Hi All! I had an idea for a party that I wanted to run by you all, and also to see if anyone else had some ideas.
I think Amalie and Gavin would have a lot of fun at a joint or semi-joint bachelor/bachelorette party (something tells me both of them are going to want a party on the tasteful side vs. the conventional raunch that goes down at some bachelor/ette parties...). Since they met through dance, and so many of us enjoy dancing, how about starting the party out with a ballroom dance class? I found a few places in Omaha that do private group instruction classes: Omaha Ballroom, Simply Ballroom, and Just Dance, to name a few. After we refresh our waltz, tango, and swing skills, we could go on to a nice dinner, and then end the night (with or without bachelors?) with some good old, diva-belting karaoke. :)
What are your ideas?
Hey Betsy! I'm really sorry it took me so long to get back to you, and I'm sorry that I haven't been able to chat with you. I do really like your idea, but I worry about hosting something like this in Omaha. Does that mean we need to get hotel space in Omaha? I'm just thinking of the fact that a lot of my friends and bridal party are in school or are newly graduated, and money is sometimes tight. Are there any instructors closer to Fort Dodge or Sheldon, and could we plan to do anything the week leading up to the wedding like we did for yours? That way, also, people aren't faced with getting multiple plane tickets to come back to the Midwest if this is no longer their place of residence... like you. These are just thoughts. I'll definitely send the word around to everyone to be sure and check the blog and throw out suggestions. I don't know, but maybe everyone was waiting to hear my opinions.
ReplyDeleteThe other thing: a while ago I had been speaking in hypothetical terms with my college friends about an old school slumber party bachelorette party. I would love to incorporate that into the night as well. In the perfect world, an afternoon of ballroom dancing with the gentlemen and a night in with the girls would be really cool.
Let me know more of your thoughts.
Heyo, I'm kinda with Amalie. As for the timing of it, I don't know if I'll get to be back in the States until June 1 at the earliest. The week of the wedding would be my preference IF it works for everyone else. I think keeping it more Fort Dodge since that would be where the wedding festivities will be would be good (IF it's during the wedding week). I like the idea of a group activity, but I think the bachelor/bachelorette party should also have some separate stuff--that's the point of the bachelor/bachelorette party. I love the slumber party idea and need to bounce an option off Mom that she's mentioned when we were discussing my travel situation.
ReplyDeleteI'm also wondering if we could start to do this more as a surprise for Amalie...similar to what we did for Betsy?? (Ducks, if you'd rather be in on the process, then that works, too!)
I guess I'd like to have a vague idea (ie. the when, the where, some of the who.)However, a surprise would be cool. Just be sure that everyone has some sort of "approval" from "the party". Thanks Abbs and Bets. Hopefully we hear more chatter soon!
DeleteSorry about the major delay in response! I too like the idea of having the party be near the wedding but, like Abbey, only if it works for other people. I just know that I'll probably and hopefully be living far away and looking for jobs, that kinda thing. I do think that ballroom dancing is a very cute idea. Lots of people do dance lessons before a wedding anyway so what a great way to incorporate that. I also like the idea if being separate... But it sounds like the best of both worlds is absolutely possible.
ReplyDeleteOk, that's my two cents. Please don't plan things around me though. That wouldn't be fair for everyone else! :)
Momma Google found the ISU Ballroom Dance Club in Ames...not so far from Ft. Dodge. They offer lessons.... I suspect they might be tempted by the right offer....
ReplyDeleteAnd as far as the slumber party idea.... let me know if you would like me to get in touch with my very dear friend who lives on an acreage south of Ft. Dodge, has a finished basement with beaucoup beds and a three season room with a hot tub. I think Harriet would truly enjoy "facilitating" a hen party.... general idea could be dance lesson together, feast separately, and end with Harriet's hospitality.....
Sorry, I know moms are not a part of bachelorette parties, but the librarian in me cannot resist rounding up resources!!!
Am, I'm bored at the desk, so now I will catch up on the blog!
ReplyDeleteI am also a fan of having the party closer to the wedding. I will be in classes earlier in the spring, and in NYC for the few weeks right before the wedding.
For those with extensive travel, I know it's early to throw these ideas out there, but what if we did an Omaha party the week before the wedding and hit our favorite spots from college? We could then take the party on the road to Fort Dodge for something a little less crazy right before the big day. Just a thought!
Sorry for my delay in response! Closer to the wedding may work well for timing-and having space on an acreage would be lots of fun for a sleepover. Maybe we'll have to make Amalie try skiers' French toast in the morning... ; p
ReplyDeleteGood post! Thanks for sharing this information I appreciate it. God bless!
ReplyDeleteBoston Bachelor Party