Joining the bachelorette party

[Marlena Dahlstrom]

On a happier note, last night my GW friend Patsy and I went to see the Faux Girls at Marlena's. Just the show got started a bachelorette party came in and we moved over to give them more room. As hostess Victoria Secret said, there's nothing like a bunch of drunken straight girls to liven up a drag show.

Only it wasn't only just straight girls -- there were several guys who were in drag. As I later found out talking with the party, apparently the maid of honor was actually one of the guys -- although he refused to wear a dress for the ceremony (good thing too, getting stuck with dress and shoes in seafoam is no fun :D ). But apparently the other bridesmaids challenged him to attend the bachelorette party in drag and he took them up on. And then a couple other male friends joined in. The guys had all gotten into the spirit, getting wigs and having their nails painted and make-up done, and there was some credible efforts for first-timers (One of them apparently said he'd really enjoyed doing the shopping...hmmm....)

Since a number people in the party already had boas, needless to say they got volunteered during the "drag tag" part of the show -- a little drag competition among people from the audience. Since the bachelorettes where too focused on the vicious competition for the tiara to remember to take pictures, I got out my camera and took some. Afterwards I gave my card (one with my femme name and email) to one of the women, letting her know I could send the pics to her. From there, I started talking with various people in the group, doing a little group dancing and even joining in with a round of shots for the bride.

Anyway, I had great time and I hope they had a beautiful wedding today.

And of yeah, one other bright spot during the evening. After the show, a woman (not from the bachelorette party) walked up to me and asked if I was male or female. I told her I was a man. "God, you're so hot -- I hate you." (Too bad she was with her boyfriend.) Now passing is no longer the holy grail for me, but damn it's satisfying when the hard work gets recognized.

[Kendra Lynn]

Marlena: Great story about the nightclub and wedding group!
Wish I could have been there!!
Peace'n'Luv-- Kendra Lynn.

[KimberlyS]

Marlena, is there something with drag shows and bachelorette parties. I was at a club in KC a few years back. The first night i was there there was one bachelorette party and the second night i was there two bachelorette parties showed up. I came too late both nights so i was not even able to get a seat. But all the parties looked like they were having fun.

KimberlyS-CD

[Amy S]

Heh, I thought I recognized you from your forum Picture. Your right, it was a fun evening.

None of the group knew about any prior CD experience (though I suspect I a not the only one in the group), so I sorta stumbled into it for my first evening out (and don't see myself heading out again anytime soon), but it was a blast.

-Amy