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Due to the fact that my mom, sisters, and I are all very busy gals, the only weekend we could all work out for my Ohio Wedding Weekend was at the end of February. And what a weekend it was!
Miss Quiche the Cannibal!
My aunt and cousin are unable to travel to Jamaica for our wedding, so they graciously offered to host my wedding shower as a gift to us. Lisa and I were very close growing up, and it meant so much to me.
Cousin and Auntie Quiche & I
There was lots of food. Lisa was thrilled to be able to use all of the adorable serving platters and bowls that she received from her wedding two years ago. They were finally used for the first time! 
Before I was engaged - I’ll admit it – I scoffed at “traditional” wedding showers - oohing and ahhing over coffee pots and enough toilet paper to bring back high school memories of laying flat in the back of a truck in the middle of the night to TP your “crush”. I’ll also admit when I am wrong. I couldn’t WAIT for the shower, and it was a blast, toilet paper and all. 
With my niece (& flower girl!), Little Miss B.
Two of my Chicago bridesmaids, Nicole and Andrea, road tripped with me. The 6-hour drive (full of Swedish Fish and 100 Calorie Snack Packs) was something I will always remember. Plus, it was great to have almost all of my girls together again before the wedding!
The Buckeye girls! Karrie, Kori, Bridesmaid Laura, Leisha, and Bridesmaid Bethany
All together now! Ooooh! Ahhh!! A coffee pot!
After the shower, we all checked in to suites at the The Lofts, a hip, cool hotel downtown (read a great review here. I agree – I do LOVE Columbus). One thing that hasn’t changed from my pre-engagement days is my loathing for “traditional” bachelorette parties with peni*es (I can’t even type it!) and the like. Bridesmaid Bethany knows me like I know myself, and organized a fun dinner at Due Amici followed by a night of singing and dancing at The Big Bang. I absolutely love piano bars, and The Big Bang was a blast.
One lucky Quiche with friends and family
Bethany and I
Okay, so they managed to get the “bachelorette” on stage to sing to me. I was then practically booed off the stage and was told I was the “shyest bride they’ve ever seen” after I refused to smack some random dude’s behind. Whatever. Some of the other girls took care of that for me.
Thank you, thank you.
Chicago BM Andrea & I
The Quiche Ladies
I say this all the time and I will say it again. I am so blessed to have such an amazing group of friends. Each one has contributed to my life in a positive way and I am who I am today because of them. I love you girls!
Did you have a non-bachelorette bachelorette party?
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I so agree with you on the non phallic bachelorette party. I told my cousin I would rather stay in and watch movies or something besides this gives my jr bridesmaids a chance to be there.
What a fantastic time!! You are indeed soooo lucky to have such wonderful women in you life!! It’s obvioused you’re loved!
It looks like you ladies had a blast! I’m hoping my bachelorette party goes down the same way!
Looks like a really great time! You have SO many friends and family that went out with you!
I love that dress HAHA! And I agree with you… there will be nothing phallic about my party either! EW!
That looks like so much fun!
At my bacholerette party, we went burlesque dancing, had a nice dinner and then watched a movie. It was great!
Yum . . . the mini-you’s are delectable! I had a penis-free shower as well (um, that sounds dirty); I never understood why a group of independent women would want to spend a whole evening worshipping at the altar of a huge phallus!
Not sure what the girls have in store for me just yet. Yours looked like so much fun!
Ooooooh! Aaaaah! I own that coffee maker too! I have the version that has a bean hopper/grinder on the top and I luuuuurve it! My shower is this weekend, and I admit, I am very excited about it even though I previously saw no value in them!
LOL @ Oooh Ahhh a Coffee Maker
and I’m with you on the no Penis Bachlorette Parties. I’ve specifically told my BMs I DO NOT WANT A PENIS BACHLORETTE PARTY… I think I offended one of them, but it’s just not my thing
So much fun - yaaay! Can’t wait for the next one in CHICAGO!! xoxoxox
I asked for a penisless party, we’ll have to see if the girls can stick to that rule, just for one night
We are taking a 4 day cruise to the Bahamas. It should be nice and relaxing. Just what I would want!
Looks like so much fun and it’s very clear you are well loved.
So awesome!! How nice to be so loved! Btw, Mr. G is flying into Columbus for almost 2 weeks for a business trip. Maybe I should visit him? It looks like a fun area!
@Miss Glitter: Yes! Te fun areas are the Short North and Arena District. Boutique shopping, great dining, bars, etc. You’ll love it!
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Mrs. Quiche, Chicago/Montego Bay
Age and Occupation: 28, Interior Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 42, Telecom Guru
Engagement Date: July 2, 2008
Wedding Date: May, 2009
Venue: Coyaba Resort, Montego Bay
About Me: I love Chicago and can’t imagine living anywhere else (Well, except Paris. Or anywhere in France, for that matter!). I’m a full-time worker, part-time student, soon-to-be-step-mom, indie music lovin’, architecture and design fanatic, macaroni and cheese addict, vegetarian, Francophile, Ohio State football obsessed, wedding planning girl. Mr. Quiche and I are “Partners-in-Crime” and cannot wait to celebrate our marriage surrounded by our family and closest friends. I plan on DIYing my little heart out (or as much as a suitcase to Jamaica will hold).
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