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Mrs. Martini, New Jersey Age and Occupation: 30, Telecom by day, Superhero by night Fiance's Age and Occupation: 32, Investments & Finance by day, Hip hop dancer by night Engagement Date: May 24, 2008 Wedding Date: March, 2009 Blogging Since: August 18, 2008 Venue: The Venetian About Me: Things that make me happy: Haribo Happy Cola gummies, TV shows on DVD, buying books although I never read them, 80’s rock ballads, ramen, and of course Mr. Martini! He is the calm, logical and number crunching finance guy. I can’t even multiply double digit numbers in my head and I am so indecisive that trying to choose between light green or slightly lighter green paper stresses me out (Wedding planning is going to be soooo much fun). We both find great joy in nabbing great seats at the movie theater for a blockbuster movie on opening weekend, and we are both absolutely crazy about snowboarding. And he loves to cook, I love to eat!
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My Bachelorette Party

April 21st, 2009 @ 4:10 pm by Mrs. Martini

It has been so long since my last update! I know I promised recaps, but I’ve been so busy lately. Mr. Martini and I agreed to stay at our current apartment for about 4-6 months so that we could take the time to get rid of some things and eventually move to a smaller place, but just a couple of weeks ago we found an awesome apartment and decided to take the plunge and move now. So, just shortly after unpacking my things, we’re suddenly re-packing everything for our move this coming weekend.

Because the last couple of months of wedding planning was so hectic, and because we haven’t gotten our professional photos from our photographers yet, I did want to catch up and post about a few things that happened before the wedding date in the meantime—especially the bridal shower and bachelorette party.

I truly have the most amazing friends.

That deserved its own line.

I never wanted a bachelorette party. I never wanted a shower. I hate being the center of attention, and I didn’t want to inconvenience anyone. But my MOHs refused to give me that option, so I wanted to make it as painless as possible, with minimal cost. I would’ve been happy with just a low-key dinner with close friends, or maybe even a slumber party with lots of alcohol.

After much begging, I was able to get them to agree, but in return I wasn’t allowed to complain about anything else they planned for me. A few weeks later, I was given instructions to go to the Hilton Hotel in NYC at a specific time, and instructions to bring a change of clothes, but no other information other than the fact that it would be a variation of the slumber party I had wanted. As Mr. Martini dropped me off in front of the hotel, he joked, “If a ’cop’ comes knocking, don’t open the door!”

When I walked into the hotel suite, I found all my friends there, decorations everywhere, a whole section reserved for alcohol, and a table full of Joe’s Pizza. It was all I could ever ask for. After we had our fill of possibly the best pizza in NYC, Mrs. Bee started pulling out cheese, meat, crackers, and grapes from an icebox. If anyone would be pulling out cheese and crackers in random places, it would be Mrs. Bee (LOL!), so I didn’t think too much about it and just assumed that she was still hungry. Not long after, there was a knock on the door. My heart leapt into my throat and I had this sudden fear that it was going to be a “cop”, but instead, a gorgeous, super-tall woman walked through the door. She came in carrying cases and cases of…

Wine?

My first surprise of the night was a private wine tasting from Wineside Out!

I was ecstatic. What a thoughtful and fun surprise! We spent the next hour or so tasting 6 wonderful wines—three white, and three red. We all love wine too, and we and totally bombarded her with questions. Ever since then, I can recognize the taste of a Pinot Noir without looking at the label, and I’m subconsciously scanning liquor stores for 2005 wines. Of course, wine knowledge is an endless pool, but Wineside Out is perfect for anyone who loves wine. And I LOVE wine.

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Joe’s Pizza!

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Goodness, I guess penis straws are a staple for bachelorette parties.

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MOH H, in loungewear, making us drinks.

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The table all set up and ready for wine tasting.

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Placemats that list the wine and the description, with a pen to take notes.

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Comparing the smell of two different reds.

The next surprise brought tears to my eyes. About a week before, my MOHs gave me a tightly secured envelope with instructions to pass it onto Mr. Martini and his roommate at the time. I wasn’t allowed to open it, was asked not to drop it, and was ordered not to ask any more questions. I finally found out what it was when they pulled out a laptop: inside the envelope was a camera with instructions, including intimate questions about our relationship for Mr. Martini to answer for a Newlywed game with a “bachelorette twist”. The hilarious thing was that his roommate recorded him answering the questions!

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Of course, the game wouldn’t be the same without alcohol, so the MOHs added their own rule - if I got the question right, everyone else took a shot. If I got the question wrong, I had to take a shot.

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The suckers taking a shot. (But I think I probably took every other shot after that. LOL!)

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The next game was a Jeopardy game. Of course, I wasn’t allowed to play, but I had such a blast watching everyone else try to get the answers. I didn’t even know some of the answers to the questions, and they were about me!

I seriously felt so lucky that I have such amazing friends that made me feel so special, and I had so much fun drinking and hanging out with everyone. It really couldn’t get any better this, I thought… but then they threw me a bridal shower, too.

To be continued…

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28 Responses to “My Bachelorette Party”

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Miss Burgundy
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Miss Burgundy (message)  1,426 posts, Bumble bee

How fun!! It looks like you had a really great time!!

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Wow, what an amazing group of girls you have! Love all the games — and so jealous of your wine tasting activity!

 
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Gerbera
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Gerbera (message)  4,481 posts, Honey bee

Miss Martini,
That is one awesome bachelorette party!!! You do have great friends!
And I agree the wine tasting coming to YOU is a great unique idea!

 
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Miss Gloss
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Miss Gloss (message)  1,222 posts, Bumble bee

That sounds awesome!! I would LOVE a party like that!!

 
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Miss Snapdragon (message)  717 posts, Busy bee

That is AWESOME! What a thoughtful party. :)

 
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Mrs. Kitten (message)  868 posts, Busy bee

Jeopardy, a wine tasting, and pizza!? I want to have another bachelorette party now!

 
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Gerbera
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Gerbera (message)  4,481 posts, Honey bee

Public Service Announcement: This is where that “share on facebook” button at the bottom of the post comes in very handy. =D On your wall for all to see and my MOH of course. =P

 
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Miss Joey (message)  1,031 posts, Bumble bee

What an awesome bachelorette!

 
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Soon2BeeMrsLewis
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Soon2BeeMrsLewis (message)  695 posts, Busy bee

That sounds like the funnest Bachelorette party… so fun and creative! I love it! All I know is with the entrepreneur that’s in me, I really wanna start a wine tasting party business out here in So Cal!

 
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LatteLove
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LatteLove (message)  5,587 posts, Bee Keeper

That looks like an AMAZING bachelorette party! Totally one I could love.

you do have great friends. thanks for sharing Martini!

 
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Luvbug6315
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Luvbug6315 (message)  425 posts, Helper bee

looks like they did a great job!

 
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CaitlinRivera
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CaitlinRivera (message)  677 posts, Busy bee

You have the best friends, really!!!

 
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Vic004

Wow your friends did an amazing job! I would have been scared the knock on the door was a stripper, but private wine tasting instead… I would take that any day!!

 
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frenchbulldog
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frenchbulldog (message)  7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

WOW, what amazing friends! That sounds like the best bachlorette/bridal shower EVER :)
I’m super jealous of the private wine tasting.

 
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finallytowed
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finallytowed (message)  28 posts, Newbee

Wow, looks like the best bachelorette party ever!

 
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MaPo
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MaPo (message)  315 posts, Helper bee

I am certain that there are few things in life better than a slumber party, especially as adults!!! This looks like it was such a wonderful time!

 
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phruphru (message)  184 posts, Blushing bee

AMAZING!!! I love love love your friends!

 
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cj2009 (message)  304 posts, Helper bee

awww, your friends are so cute. you are lucky.

 
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Lillindy
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Lillindy (message)  7,974 posts, Bee Keeper

You do have the best friends ever!

 
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lethie
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lethie (message)  232 posts, Helper bee

What a great party. Your friends rock!

 
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Mrs. Martini, New Jersey Age and Occupation: 30, Telecom by day, Superhero by night Fiance's Age and Occupation: 32, Investments & Finance by day, Hip hop dancer by night Engagement Date: May 24, 2008 Wedding Date: March, 2009 Blogging Since: August 18, 2008 Venue: The Venetian About Me: Things that make me happy: Haribo Happy Cola gummies, TV shows on DVD, buying books although I never read them, 80’s rock ballads, ramen, and of course Mr. Martini! He is the calm, logical and number crunching finance guy. I can’t even multiply double digit numbers in my head and I am so indecisive that trying to choose between light green or slightly lighter green paper stresses me out (Wedding planning is going to be soooo much fun). We both find great joy in nabbing great seats at the movie theater for a blockbuster movie on opening weekend, and we are both absolutely crazy about snowboarding. And he loves to cook, I love to eat!

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