On Sunday, I spent the day with a dozen of my girlfriends having an absolute blast. Sarah organized a bachelorette day, and I felt so loved just to get to spend time with my BFFs!
I had a general sense of what we would be doing, but Sarah didn’t share any of the details. We began the day at Keswick Vineyards with a wine tasting and a lovely picnic.
All my favorites, from pimento cheese to pesto kale salad!
Our next destination was The Clifton Inn! It’s just minutes outside of town and feels like a beautiful country escape. Plus they have a great pool!!
Sarah booked a suite for us to use for changing (and a few of us spent the night too).
We put on our suits and headed for the pool. The Clifton was so accommodating to our group, and while we were not the quietest bunch of ladies, we kept the noise level to a minimum.
LEGS!
That pool!! There was also a hot tub which we spent a lot of time in as well. The pool was freezing!
After our swim, we went back to the room to get dressed for dinner. Sarah organized everyone to wear a black dress so I stood out from the bunch in black and white. Very cute idea!
Love these ladies! Our group got bigger and bigger as the day went on.
For dinner, we had a three-course menu, which we enjoyed out on the terrace. We had a choice of any of the apps, entrees and desserts on the menu but our price was set, which made it easier on everyone. I bought a few bottles of wine for the table!
Burrata cheese!! All the heart eyes.
Marshamallowy scallops with charred cauliflower and foam! Everyone raved about this dish.
And finally, Sticky Toffee!
It was such an amazing day from start to finish. We talked about life, love and the pursuit of happiness. I am so thankful to have such a wonderful, supportive, and caring group of friends <3
Talar says
August 9, 2017 at 7:23 amI love your black and white dress, where is it from?? Looks super cute
KathEats says
August 9, 2017 at 8:43 amStitch Fix!! It’s one of my favorites 🙂
Katie says
August 9, 2017 at 12:36 pmI was just about to say how much I love that dress!! SO cute!
Nathalie says
August 9, 2017 at 7:43 amWow, you look radiant! Seems like you all had a great time 🙂
Molly says
August 9, 2017 at 8:10 amWho else has Hamilton “Cabinet Battle #1” stuck in their head now? Hehe.
Also, this looks like a beautiful day with friends!
Jill says
August 10, 2017 at 8:05 am“We fought for these ideals, we shouldn’t settle for less.
These are wise words, enterprising men quote ’em
Don’t be surprised, you guys, cause I wrote ’em!”
Then again, I constantly have hammy lyrics on the brain 😉
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
August 9, 2017 at 8:14 amWhat a fun bachelorette party! Love the pic of all you ladies lined up together! 🙂
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heather R says
August 9, 2017 at 8:15 amWhat a beautiful day…..you deserve it all. So glad you have a great group of supportive ladies around you to help celebrate
Andrea @ French Pressed Kitchen says
August 9, 2017 at 9:10 amLove this!! It looks like a great weekend and not so different from mine 🙂 We went to Early Mountain Vineyards for a bachelorette weekend and it was also a great picnic!!
KathEats says
August 9, 2017 at 9:13 amOh you were close!! Would have been funny if we went to the same vineyard : )
Linda @ the Fitty says
August 9, 2017 at 9:31 amLook at all this! It’s like a fancy dinner with The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 🙂 except you’re all in cute black dresses.
Rosie says
August 9, 2017 at 9:50 amWhat a fun day! Loved the recap!
Kaci says
August 9, 2017 at 10:49 amThat looks incredible and how wonderful to have so many great friends! I just had my bachelorette weekend in Nashville this past weekend and spending time laughing, shopping, and eating our hearts out was incredible.
Sam Vander Wielen says
August 9, 2017 at 11:08 amlooks so so beautiful! Love your dress! hope you had a great time xo
Kori says
August 9, 2017 at 11:41 amWhat a fun weekend and celebration! You look beautiful!
Kristie says
August 9, 2017 at 11:49 amGood food, good friends, good spirits….what could be better?!
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Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says
August 9, 2017 at 12:02 pmWhat a great celebration!! That is so nice of your friend to organize that! You definitely have a lot of good people in your life 🙂
Okay, I am a major foodie, and have pretty much eaten every dish there is … but have never had burratta!!! Can you believe it!? My husband and I are heading to Vegas in the next few days, and I’m going to make sure I try burratta at one of our meals.
KathEats says
August 9, 2017 at 12:36 pmYES! It’s the bessst.
Ali says
August 9, 2017 at 12:09 pmI love the idea of doing something like this rather than a big to-do and trip somewhere for a bachelorette party. It’s so much more realistic and the flexibility in adding people on as the day goes on makes it easy for people to do what they can manage/afford. So smart!
KathEats says
August 9, 2017 at 12:36 pmI agree – Sarah and I discussed some trip ideas, but I just wanted to spend the day with as many friends as possible.
Kimberly says
August 9, 2017 at 3:53 pmIs Sarah your Maid of Honor?
Looks like a fun day she planned for you!
Robin says
August 9, 2017 at 1:06 pmSo sweet! Can’t wait to see the wedding!!
Diana says
August 9, 2017 at 5:56 pmWow! So happy for you! What a fabulous way to celebrate with your girlfriends! You are glowing in all of your photos!
Jeanie says
August 9, 2017 at 7:01 pmWhat a lovely day in that beautiful setting. And the food looks fabulous.
Lisa Hochevar says
August 9, 2017 at 9:17 pmLove the black and white dress as well as the shoes!!! Where are both items from? You look amazing and so happy!!!
KathEats says
August 10, 2017 at 7:56 amThe dress is from Stitch Fix and the shoes are the Toms Clarissa’s : )
Sabrina! says
August 15, 2017 at 5:46 pmSounds like a really fun but classy bachelorette party! Wine, cheese, and girlfriends are pretty much all you need for an amazing time 🙂 StitchFix is the best thing that happened to my wardrobe!