Beach, bathing suits, bubbly, and a bride…makings of a great bachelorette party!
In honor of my friend’s wedding coming up this weekend, I
wanted to be sure I captured our trip to Miami Beach, Florida we took at the
end of February. Twelve girls headed to the Grand Beach Hotel to celebrate our
dear friend Lauren by laying on the beach, sipping champagne, and dancing the
night away.

For the first night out, we grabbed a few Ubers and headed to dinner at SushiSamba. The food was enjoyable as expected, and the Otsumami appetizer (which included edamame, green bean tempura, and shishito) was a hit for our large table. Next time I will be sure to order more than just the Samba Sashimi plate as a meal…it didn’t quite fill me up. Before leaving, our server provided complimentary shots, which is always appreciated by a bachelorette party!
Thanks to our friend Sam and some of her connections at
Miami Club Promoters (Mitchell Davis) we went to a couple places – 1826 Lounge
and IVY Nightclub- drinking champagne and dancing until our feet hurt. After a
stop at Abuela's Cuban Kitchen’s late night window to snag a “must have when
you’re in Miami” Cuban Sandwich, we called it a night.
I couldn’t wait for Saturday’s adventure to begin!
Lauren’s matron of honor organized a yacht for us to spend the afternoon
cruising around Biscayne Bay. Our yacht for the day, “Pier Pressure” was at
the Miami Beach Pier, about 20 minutes from the hotel. We were welcomed aboard with champagne, sandwiches, and a fruit and cheese platter…every girl’s dream. Captain Hery and his first mate were wonderful! They took us all around the bay, giving us a chance to see gorgeous, million dollar mansions, Mark Cuban’s incredibly enormous yacht, and most thrilling were the DOLPHINS! Many came swimming just a few feet from the boat…it was exhilarating! Unfortunately a few rain showers rolled in, but that just gave us a good reason to start a dance party. This was an experience I’ll never forget!
the Miami Beach Pier, about 20 minutes from the hotel. We were welcomed aboard with champagne, sandwiches, and a fruit and cheese platter…every girl’s dream. Captain Hery and his first mate were wonderful! They took us all around the bay, giving us a chance to see gorgeous, million dollar mansions, Mark Cuban’s incredibly enormous yacht, and most thrilling were the DOLPHINS! Many came swimming just a few feet from the boat…it was exhilarating! Unfortunately a few rain showers rolled in, but that just gave us a good reason to start a dance party. This was an experience I’ll never forget!

For us girls with departure flights Sunday afternoon, we
had the chance to grab brunch at La Cote in Fontainebleau, which was only a ten
minute walk from our hotel. I did not realize how trendy and massive
Fontainebleau is…now this is where to go if you’re looking for a party. The
pools and music were loud and pumping before noon! (Which also made it a great
place for people watching.) La Cote’s food was perfect for curing any hangover
with burgers, pizza, wings, and sandwiches, but also had a large variety of
seafood dishes. And for those still up for a cocktail, their sangria was
delicious and refreshing. Stopping for brunch at La Cote also gave us a chance
to sit out in the warm weather for a little bit longer before heading back home
to the cold. (I know it’s not that cold in Texas, but still!)
All in all, it was a successful bachelorette weekend, partying in the city where the heat is on...