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Our Block Island Bachelorette Weekend

07/25/16 | Bachelorette, East Coast, Rhode Island, The Americas, Travel

Block Island Ferry

Holy heck do I need a weekend to recover from my weekend but goodness was that fun! From Friday morning to yesterday afternoon I ventured to Block Island, Rhode Island for the first time for a good friend’s bachelorette party and it was a blast! There is something so special about your friends getting married and next month I am lucky to attend the second wedding of two of my team mates from my days on the Georgetown Swim Team.  It was such an important part of my life for four years that it makes sense that the 60 people I surrounded myself are still some of my closest friends and that when two of them find happiness it really can not be beat.

Two years ago James and Lindsay got married in Pennsylvania and I was able to attend their wedding  and  now fast forward two summers and we are at it again with another amazing pair – Mallory and Wes were meant for each other and the festivities started in May when I attended her here Connecticut bridal shower.  This past weekend we continued the celebration with half of us boarding an 8am Amtrak in New York City Friday morning  and though we did not arrive to the island until nearly 2pm the time flew by, sleeping and reading on the train and then chatting and drinking Bloody Mary’s on the ferry. Our house for the weekend was beautiful and we dropped our bags before exploring the island, visiting a famed food truck, and picking up two more friends who arrived on later ferry.  

Bloody Marys on the Block Island FerryEngagement Ring and Bloody MarysSailboat in Block Island HarborNational Hotel in Block IslandBlock Island Farm StandPots and Kettles Food Truck Block IslandFish Tacos at Pots and Kettles Food Truck Block Island

A few hours, one gorgeous sunset,  and a handful of bottles of rosé later we made it to a late dinner where all but one of our party dined out hot lobster rolls at The National.  It is a good thing we ordered quickly because only a few minutes after receiving our food the power to the entire island went out, an issue would face of the rest of the weekend.  With no power we headed home early and actually got a restful nice sleep. 

Bride to Be BannerBachelorette Ladies Night OneBlock Island Harbor SunsetBlock Island SunsetBachelorette Rose

When we woke up on Saturday morning two girls went for a run while the rest of us did the three mile loop into town picking up breakfast sandwiches and much needed iced coffee.  Once back at the house we changed and headed to the beach across the street where we got the party going again enjoying baby bottles of Prosecco and a few dips in the ocean. Finally the last two girls arrived and as a party of eight we hung out at the house in the early afternoon before making the trip to The Oar, a spot were were told was a must try.  

My friend Ali got us the cutest matching shirts and we stood out in all the right ways with the bride’s reading “I got the Hubby” and ours reading “We got the bubbly”.  At the Oar instead of lawn games we opted for pictures with the harbor background and sushi appetizers before staying for a late dinner of more seafood. After dinner, with the power back on on the South side of the island, we headed to the Yellow Kittens and danced the night away til last call. 

Block Island ShorelineBlock Island Road SignsBlock Island BeachI Got the Bubbly TShirtsBlock Island Bachelorette WeekendJust Married Betsy Johnson Flip FlopsBachelorette Group at the OarThe Oar on Block IslandBlock Island Bachelorette Weekend at the Oar Block Island Sunset at the OarBachelorette Party at the Yellow Kittens Tavern

Sunday does not get pictures because it was a sunglasses kind of day but it was equally as fun filled with a morning in Adirondack chairs before we headed into town, had a leisurely brunch, and then began the trek home, most of us taking the ferry to the train back to New York City.   Mallory, thanks for inviting me on your Block Island bachelorette weekend, it was an amazing time! 

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Comments

  1. Pamela says

    July 26, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    Looks like so much fun!

  2. Leeann @ Join the Gossip says

    July 25, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    How fun! I like that it’s different. It’s usually Vegas out here and that gets boring. I like that this location you can remember how much fun you had lol.

    And I love the shirts! Too cute 🙂

  3. Anett says

    July 25, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    Looks like you guys had a lot of fun!

    Bella Pummarola

  4. TAMMY says

    July 25, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    I can see that you had a great time despite power outage issues. I love your shirts. I am surprised that you went the longer way to Block Island from NYC. I would have taken LIRR to Montauk and then take the ferry from there. Was it hot at Block Island. NYC was very hot. I know both ways are long.

  5. Michelle says

    July 25, 2016 at 10:57 am

    Looks like a good spot for a bachelorette weekend! Sounds like you guys had a great time!

    https://thedogtribe.com/2016/07/25/philadelphia-adventure/

  6. Amanda says

    July 25, 2016 at 10:19 am

    Oh my goodness, this looks like so much fun and the sunsets were so pretty!

  7. Julia (The Velvet Runway) says

    July 25, 2016 at 8:56 am

    Beautiful photos! It looks like you had a really fun time!
    Good job your food arrived before the power went out though!
    Julia x
    http://www.thevelvetrunway.com

  8. kanchan says

    July 25, 2016 at 8:22 am

    It seems like a perfect getaway and bachelorette, you are so lucky to have a great gang of friends, the celebrations becomes much bigger with your loved ones !!
    New post – http://www.sapphireziva.com/2016/07/memories-for-lifetime.html

    would u like to follow each other on social media?

    love, kanchan

  9. Olga Pancenko says

    July 25, 2016 at 8:10 am

    Very nice !

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