Help me out with Plan B here

[achase123]

So our plan for the bachelorette party weekend goes something like this:

Friday arrive at the rental house at 4:00pm

We'll decorate then all the girls will start arriving at 5:30pm-6pm

We'll have drinks and appetizers and eventually dinner

After dinner we'll open gifts (everyone is bringing lingerie) and then we have a cocktail making game.

Then we'll probably watch a movie. Friday is low key.

Saturday the plan is to have breakfast and then hang out by the pool during the day. Unfortunately the weather looks "iffy". Not too warm and could possibly rain in the morning.

I want to have a plan B so everyone has fun. My plan B would be to go wine tasting, since we're in wine country.

Bridezilla and I were on the phone and she said something about "just watching movies all day" if it rains. Uhhh, what???

I'm concerned that everyone would be bored out of their minds. 14 women together just hanging out watching movies all day. Not to mention the fact that we'll have been all together at the house since 6pm the night before.

I mentioned my plan B to another friend and she said I need to go with what Bridezilla wants. I disagree. I think it's not really her call. I think that if I'm hosting it, we should have a back-up plan that would be a little more entertaining than sitting on a couch watching movies. Who's wrong here??? If I am wrong, tell me so and I'll back up. I just need opinions.

[roselis]

Honestly? I think you are wrong here. My friend did that to my bachelorette and I had a horrible time. I would have preferred nothing to what she threw "for me".
While yes, you are hosting, this is for her so it should be what she wants (within reason). Why not bring board games or something else to do while watching movies?

[udscoobychick]

Alcohol is always a good accompaniment to watching movies. But ITA with Roselis--yes, you're hosting, but it's supposed to be something for her, KWIM?

[starryfish]

Jun 21, 2012 15:26:27 GMT -5 @roselis said:

Honestly? I think you are wrong here. My friend did that to my bachelorette and I had a horrible time. I would have preferred nothing to what she threw "for me".
While yes, you are hosting, this is for her so it should be what she wants (within reason). Why not bring board games or something else to do while watching movies?

I agree....if bride gets bored...im sure she will suggest something else to do....plus...watching movies IS PLan B if the weather isnt nice...you are talking plan C here...

[turtle1120]

It's her party - go with her Plan B. But like Roselis said, bring some games or things to do as an alternative to keep things entertaining. If everyone actually IS bored out of their minds, then suggest an activity at that point. Even if the weather isn't perfect, people may choose to just sit outside by the pool and relax (as long as it's not a horrible storm).

[starburst604]

I know you're trying to have a smooth plan but I don't think you need to have a firm Plan B in place right now. I find that things just tend to flow in situations like this. Like, if it rained and you couldn't go to the pool, I doubt that she'd just announce "Ok, it's movie time!" and everyone would be like "OK!". People will try to convince her to do something fun. More than likely she will agree to it, and if she really refuses to go out, some people will probably go do their own thing (I would, if I'm paying for a rental house I'm not getting stuck inside of it for 48 hours). Yes it's the bachelorette's occasion, BUT she needs to keep in mind that people are spending a good amount to do this and it's more than 1 night.

I went to Vegas with a group of 10 for a bachelorette, and we made one night "HER" night, where she picked the food, the club, etc. The rest of it was our vacation and she was more than ok with that. Obviously your weekend is less of a vacation but you get where I'm going with it. I wouldn't expect that my friends would stay in with me if I wanted to watch movies for 2 days straight, but then again your Bridezilla friend doesn't sound all that reasonable a lot of the time. Good luck! I'm sure it will turn out fun.

[formerlyak]

Can you see if there is a manicurist in the area that does house calls? I know there are some around here and then you could still have movies on all day, drink some wine and get mani/pedis?

Or I also know there are a few companies here that will do wine tastings in your home. Maybe you can book one of those so regardless of weather, you can taste some good wines with an "expert" and she can still watch her movies if it rains.

[trafficgirl]

From the title I thought you meant Plan B birth control and I was all "what hasn't achase been telling us?"

As far as your question, yes, I think you need to do what the bride requests. I do agree with MCC about this though - both parts.

Jun 21, 2012 15:49:53 GMT -5 mintchocochip said:

Maybe you can do a mini wine tasting at the house while watching movies--wine and cheese and movie party?

Don't feel guilty if people are bored. Also, pray for sun.

[Deleted]

I don't really see how watching movies is less boring than sitting by the pool. It seems to be pretty much the same thing except minus the water. I'd probably end up less bored watching movies. I think you throw some cocktails and snacks into the mix and it will be totally fine.

[jojoandleo]

I think you can just have a list of things to do if it rains on hand. Bring a bunch of girly movies and wine, board games, have places for wine tours ready, or information about spas, or anything really. Then if it does rain you can let everyone decide. Then if some girls want to watch movies, they can, others can go on wine tours, whatever! Not everyone has to be together 100% of the time.

[achase123]

Thanks ladies! I think the key here is for me to stay intoxicated-then whatever happens will be fun!

And I will definitely pray for sun! The afternoon forecast is looking good so I think we'll be ok. Thanks for the honest feedback, I knew I would get it here.

I also like the pedi idea. Even if she doesn't do house calls, that may be a low key option for going into town.

I think I'm most annoyed because of the REASON that Bridezilla is opposed to wine tasting. She's worried about controlling how much people drink so they don't get tired. But everyone's plan is to drink by the pool anyways so I'm not sure how that will happen. Plus all we're doing is going to dinner and grabbing drinks afterwards. WE'll probably be home in bed by 10:30pm.