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Mrs. French Bulldog, Orange County Age and Occupation: 28, Administrative Assistant & Interior Design Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Purchasing Analyst Engagement Date: November 8, 2008 Wedding Date: August 2009 Venue: Bernardo Winery About Me: I've lived in Atlanta, Dallas and Laguna Niguel; although I've lived in Orange County, CA most my life, I'm a Southerner at heart. I work full time for a Commercial General Contractor (aka my father) and I go to school for Interior Design at night. I love modern design, music, wine, crafting, DMailing, my family, my Westies, and of course, Mr Frenchie! Mr Frenchie and I met 3 years ago on Match.com and have been best friends ever since. I love his "old soul" and how he laughs with his whole body, among many other things. We are planning our summer wedding at the winery near his hometown, just 45 minutes south of Orange County.
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About a year ago, or more (it was definitely before Mr Frenchie proposed), BM J’s mom (we’ll call her Auntie S) generously offered to host my bridesmaids’ luncheon. Once it was decided that our wedding would be in San Diego, BM J and Auntie S started brainstorming where to host the luncheon. I knew the restaurant would be fancy, because Auntie S doesn’t mess around; just look at where BM J had her luncheon (more than 5 years ago)…

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But I had no idea it would be this fantastic! Check out the first place they suggested, Georges California Modern in La Jolla.

Ladies Who Lunch... With Their Bridesmaids :  wedding bridal shower Georges georges

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Whether we end up inside or outside (we all prefer outside), this place is perfect for a lunch with all my ladies, FMIL Frenchie, FSIL Frenchie, and out of town guests.

I know some people do the bridesmaids’ luncheon differently. Since BM J’s was the first one I went to, I’ve always known it as an event hosted by a close family friend where you invite the BMs (of course), your future female in-laws, and any female out-of-town guests that are in town. But, I know some brides host their own luncheon and just invite their BMs. I’ve also been to one of these, and it was a lot of fun and very intimate.

Are you doing a Bridesmaids’ Luncheon? Who will host it? Who will you invite?

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24 Responses to “Ladies Who Lunch… With Their Bridesmaids”

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

Oh wow, that place looks amazing! Your collage is like a wedding-meets-food inspiration board!

 
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KellyV
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KellyV (message)  2,526 posts, Sugar bee

mmmm looks yummy! I am doing a luncheon the day of but just for me and my bridesmaids. The moms ar eup for debate but Id prefer it to be just the BMs and myself. I am hosting it at our Country Club. Very intimate with my closest life friends :)

 
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crayon78
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crayon78 (message)  130 posts, Blushing bee

We went to Georges on our last trip out to San Diego and we loved it! Everything was delicious!

 
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Miss Perfume (message)  2,253 posts, Buzzing bee

So nice!! I love when they pour soup over a plated morsel in front of you!

We’re actually having a tea, which will double as our ethnic tea ceremony!

 
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mvp_bride
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mvp_bride (message)  188 posts, Blushing bee

My mom and her friends always host the bridesmaid’s brunch when one of their girls gets married, and lucky for me, one of them is an AMAZING cook and party-thrower!

 
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Jenae

Gorgeous! I am having a luncheon on the Friday before for me and my bridesmaids, my FMIL, mom, Grandmother-in-law, and my aunt who is throwing it for me. I can’t wait. I am hoping to be relaxed enough to enjoy it!

 
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Miss Cowboy Boot (message)  434 posts, Helper bee

Is this the same as George’s on the Cove? I had a b-day lunch on the deck there once.

 
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ler

My hubby & I ate at this restaurant the night we decided to get married (not the night we got engaged…just when we discussed it and said, yep, this is it!) The food & service were wonderful and you simply cannot beat the view. Enjoy!

 
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runningbee (message)  226 posts, Helper bee

I’m planning to do ours the weekend before, but I’m running into conflicts with other weddings. Our luncheon may turn into a dinner during the week before the wedding.

 
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boogerette (message)  73 posts, Worker bee

Oh man! I’m actually taking one of my bridesmaids to Las Brisas on Memorial day for breakfast!! Its one of my favorite restaurants!! Its gorgeous!!

 
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Miss Duckling (message)  1,415 posts, Bumble bee

George’s is so yummy!!!

 
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Emilydll
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Emilydll (message)  428 posts, Helper bee

This place looks gorgeous! :)
I’m actually having a ‘Bridesmaid Dinner’ two days before the wedding.
My mother and I our hosting at a house we’ve rented for our destination wedding.
Very, very excited about this little event.

 
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Miss French Bulldog
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Miss French Bulldog (message)  7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

@Miss Cowboy Boot: Yep, the same :)

 
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MrsWoohoo
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MrsWoohoo (message)  656 posts, Busy bee

Wow! Can I come? ;)

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

I’ve never really heard of a bridesmaids luncheon. At least not that officially. The girls are getting together a couple days before the wedding to decorate and go to the spa…does that count? :-)

 
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Amber

mmmm George’s is my favorite. it’s a tradition with me and my girlfriends to go there for champagne after big life events - engagements, wedding dress shopping, weddings, pregnancies (well…sparkling water for the prego)… it’s a fabulous place. I highly recommend the fish tacos and the grapefruitini. and if you eat on the middle level the prices are actually very reasonable.

 
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ejs4y8
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ejs4y8 (message)  14,581 posts, Bee Keeper

*sigh* i wish I still lived in California!

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

Where my invite?! :)
Looks amazing!!

 
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Allurex112

I love Georges! I definitely recommend the top floor.

 
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JennyBryde
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JennyBryde (message)  1,168 posts, Bumble bee

Bridesmaids luncheons make me squeal a little! It’s like getting to have a tea party from when you were a little girl, only with cocktails and cleavage! :)

 
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Mrs. French Bulldog, Orange County Age and Occupation: 28, Administrative Assistant & Interior Design Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Purchasing Analyst Engagement Date: November 8, 2008 Wedding Date: August 2009 Venue: Bernardo Winery About Me: I've lived in Atlanta, Dallas and Laguna Niguel; although I've lived in Orange County, CA most my life, I'm a Southerner at heart. I work full time for a Commercial General Contractor (aka my father) and I go to school for Interior Design at night. I love modern design, music, wine, crafting, DMailing, my family, my Westies, and of course, Mr Frenchie! Mr Frenchie and I met 3 years ago on Match.com and have been best friends ever since. I love his "old soul" and how he laughs with his whole body, among many other things. We are planning our summer wedding at the winery near his hometown, just 45 minutes south of Orange County.

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