…gets shared with the hive!
Last weekend, I had the privilege of spending four nights in Sin City with 17 of my favorite ladies! Our flight from SFO was at 7AM, so our journey began very early. Like…so early that I only slept 30 minutes before heading to BART.
Thank goodness for Go Girls.
On BART with a patronizingly happy MOH Meghan
Image courtesy of BM Sarah
BM Sarah and MOH Meghan on board our early flight
Yours truly making a ridiculous face.
Upon arriving in Vegas (at 8:30 AM, mind you) we headed to our off-strip suite and met up with BM Karina. Since our room was not yet available, we slipped into our suits and headed out to the pool. Perhaps kicking off the day with Long Island Iced Teas wasn’t the brightest idea, but we were in Vegas, after all.
Our ginormous Long Islands
After floating down the resort’s lazy river and consuming another adult beverage, BM Sarah decided it was time to harass the front desk again. While I napped in the lobby, she managed to finagle her way into our room. Hurrah!
The combination of a lack of sleep, early drinking and greasy pizza ended up being a recipe for a night in, but we definitely made up for it on nights 2 and 3.
By Friday, my mom and aunts, the rest of my bridesmaids and more family friends had all arrived. I had a strict “no stripper” rule (seriously, I just can’t hang with all that gyration), so while my mom and aunts went to Chippendales, the BMs and I headed out to the clubs.
As it turns out, wearing bachelorette gear will get you tons of free drinks and access to clubs. We were even invited to join a VIP booth with a group of Australian guys celebrating a bachelor party, but thanks to their lack of conversational skills, that only lasted a handful of awkward minutes before we scooted out of there.
BM Karina, Me and friend Louise
(Above photos via MOH Brandi)
It was more fun just dancing with the ladies anyhow.
After some of us had (unfortunately) ditched our heels in favor of walking barefoot on the streets of Las Vegas, we managed to make our way into a cab and back to our hotel. The place we were staying had an on-site Denny’s and booooy do I owe Mr. Denny for my hangover-free Saturday!
More lounging and tanning (OK, and drinking) ensued the following day.
MOH Brandi and I enjoying drinks by the pool
Not sure what was going on here, but I was clearly enjoying myself.
And that night we headed out with our entire group to dinner at Le Village Buffet at the Paris Hotel.
On the shuttle to Paris with Mama Seal and BM Megan
Waiting in line for the buffet with BM Sarah and creeper MOH Brandi
After dinner, we decided to do a bit of gambling. Papa Seal had graciously given me a roulette allowance for the trip so I hit the tables—but sadly, Lady Luck was not on my side and all of said allowance was lost. 
That was of no matter though, my ladies and I decided to head out for another round of club-hopping. Thankfully, BM Sarah (ever the negotiator and leader), setup our schedule and assured our entrance and off we went.
Having way too much fun in a bathroom mirror
Image via BM Megan
At Serenity
BM Karina and Me
On Sunday, most of my friends, my FSILs and my family members headed back home. MOH Meghan, Mama Seal, a couple aunties and cousins, FMIL Seal and I stuck around for another day and took it easy.
Honorary Auntie Pam and Mama Seal on our way back from the Mandalay Bay
I wish I had taken more photos because sooo many of my favorite people made the trip out and my pictures don’t accurately depict that! But the weekend really showed me what amazing loved ones I have. We all had such a blast and I am so thankful for each and every one of them!
Do you have a Vegas bachelorette planned? Where are you staying, and why?
This makes me want to go to Vegas SO BAD! Looks like an amazing way to end your days as a single gal Seal!
I have a Vegas bachelorette planned! We’re staying at Paris because it’s in the middle of the strip, and one girl is ttc, so we figured if she needs to go back to the room to rest, etc., it’s close to anywhere we may go.
Looks like you had a blast! My Bachelorette party was in vegas last February, we stayed at New York, New York!
That looks like such a fun trip! And a good amount of friends and family! Love me some Vegas!
What a fun trip! I am sorry for the poor conversational skills of Australian men… dancing with the girls is way more fun anyway!
This looks like so much fun! I really need to get out there. I think it’s funny your mom and aunts went to the strippers! LOL I’m with you – so not into that myself.
You clearly have an amazing group of friends and it looks like you all had a super fabulous time!!! So funny about your mom and aunt going to Chippendale’s while you girls partied. 
That pink sparkly tie is so amazing!! 17 girs in Vegas- wow so FUN!!!
Your Vegas trip looks like so much fun, Miss Seal! You ladies know how to have a GREAT time!
You look so incredibly happy! Glad y’all had a good time. 
Mrs. Seal, San Francisco Age and Occupation: 25, Personal Assistant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Sales and Support Specialist Engagement Date: December 12, 2009 Wedding Date: November 2011 Venue: Sts Peter and Paul Church/The Bently Reserve About Me: I am a goofy, wannabe crafty, well-intentioned Renaissance Woman (OK, perhaps "aimless wanderer" is a more aptly suited term for me, but hopefully you get the point)—basically I dabble in just about everything and pride myself in such. Without warning, I occasionally breakout into soulful improvised songs and interpretive dances and there's just no stopping me! As so many others before me, planning our wedding has unearthed a deep, intense passion for all things bridal and I secretly fear the day it will come to an end. Mr. Seal and I are quite the pair and life with him by my side is extremely rewarding—I am so thankful to have found him. Together we are planning a black-tie San Francisco affair for 250—light on the stuffiness and with lots of extra Seal-y flair.
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