8/3/11


By forgoing bridesmaids, I knew that I might miss out on somethings like a proper bachelorette. And that was completely fine with me.

But when two of my close friends suggested a low-key, beach side bachelorette, I was completely smitten with the idea. They brought flowers, stacks of magazines, an outrageous amount of delicious food, a beautiful gift and decorations that they hung from tree branches. I felt doted upon, loved, and relaxed - quite the winning combination. It felt like a little vacation from all the wedding craziness!

Speaking of which, three days!
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38 comments:

  1. Cara EdwardsAugust 3, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    aw, that sounds so sweet!

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  2. Hannah NicoleAugust 3, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    What a sweet and casually simple idea; sounds like a lovely time. How exciting about your wedding!

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  3. ShokoofehAugust 3, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Aw the sweetest thing ever! :)
    So happy for you dear girl. xo

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  4. French LoverAugust 3, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Beautiful photos. Three days ? Seriously ? Oh my.

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  5. LakenAugust 3, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    How perfect!

    Three days!! So exciting!!!

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  6. rachelAugust 3, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    this sounds perfect. I'm so excited for you! :)

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  7. carissaAugust 3, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    that looks better than any bachelorette party!

    and 3 days?! so excited for you and mike. hope your day is wonderful, and your post-wedding trip is the perfect break.

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  8. kateAugust 3, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    sounds like the perfect party to me!

    three days?!! so exciting!

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  9. a day with kateAugust 3, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    that is absolutely darling. you have such wonderful friends!!

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  10. she.August 3, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    sounds like the best bachelorette party ever.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    That looks like such a fun time! What a sweet and thoughtful party :)

    3 days! I am so excited for you!

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  12. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    3 days!! So exciting!! And it sounds to me like you'vegot the sweetest friends ever!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    LOVE YOUR HAIR.
    ps i want to echo everyone else in saying that that is the coolest party. you have the sweetest friends. i hope everything falls into place in the next few days!

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  14. nancyAugust 3, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    that sounds like absolute perfection :) your photos are beautiful! at the risk of embarrassing myself, may I ask; what kind of camera do you use?

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  15. Mariel TorresAugust 3, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Now THAT'S my idea of an amazing bachelorette... LOVE IT!

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  16. Laura NelsonAugust 3, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Cute photos :) it's picture perfect and looks so wonderful!

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  17. LizeylouAugust 3, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    What a lovely idea ... and what gorgeous friends you have!!

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  18. AoifeAugust 3, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    That is adorably sweet and thoughtful - the idea of bachelorette parties has always freaked me out.

    I hope you're having the most glorious time this week, it just sounds like the most exciting time!

    xx

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  19. kylieAugust 3, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    so charming! congrats my friend! so close to marriage! :)

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  20. paddle to shoreAugust 3, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    This is perfect, and definitely my kind of bachelorette. Is it silly to send you an I love you? Well, you know I do, and I am thinking of you all week. You and Mike are in our thoughts. We're so excited for you both. Many hugs from me. Kim

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  21. HowieAugust 3, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Such a classic set of summer photos. Is that you in the last photo? Love your hair~ !

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  22. galatea.August 3, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    these are awesome photos! looks like you had an amazing time x

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  23. JuliaAugust 4, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    It's lovely. I'm so glad your friends took care of you.

    Your photos are so beautiful and real. Almost like stills from a movie.

    Good luck this week! So thrilled for you guys.

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  24. janisAugust 4, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    @nancy: for these photos, a canon 5D with a 50mm lens :)

    @howie: yep! that is indeed me in the last photo! thanks for the hair compliment - i'm not too sure about the colour, but it's always nice to hear affirmation!

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  25. between 7 and 9August 4, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    beautiful shots.

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  26. SherylAugust 4, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Hello there! It's a mystery how I happened upon your blog, but I'm oh so glad I did. I just wanted to drop you a complimentary comment: your blog is adorable, your pictures could wake up tired eyes, and I wish you the happiest wedding day!

    Sheryl
    (of fearsandfancies.blogspot.com)

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  27. nikaela marieAugust 4, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    so so fun and pretty!

    happy getting married!

    all the best!
    xx

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  28. JulieAugust 4, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    This looks fantastically relaxing! What cute friends you have. Happy for you that your wedding is so very soon!

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  29. renataAugust 4, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Oh how beautiful precious gorgeous delicate lovely bachelorette!!
    Hope you have a wonderful wedding, i know you will :)

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  30. ...like a rolling stone.August 5, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    i CANNOT believe you are getting hitched in 2 DAYS!!! oh my jan-ban. i wish you every happiness. xo.

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  31. EmmaAugust 5, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    This looks like a lovely day! I hope you have a brilliant wedding. Bon courage! Emma

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  32. angela hardisonAugust 5, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    this turned out beautifully. looks perfect.

    and how exciting! good luck!

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  33. LaurenAugust 6, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    i think that just like the wedding, the bachelorette must match one's own taste too - this was so you! sounds like a lot more fun and a night of debauchery in tacky bars.

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  34. RachaelAugust 6, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    LOVE this!! Such a great idea.
    And love the pictures too!

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  35. ShirleyAugust 7, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Hi Janis, I haven't seen such a lovely scene in a long time. Can't say congrats enough =)

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  36. Natali PugaAugust 7, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    so happy to have stumbled onto your blog, at such an exciting time in your life! can't wait to see the wedding photos.

    xx,
    natali

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  37. TTAugust 11, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    beautiful pics. love the cake.

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  38. miriamAugust 25, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    these pictures are just so ... summery and airy! i love how do you see through the lens.

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thanks so much for writing! i love hearing from you!

xo

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