagne and go for walks with our dog, Maisy, and Mr. Peacock. We are planning our very vintage wedding in the greatest city in the world, our hometown of Chicago. I am so proud to be a Bee!
I so love that movie….when I saw your title I read it in the accent of how it is said in the movie, then chuckled to myself and wish I could watch it. It has been way to long.