VALERIE

Hi...I'm Valarie. I currently live in San Gabriel and work as a middle school counselor. I went to undergrad and grad school with Alana at LMU. The funny thing is that Alana and I really didn't even like each other at first and now 7 years later I am in her wedding. I love to bake...especially chocolate chip cookies and brownies, shop, and hang out with friends. I am looking forward to a fun and relaxing weekend in Palm Springs where I can start to work on my tan!

Thanks,

Valerie

STACEY

I'm Stacey (otherwise known as the redhead and the girl who knocked Alana's tooth out!). I live is Studio City, CA and work at an event planning company in Glendale. I am looking forward to the fun weekend ahead and spending quality time with Alana's best friends!

DANA

Hi there! My name is Dana and I'm Alanas' younger sister (I know our
resemblance is unremarkable !) and one of the M.O.H's. I live in Chatsworth, "the Valley", and work as a receptionist at a salon, fantastic perks, and as a merchandiser for Sara Lee. I'm a pretty busy girl so I'm looking forward to this vacation/ weekend long party. I cant wait to meet and get to know all of you!

BRING ON THE TEQUILA!!!

*Dana

KELLY

Hi! I'm Kelly.  Sister to Kim...the one that looks like me.  I am so looking forward to this bachlorette weekend because I live in Denver and I can't wait to spend time with everyone.  I moved to downtown Denver over a year ago from Santa Barbara and I love it!!  I work for the Denver City Chamber of Commerce doing event planning.  I love theme parties, volleyball, running, the Broncos, the Rockies, and hanging at rooftop bars.  I'll be the first and the last on the dance floor.  Can't wait...can't wait...can't wait!!  

MINDY

I'm Mindy Finkelstein and have been friends with Alana since we were 10 years old! 
I grew up (like a few of the girls) in the valley (C-House Baby!) and am very proud of my LA roots. I went to UCSB (Go Gauchos!) and studied film and have been working in the TV industry until about a month ago when I did what any smart person does in a recession...I QUIT! I decided I just wasnt happy and didn't know if it was the job or the fact that I have lived in LA my life so I moved out of my apartment and packed a bag and have been in San Francisco for a month... Still dont know if im staying here but I think I might take a little detour in Denver as well. Im an avid traveler and love nothing more than spending a month every year in another country. Im also really active politically and with non profits. Cant wait to meet everyone and celebrate Alanas last few months as a single girl!!

JENN

Hi Ladies! I'm Jenn. I'm pretty sure I've met all of you before, but if there is anyone I haven't had the pleasure of meeting yet, it's nice to (kind of) meet you!

A little bit about me: I was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, just a of couple miles away from Alana. I'm now a lawyer, working in Santa Monica and living in West Hollywood (Los Angeles may not have much culture but any culture we do have can be found within a three mile radius of my house)! I love hiking, biking, reading, theater, cooking, camping, movies, trying new things and doing most anything that can be qualified as "totally random." I like to think that'd I'd try almost anything at least once (I said ALMOST anything, so don't get any ideas)!

I truly cannot wait to spend some more time getting to know each of you at Alana's bachelorette party. From what I know of each of you already I can't imagine a group I'd rather spend a long day weekend with!

See you soon!!

CARPOOL?

When is everyone thinking about coming? We all voted that we would drive seperatly (as in not rent vans or a bus) but we should car pool! Are you planning on coming Friday morning? Friday after work? Saturday? And where are you coming from? Orange County? The Valley? Let's set up some carpools. Better for the environment and more fun! =)

WHERE ARE WE STAYING?!

Wondering where we are staying?! Check it out:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ctdvi-marriotts-desert-springs-villas-ii/
(check out the photo tour! it's so pretty!)

We will wait to get final numbers on who is coming before we figure out the cost. PLEASE SEND JENN A $100 DEPOSIT CHECK NO LATER THAN MAY 11th IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON COMING TO ENSURE YOUR SPOT AND TO ENSURE THAT YOU WILL INCLUDED IN PLANNED ACTIVITIES!!  Also let us know how many nights you will be staying. (Fri., Sat., or Sun...better yet all of the above!)

We will be going to the club at the Marriott Hotel on Saturday night and getting in for 1/2 price (a deal with the pole dancing class) so bring your dancing shoes!

And..of course...don't forget your bathing suit!!

SAT. AFTERNOON-POLE DANCE PARTY

"This is purely pole! Perhaps you’ve wanted to learn Pole Dance but don’t want to go alone to a studio, or you want your party in comfort of your own home. So instead, imagine being surrounded by your girlfriends. They’ll cheer you on with a lot of hootin’ and hollerin’ and “You go girl!” You’ll find yourself moving your body in ways you never thought possible (well, maybe you’ve thought about it, now you can do it!). No pressure to perform, just pure sexy fun with the women you care most about in your life – for any special occasion – or just because you want to"

KIM

Hi!
I am KIM, (on the right) not to be confused with my twin sister Kelly(on the left)! I live in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA with my wonderful boyfriend Travis (who is also a twin b.t.w.!). I am in a graduate program at UCLA for interior design. I have worked at California Pizza Kitchen here in SB for over 8 years!! I love dancing...Dr. Pepper...design...tequlla...concerts...my checkered vans... the beach...and hanging out with my friends! I can't wait to get to sit by a pool, cocktail in hand, and get to know all of you better!

See you soon!
KIM