When I first met Lauren, I thought she was really nice...wasn’t expecting blonde hair and blue eyes tho.
Paul, the DJ, is a good friend of mine and luckily he was in town already and it just worked out. When I go out to clubs, I like open format music with a lot of uptempo stuff.
I felt bad when Marcela wanted to go home because she was all upset at the time and I knew she would regret leaving. I just tried to reason with her the best I could and it worked out at the end of the day.
My first impressions of Lauren and her friends were that they were definitely from Miami haha, so it was gonna be party time for this group.
I felt honestly like Marcela was acting up a little bit, maybe a little attention-seeking. But then when JROC and I spoke to her, we could see she was serious. At that point it was just about convincing her that this weekend wasn't about her, but if she made it about her, it would ruin it.
For the surprise wedding, my only worry was that Alex and his best man were going to run into the group. Even after I told them to stay in their room, I knew they wouldn't…I needed to be able to lock that room because that would have ruined the whole plan! In the morning though when we were on the way to Paris, it felt like everything was slipping into place and I knew it was going to be great.
The surprise wedding was the perfect way for them to end the weekend, in the place where Alex proposed to her. I mean, it brought a tear to my eye much to the amusement of Jon and JROC, but I think we did good on this one. :)
DeAnna and her friends all seemed fun and ready to party. We knew we had to bring the Greek to her. For the Gods and Goddesses party, there were costumes, hired models, food, decorations, specific liquor and so on. There were lots of different things to give it that Greek love. I liked surprising Deena with her fiancé and thought that was a nice touch.
DeAnna was one of the nicest, most genuine people we have worked with in a long time. We had to make sure that the experiences we planned for her were up to her standards!
The chariot seemed like an ok idea to begin with, then someone decided it would be cool to make it out of steel and what felt like lead! That thing was heavy...especially with two girls on it!
To me the best bit about this event was the surprise that we brought her fiance along. You could kinda feel the love in the air. I think the weekend went really well, and I hope DeAnna looks back on it with as happy memories as we do.
DeAnna was one of the nicest, most genuine people we have worked with in a long time. We had to make sure that the experiences we planned for her were up to her standards!
The chariot seemed like an ok idea to begin with, then someone decided it would be cool to make it out of steel and what felt like lead! That thing was heavy...especially with two girls on it!
To me the best bit about this event was the surprise that we brought her fiance along. You could kinda feel the love in the air. I think the weekend went really well, and I hope DeAnna looks back on it with as happy memories as we do.
DeAnna and her friends all seemed fun and ready to party. We knew we had to bring the Greek to her. For the Gods and Goddesses party, there were costumes, hired models, food, decorations, specific liquor and so on. There were lots of different things to give it that Greek love. I liked surprising Deena with her fiancé and thought that was a nice touch.
My first impressions of Lauren and her friends were that they were definitely from Miami haha, so it was gonna be party time for this group.
I felt honestly like Marcela was acting up a little bit, maybe a little attention-seeking. But then when JROC and I spoke to her, we could see she was serious. At that point it was just about convincing her that this weekend wasn't about her, but if she made it about her, it would ruin it.
For the surprise wedding, my only worry was that Alex and his best man were going to run into the group. Even after I told them to stay in their room, I knew they wouldn't…I needed to be able to lock that room because that would have ruined the whole plan! In the morning though when we were on the way to Paris, it felt like everything was slipping into place and I knew it was going to be great.
The surprise wedding was the perfect way for them to end the weekend, in the place where Alex proposed to her. I mean, it brought a tear to my eye much to the amusement of Jon and JROC, but I think we did good on this one. :)
When I first met Lauren, I thought she was really nice...wasn’t expecting blonde hair and blue eyes tho.
Paul, the DJ, is a good friend of mine and luckily he was in town already and it just worked out. When I go out to clubs, I like open format music with a lot of uptempo stuff.
I felt bad when Marcela wanted to go home because she was all upset at the time and I knew she would regret leaving. I just tried to reason with her the best I could and it worked out at the end of the day.
Butler is just another word for servant! Except there's less whipping and you have to have an accent! If I had some time to mentally prepare, I think I might have been ok with being the butler for the weekend...but as it was just sprung on me last minute, I wasn't over the moon about it to be honest.
When Gina started asking for George Maloof--sorry did I say asking?? I meant demanding. That was close to my breaking point, I think the celebrity theme of the weekend might have gone to her head a little. I think it was appropriate for ME to be mad at her!!
Gina's apology felt like Bill Clinton's...he wasn't reeeaaally sorry, and he had a good time being bad!! If the chance to ever be a butler again for the weekend came up, I would have to see some cash up front. We Englishmen are delicate creatures especially when thrust into a gaggle of women for the weekend, so proper compensation would be in order! :)
Despite the trouble I personally had with the girls, I personally think the weekend turned out great! JROC came through with Bridget and the girls proved to be really sweet, down-to-earth girls despite the celebrity theme, OH…and Jon ripped his trousers right at the buttcrack!! Ahh memories!!
The PJ party was just a thought I had because you know girls like their slumber parties. I only took my shirt off because the other girls were asking me to take it off. It’s Gina’s party at the end of the day and I just wanted to spice up the party however I could.
I decided to ask Bridget to visit the girls because when we were in Playboy, there was a pic of Bridget that they saw and they talked about how much they liked her. I mean, I don’t think Gina completely ditched her friends for Bridget, but I didn’t notice the drama unfolding at the time. I’m Ray Charles to the bullsh*t.
If I had Elliot’s job as butler for the weekend, I would have had more fun with it personally. I have had to do far worse in the line of duty and you gotta pay your dues. I think the weekend turned out great and Gina and the girls had a blast. They were a really fun group to work with.
<!--break-->
Bonjour!
You know what I like? Pizza. And you know what two cities probably have the greatest pizza in the world? Boise, Idaho and Spokane, Washington, you say? Yeah, that’s what I thought too! But actually I’m referring to Chicago and New York. And just like it can be a very tough to decide between deep dish or a New York-style foldable slice, this week’s episode of Bachelorette Party Las Vegas explores which city has the greatest friends of them all.
We meet bachelorette Gina at her home in New York with her fiancé Walter. A native Chicagoan, Gina met Walter on spring break in Acapulco and moved to Brooklyn three years later to be with him. Wait . . . let’s go back a minute. A relationship started during spring break actually lasted longer than spring break? Who knew? If I were a betting woman I would head over to Vegas and place a bet! And guess what . . . we’re going to Vegas!
But first we are introduced to Team Brooklyn: Elaina aka Coco (because she’s super sweet and super hot) and Jamie. Jamie is the maid of honor AND Walter’s cousin. Jamie is a good time girl and so is Coco, but she’s a bit apprehensive about meeting Team Chicago, ‘cause what if they don’t get along? Will they throw cake at each other? I am scared. For the cake, mostly. Cake should be eaten, not abused.
Next stop is Vegas, where the Palms VIP team discusses their plans for the bachelorette party. The always dapper Jon Gray reveals that Gina loves the celeb scene. She reads US Weekly and People and worships Paris Hilton. So why don’t they treat her like a superstar for the weekend? Jon decides that Elliot, being British and all, should be Gina’s personal butler for the weekend. And if there’s one thing I learned from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Mr. Belvedere, it’s that a butler MUST have a British accent! Especially when he is hanging out with a group of girls in Vegas!
The team also decides to do a photo shoot and introduce the ladies to a celebrity. JROC, quite the man about town, mentions that he is tight with Bridget Marquardt from The Girls Next Door. Done! Let’s party, shall we? The girls arrive at the Palms where a sign greets them. “The Palms welcomes Gina’s Bachelorette Party.” Fancy! Gina’s like a celeb! Jon takes them to the Real World Suite, complete with a hot tub, pool, and sins. Gina observes, “Every place has a little bit of dirty history.” They down shots (surprise). The always conscientious butler Elliot hands them an invitation to attend a red carpet event for Swarovski Crystal. Double fancy! They get ready to go out.
Team Chicago expresses their concern that they won’t get along with Team Brooklyn, because Team BK plans on wearing dresses every night to go out. I know. I was confused too. They go to the event where there is a red carpet and paparazzi waiting for them. Shy at first, Gina gradually becomes a diva. She strikes a pose like she’s in the 2011 remake of the Vogue video. Afterwards, the girls hit a couple of clubs.
At Moon, JROC introduces Gina to the entire crowd. She feels like a celebrity! He pulls her to the DJ booth. Team Chicago feels left out. Team Brooklyn is all, whatevs, it’s Gina’s night, let her have fun. The girls end up back at their suite at 4:30, where pajamas and slippers wait for them. You know you are an adult when this excites you, as it did me. JROC hangs out and takes off his shirt. The single ladies are loving it because, you know, JROC is hot. But celeb-in-training Gina whips out the diva card and forces him to put his shirt back on out of respect for her fiancé. Way harsh, Gina! JROC—I have a really cute one bedroom apartment in New York where you can come over and take off your shirt. Just sayin’.
The next morning, the suite remains clean. There are lots of water bottles about, I imagine because the girls are hungover. Just guessing. Gina calls her fiancé Walter to boast about her evening as a celebrity. He tells her not to expect the same treatment when she comes home. Celebrity chef Kerry Simon drops by their room to prepare them breakfast. Gina invites him to her wedding, because it’s the hottest ticket in town. Well, actually in the Dominican Republic, where she’s getting married. Tomayto, tomahto. Gina then calls butler Elliot to demand that he bring George Maloof to her room. Now, Elliot’s good, but he’s not that good. He says he’ll try but George is, you know, the uber boss so it MIGHT just be a little difficult to make that happen, even for a VIP like Gina.
Elliot takes the girls to the Kim Vo Salon to get their hair and makeup done by celebrity hair stylist Kim Vo. Gina invites Kim to her wedding, because she’s a star! Once everyone is dolled up, Elliot blindfolds Gina and leads her and her friends to the surprise photo shoot by celebrity photographer Shane O’Neal, complete with champagne, a make-up artist, and sparkly dresses! They snap a few pictures, and Gina loves feeling like a celebrity. It’s the ultimate dream! And it gets better when in walks Bridget Marquardt!
The girls squeal with delight. Bridget poses for photos with Gina and company. Gina invites Bridget to her wedding. Team Chicago believes that Gina has lost her mind. The photo shoot ends. Shane declares, “You’ve just had the Shane O’Neal Experience.” Shane is not the only person talking in the third person. Gina says, “Gina is definitely A list now.” Sure! The girls go out to Ghost Bar, where Gina proceeds to ditch her friends for Bridget, because, as we know, B and G are the only celebs in the room. Now Teams Chicago AND Brooklyn are pissed. They return to the suite, sans Gina.
The next morning Gina feels bad and brings her friends coffee. I would ask for cake, but that’s just me. Everyone gets out of bed and Gina apologizes for being such a diva. The guys stop by and Gina says sorry to Elliot for making him work so hard. She doesn’t even mind that George Maloof didn’t stop by, because he sent her a note! On his own letterhead! So in the end, everyone has a good time. Team Brooklyn and Team Chicago hug it out. If only we could get Red Sox fans and Yankees fans to get along like this, the world would be a better place! You’ve just had the Liz Out Loud Experience. Thanks for reading!
This week’s fairytale theme was the theme that we were expecting from a lot of bachelorettes, so we knew that we really had to push the boat out and make it extra special. Erin and her friends seemed a little more mature and reserved than some of the groups we've had before, but bring on that alcohol and well...we all know what happens. =)
When I brought out the first cake, I kinda knew Jon wasn't going to be overjoyed when he saw it, because I wasn't either. But I should have taken it into my own hands and dealt with it before he even saw it. The main challenge was finding someone that would actually make a cake big enough to have a group of people fight in haha! There was a LOT of cake!! Trying to hide all that jewelry in there without it being obvious too was difficult. We wanted the girls to have to dig and dig through pounds of it. You gotta work for free jewelry!
This was a classic Cinderella story that we thought really came off well. It gave the weekend that fairytale feel, even if the patron and vodka brought it straight back to the real world!
Uuum...I mean...does it really look like I enjoyed wearing the tux?? My plan became to get so drunk that I would totally forget that I was wearing it...I am about 110 percent sure i managed that...with thanks to a few shots of Furnet. ;)
Personally, the carriage ride up and down the strip, where we literally STOPPED traffic, was a once-in-a-lifetime experience even for me!! You don’t get more VIP than holding up traffic on one of the busiest streets in America...the only people that do that are us and Obama. :)
