Surviving My Bachelorette Weekend
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Vochella 2019 was beyond anything I could have ever imagined! My bachelorette weekend was full of fun in the sun, and let's be real, the AC. We all heavily depended on battery operated and hand fans. I'll be honest, I consumed a lot more water than alcohol that weekend but with the crazy heat, I didn't want to be dehydrated. Wow, who is this responsible person?
Vochella Begins
I wanted a more relaxing bacherlorette weekend so I decided to keep it small by only
inviting my bridesmaids. They all met 2 years ago during my birthday at Malibu Wine Safaris but it was important to me to give all my bridesmaids the chance to bond and get even closer.
We booked a two night stay at The Desert Door. This home was absolutely stunning and the hosts were even more amazing. Two of the bridesmaids and I decided to take the whole day off and the other three ladies would meet us there after work. The first half of us got to the Airbnb around noon (so thankful for early check-in) and began decorating our little hearts away. We grabbed some sushi by a nearby spot (it was really delicious) and watched a movie or two while we waited for the other girls to arrive. They rest of the girls got there around 7:30 PM and we had dinner and began the festivities. I gifted the bridesmaids with their weekend survival kit (Bach & Boozy) and custom Vochella t-shirt. They gifted me with a "Bride to Be" sash, a bridal crown with a veil and an adorable tropical set. We spent the rest of the night hanging out, sharing memories, laughing and bonding.
Ace Hotel Pool Party
We spent Saturday afternoon getting our tan on at the Ace Hotel in Palm
Springs. The pool was full of fun, colorful floaties (my favorite was the giant
llama). I wish I knew this before we went but apparently you can bring your own
floaties! They even have an air pump for you to use. The pool had some
umbrellas but it’s a first come, first serve type of deal. The bar had a small
menu, but the watermelon margarita was super refreshing. There’s an area to sit
down and eat in the shade or you can just order food right by the pool. There
were about 4-5 round cabanas in the shade as well and probably over 40 beach
chairs. They had a live DJ but to be honest, the music wasn’t really my favorite.
We were there the same weekend as Splash House but I knew I wouldn’t be able to
survive 2 hours there so we opted to do something a little more chill. They also have outdoor showers if you just needed a quick
rinse. We had dinner reservations, so we used the bathroom to get cleaned up and changed. The bathroom was connected to the spa and had the AC blasting which was amazing. They were really clean and spacious, just remember to wear you sandals when showering.
Yummy Bites at Tac/Quila
We headed to Tac/Quila for an early dinner (reservation required). We were all pretty tired from being
in the sun all day but the restaurant couldn’t accommodate our party of 6 inside
so we had to sit outdoors. It was a little hard to enjoy at first because we were
so hungry and it was so hot, but the delicious food made up for it. We met the manager and he told
us that everything was made from scratch which we couldn't believe but totally loved.
Here’s what we go: (everything is 100% recommended)
- Pazole (better than your mom’s pazole)
- White fish ceviche
- Shrimp ceviche
- Shrimp taco (bigger than a street taco)
- Carne asada taco
- Seared ahi tuna taco
- Watermelon fresca
Also, the unisex bathrooms were incredibly adorable, it totally fit the
Palm Springs vibe. One had walls covered in very cute cactus wallpaper (even on
the ceiling) and this giant gold round mirror which looked like an art piece. I’ve never loved a restroom so much. If you want
to check them out, here’s their Yelp: Tac/Quila. Photos below are also from Yelp.
Backyard Photoshoot
We came home and everyone took a real shower and half of us napped
while the other half hung out in the living room. Right when the sun was getting
ready to set, we all rushed to get ready again and took photos in the backyard.
When I say that every inch of this Airbnb was Instagram-worthy, I am NOT exaggerating.
Homebound
Photo Credit: Keshia Sih, thank you for capturing all of these magical moments. I'm so thankful for you! If you want to check out her inspiring blog, https://www.keshiasih.com/. To read her blog about my bacherlorette weekend, check out her blog post: Spilling the Tea on Being a Matron of Honor
I packed the night before, so Sunday morning wasn’t that stressful. All
that was left was to do was clear out the fridge, load up the cooler and pop all of
the balloons (this part broke my heart). It was around 9:30 AM when I was getting
ready to put my things in the car (keep in mind that I was the only one in the living
room at the time). I opened the front door and directly across the street was a
coyote! It looked like a younger coyote, but a coyote nonetheless. It was
straight across from me and stopped to look at me when it heard the door open. I
screamed so loud and shut the door. All the girls came running when they heard
me yell “coyote!” and swung the door wide open telling me “I want to see!!” When
I see a baby animal, I always have it in my mind that the mother can’t be far
away. So, we ended up staying in Joshua Tree another night… no I’m just
kidding. We waited another 20 minutes and did a buddy system thing (one watching the street,
while the other person loaded the car). Once everyone was done getting ready,
we all said goodbye to the house and parted ways. We survived. I am so grateful.
So here's the secret to surviving a bachelorette weekend: fill it with great friends. Yup, that's it. So thankful to have made more amazing memories with the women I adore the most.
Weekend Survival Kits:
- Water and electrolytes for hydration
- Liquid IV if you’re drinking
- Face masks to keep your face refreshed and restored
- Under eye mask to keep your dark spots minimal
- Hand or battery operated personal fans if you're in the heat
- Hand or battery operated personal fans if you're in the heat
Photo Credit: Keshia Sih, thank you for capturing all of these magical moments. I'm so thankful for you! If you want to check out her inspiring blog, https://www.keshiasih.com/. To read her blog about my bacherlorette weekend, check out her blog post: Spilling the Tea on Being a Matron of Honor
Quick Links
- The Desert Door (Airbnb)
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