Summer Getaway

Summer getaways:

Is there anything better than a weekend Getaway?

The weather here in VA is beautiful, the sweet spot of spring/summer as I call it. Being born and raised in VA, I know this perfect weather won’t last long. I am itching for a good weekend getaway! This time last year our getaway was to the Blue ridge Mountains of VA for a “glamping trip” We stayed in Yurts, hiked, swam in the indoor pool, cooked on the grill and enjoyed nature. It was amazing! I love long weekends like that, all you need is a few brews, good food, better friends and a fabulous location. This year while I weigh the options of where we should go, I am sharing with you some great places!

Cape Charles VA – The Hotel Cape Charles

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Stanton VA – The Blackburn Inn –  “As seen on She Saw Style”

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Yorktown VA – The Duke of York Hotel

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Charlottesville VA – The Clifton Inn

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Skyline Drive – Luray VA – Skyland

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I have never visited any of these places but I am dying to discover somewhere new in my own backyard! So where should I go??

Vote for your favorite destination below by dropping it in the comments.

Happy Travels!

-ML

Weekly Wedding Words: Making the List

A few weeks ago we talked about invitations, picking the perfect piece of paper that will invite you guest to your fairytale day. What an important piece of paper that is. So much pressure on a little, beautiful piece of paper.  While picking out invitations it accidently became a moment of realization, the financial investment thus far in our wedding. Not to say I had a breakdown, but I was close. After the breakdown, I got back on my wedding horse with a fresh set of eyes.

For you Brides who did not do save the dates, now is when the guest list can get really real. This includes, the sometimes uncomfortable, conversations about plus ones. This week is all about “Making the list” how to determine plus ones, how to make the cuts you need and who you need to invite.

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Plus ones:

This subject can be tricky, it can be awkward to tell your uncle he can’t bring his new Girlfriend to your wedding, whatever the case may be. While making our guest list we listed all our friends, some of our friends we know as a couple so that’s an easy one. Then we went through all the unmarried people, asking along the way “Are they engaged?” “How long have they been dating?” “Have we ever hung out with them as a couple?” If we started to see that it was “No” “Less then a year” and “No” it became easy to make the cut. While you may love your sorority sister who’s two years younger than you, you don’t have to love the guy she just started dating. Save the random plus ones for good friends, best friends and maybe your immediate families significant other. Handing out plus ones can drive up the bill and guest count so quickly! Your party of 80 suddenly went to 120 by giving 40 people a plus one.

How to cut the list:

Guest lists become very real when money is attached to each person. Not only as it relates to dinner and their drinks but other factors that will increase include: your wedding cake, invitations, favors, and some venues will charge based on the number of people you plan to attend. So with that in mind, it is okay to be very picky about who you invite. The first place I looked for people to trim was plus ones, old friends who would never know I got married other then seeing it on Facebook, people from work, and distant family.

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Who Needs to be there:

A lot of the time, Brides and Grooms are pressured into inviting people based on who their parents say need to be invited. In truth there are only so many people your parents can force you to invite. If you see this starting to happen, a conversation with your parents need to be had. You will be surprised how quickly the guest list is taken up by families. Each person is not just one, your aunt is actually plus 5 because of her kids and husband, not a bad thing! I can easily say that I was shocked Jacob and I reached 150 so easily.

There is a fine line in every part of wedding planning, the guest list is no exception. The line being between being happy and generous with your wedding invites and being so stingy that if 15 people couldn’t make it, there is a noticeable difference in attendance.

So best wishes to you all with the tough cuts. Cheers to the special people make the list to your one of a kind day!

-ML

The Dirty Blonde Stylist: Day of Coordinator

 

  1. Is your wedding day rapidly approaching?
  2. Are you drowning in a sea of wedding details?
  3. Are you unsure how you are going to complete all the items on your wedding planning checklist?

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Let’s be real for a second, you cant do everything the day of your wedding. I know so many brides who have entrusted a bridesmaid, mother or aunt to be the director of their big day and have been sadly disappointed with what goes down the day of. You can organize until the last few hours till you walk down the aisle, but truth is, you are needed for other things. You need to be present, in the moment and above all relaxed. This also goes for the other members of your family, your Bridal party and your guests. Having someone to carry out all the plans that you have spent months creating is so important to me, I cant see how it wouldn’t be for other Brides.

So I want to talk about the Day of Coordinator!

As a planner and day of coordinator myself, I was very curious who I would choose for my day of. She had to be ready for me to be over the top organized, from lists beyond the basic timeline, décor specifics of where things would go and also quick to make the turn around that my venue is going to require. The selection was not easy, but then it was clear as day. Agape Love Events AKA Jasmine. I could not be happier with my choice already! I have full faith in her, she is such a sweetheart, so understanding and I can not wait to see how everything turns out once I hand it over to her capable hands.

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So, the key for me, when selecting vendors I wanted to click with each of them. I wanted to make sure they believed in my dream day and were confident and honest about how they thought it was going to fall into place.

So what am I going to do when I work with you? My services stretch to meet any needs you may have. I can join you day one, when that ring is fresh on your finger and we can go step by step the whole way to the alter. Or I can meet you two weeks before the wedding and guide you through those last few stressful weeks.

One of the main questions I get a lot is, “So what do you do as a day of?”

I love this questions, to make it simple I have a few bullet points I hit every time.

  • Attend the rehearsal and become the leader (if needed) I get everyone lined up and become a familiar face for the next day.
  • The Day of I am going to be doing all the things that are supposed to just “fall into place”
    • Setting up décor
    • Communicating with vendors on where to go and distributing timelines so we are all on the same page throughout the night
    • Checking on you and your party, see if anyone needs water, does the air need to be adjusted does a bridesmaid not remember what groomsmen shes walking out with. I am the point person for everyone.
  • Once everything gets going I am making sure it all stays going.
    • Containing drunk groomsmen and make sure they stay for photos when they are needed
    • Bring grandma water and make sure she can see the cake cutting
    • Check in on Mom and make sure she is happy and having fun
    • Making sure you and your groom have a drink in your hand, whether that be water or champagne just let me know.
  • Finally when it is all said and done, I will get y’all out of there for a photo finish! I will make sure your gifts, personal items and guests are all handled before I call it a night.

 

So that, in a nutshell, Is what I do for you as a Day of coordinator. Another question I get a lot is “Do you still like weddings after being at so many?”

My answer will always be yes. Let me explain why, sure it is easy to get burned out as a guest when you have more the a handful of weddings in one year. As a planner, I still get excited about the details, what is going to make this venue unique? What types of décor are you using to convey a theme? Details like that get me so excited! I also love love. What is life without love, pretty sad. So when the opportunity comes for Love to be celebrated, how could I not always be excited!? There is love everywhere, between the couple, between the family members who haven’t seen each other in a while, from the guests who are over the moon for the happy couple, love is everywhere. My favorite moment of almost any wedding is the Father Daughter dance. It has always out shined the other dances to me and maybe because of the close relationship I had with my Dad? Either way, it gets me every time.ACS_0491

No matter the wedding, I am still always so happy for the couple, for the family, for the guests who were a part of the magical day. I am happy for myself, that I was part of someone’s “Most important day of their life”

If you would like some more details about The Dirty Blonde Stylist for Event and Wedding Planning, Shoot me a message at Thedirtyblondestylist@gmail.com

I can’t wait to hear from you!

 

-ML

Weekly Wedding Words: Snail Mail

As a planner and a person, I have always enjoyed things that come in the mail. There is something so cool about getting a letter in the mail when everything else is so instant in today’s world. I always love to send my brides welcome gifts, postcards and Christmas cards just as a little something extra from me to you. Currently, I am at the phase of wedding planning when it is time for me to select wedding invitations. If there is one thing I have learned from this process thus far, one, my Mom is obsessed with a traditional invitation. The second thing is there are a ton of great invitation options out there, and I mean a ton! Today I am sharing some of my favorite Invitations, some that are even options for my wedding. My go-to sites for all things printed are as followed: Zazzle,  Shutterfly, and Minted. I have picked out a few from each site to give you a taste for my style.

Shutterfly:

Zazzle:

Minted:

   

So which is your favorite? Are you more Muted modern, classic country, effortlessly elegant, or somewhere in between. I want to know!

Being a Bride of The Dirty Blonde Stylist family comes with some special perks! I am happy to offer my Brides a special discount code for Minted! Every Bride loves saving money here and there. I always love to help my Brides find deals along the way. If you are getting married, feel free to shoot me an email or DM Thedirtyblondestylist@gmail.com

I would love to help you along the way all the way to your special day!

-ML

Weekly Wedding Words: The not so main event

The other events:

It is easy to get swept up in the complexities of wedding planning. There are so many elements that go into the big day, it does require a lot of focus and planning! But what about the events that come before the wedding? Bachelorette party/trip, bridal shower, a bridal brunch before the wedding? Unfortunately, they don’t just fall into place. So I am dishing out all the events you can’t forget to plan before your wedding.

The Bridal Shower:

While this is typically thrown by the Maid of Honor or another close friend, it is possible that you are alone on this one. Be sure to communicate with bridesmaids, friends and family and figure out who is doing what. Plenty of people do not know a lot about weddings or enough to know when they should be stepping in to help. Communication is key always and in everything in life, including your wedding. The last thing anyone wants to do is assume someone is doing something and then nothing happens.

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The Bachelorette Party:

Again, this is an event usually planned by the Maid of Honor, the same rules of thumb applies. Communicate!

If you have always dreamed of going some place or experiencing a concert etc, make that known! Understandably, not every group of girls can afford a wild trip to Vegas or Nashville but there are plenty of fabulous alternatives! So bottom line, talk to her. It does not have to be awkward or uncomfortable, just make is casual. “Do we have any kind of plan for the Bachelorette party yet?” Very simple.

The Rehearsal Dinner:

This event is typically thrown by the parents of the Grooms, since traditionally the rest of the wedding is paid for by the parents of the Bride. This is 2019 and those rules are not assumed anymore. Even if your future in laws are prepared to foot the bill for the rehearsal, do not assume they are going to plan anything. Again, I can’t say this enough, do not assume anything. Better to be pleasantly surprised rather than heartbrokenly disappointed.

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The Bridal Brunch:

An old tradition is the Bridal Brunch. A lot of girls let It fall by the way side to save money, but really it is the most low maintenance event you will plan through this entire process. This event can be hosted by anyone but typically the bride. She will gather her girls at a her favorite brunch spot a few days before the wedding, this is essentially a meeting so everyone is on the same page. As a planner, bridesmaids knowing some of the beginning information can really help the planner. Not to say you can rely on them but the girls knowing that pictures starts at 4:00 and that the bride should be ready to walk to the aisle at 5:00 can be pretty helpful in keeping everyone on track. So for me, I will let my girls see the timeline, give them a copy and explain how everything is going to work. And what better place to have a meeting them over waffles and mimosas.

The After Party:

If you have a venue that is lights out at 10:00PM, chances are that your guests are going to want to continue the party. Not to say you and your husband now need to supply more booze for the rest of the night, but maybe set up a little something at the hotel bar. Maybe reserve a private room at a local restaurant or bar and have a cash bar? Being on top of anything you can for see to be an issue can take an event up so many notches. If you do plan a little something, don’t forget to tell everyone. Everyone from the guests staying at the hotel with the after party to the manager of the hotel so he can warm the bar staff that night. Here I say again, communicate!

The purpose of this post is not to make you feel like you must plan all these events. My advice is simple don’t forget, never assume and always communicate. Wishing you happy and peaceful planning for all the wedding events to come!

-ML

Weekly Wedding Words: How to stay engaged to your wedding planning

How to stay engaged with your wedding planning

So, you are 6 months into planning your wedding. For some brides this means the end is near and you are only weeks away from getting married. For others, this might only be a half way. I am in that sweet spot now. The early glow of excitement and eagerness has faded and the reality of numbers and timelines have started to set in. Being a wedding planner, this is often time when the Bride can start doubting herself, fall behind on to do lists and start to not enjoy the process.

In my experience, at this time, people are sort of tired of hearing about it. Even though there is so much left to do and plan, people no longer want to hear about flowers, favors and jewelry for bridesmaids dresses. So how do we keep our tribe, our fiancée ad ourselves excited about the wedding?

Last week I shared some love for the people in your life who are so there for you during this wedding process. What do you do when even the people in the wedding are “over it” so to say, when it comes to hearing all about the details. This does not happen to everyone, some people will be pumped until the last song of the reception but for those of us who are tired of hearing about the same ole things, here are a few tips from one wedding planner/ Bride to another.

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  1. If you always come to your MOH or bridesmaids with problems, find someone new to complain to. No matter what it is, no one wants to hear someone complain all the time. Whether that is about your florist messing up centerpieces or the weather outside, no one wants to be the one who just listens to you complain all the time, your wedding is no excuse. So next time you sit down to your girls and vent, think about what you are going to say and what they have heard 100 times.
  2. Change your attitude, I will admit, as the Bride it is easy to become overwhelmed by the details and millions of questions that must be answered. Needless to say the constant stress can get to a girl. Manage your stress by rewording the “problems” into “possibilities” the “questions” into “options”. It sounds silly, but it really helps. Remember that planning your wedding should be an amazing time, but if we are being realistic, it is a ton of work!
  3. Enjoy the accomplishments you already have. This goes back to the Glass half full and half empty way of life. Rather then thinking about all the things left to do, think about all the things you have already done! The lovely florist you hired who is going to make beautiful bouquets, these favors you picked that everyone will keep remembering your wedding with and that gorgeous dress you are going to marry the man of your dreams in. IMG_8594
  4. When you are feeling down, think about the things that excite you! What do you get hyped up for? Did you love being surrounded by dresses when you went shopping for your gown? Marinate your mind of that beauty of a dress you ordered. Maybe you just can’t wait for a good vacation and that honeymoon is all you are dreaming of. Whatever it takes to put that smile back on your face.
  5. Hand over the reins. If you ever thought that you didn’t want to pay for a full wedding planner, now id the time when more affordable package begin! Planners love to take over at the 6 month mark and personally it is my favorite time to get involved in a wedding. I love to see all that you have done as well as help you with all the “millions” of things left to do. The details are handed over to a professional now and you can relax. I love hearing about all the details, even the things that don’t get you as excited. Hiring vendors who are passionate about what they do is so important! Their enthusiasm is what will continue to either get you excited about it or at least feel like they have it under control for you. So give me a call, send an email I can’t wait to hear from you!

Thedirtyblondestylist@gmail.com

-ML

The Adult Easter Basket

The Adult Easter Basket

Growing up Easter, for me, was running around at my Grannie’s house. After Church, she would hide plastic eggs around her yard. Some had little pieces of candy and some even had quarters! It was a blast, my sister and I would beg someone to come outside and hide the eggs again just so we could go and find them all again. After that, we would have a big beautiful lunch with all of the extended family on my Dad’s side. It was always a great day, I still refer to the weather as “feeling like Easter Weather” when there is a slight breeze on a spring sunny day.ACS_0544.JPG

Now we are adults and my 10 year old brother gets all the same joy from seeking out the Easter eggs on Easter Sunday. I love a reason to celebrate, Easter is yet another. For the last few years, adult Easter baskets have defiantly become more of a thing. I have made them for my sister, Mom, and of course my fiancée. Today I am going to breakdown what adults really want in their Easter baskets.

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  • Wire basket
  • Rose
  • Peeps
  • Face Mask
  • Succulent
  • Spring lotion
  • Pastel nail color

 

 

The Basket for your Fiancée/boyfriend/Husband

  • Leather basket
  • A growler of craft beer
  • Chocolate bunny
  • Easter eggs filled with jelly beans
  • Pastel bowtie or tie

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  • Woven basket
  • Spring scented candle
  • Southern Living magazine
  • Sparkling lemonade
  • Jordan Almonds
  • Chocolate bunny

What does Easter mean to you? Drop your favorite Easter memory in the comments below!

The Importance of Your Bride Tribe

Picking the ladies who stand beside you on the day of your wedding is a huge process. Not only are these people so important that they are sharing the stage with you on your wedding, but you are relying on them to make the commitment and sacrifices for you. Anyone who has been in a wedding party before knows just how much can go into being a Bridesmaid. Shoes, hair, make up, the dress, the trips and plans, numerous weekends dedicated to the Bride and the happy couple. It is important to select people who not only can hold up their end of the bargain by accepting the job, but also people who are excited for you and love you! Typically the engagement process is around 8-12 months. Pick people  who won’t be a buzz kill by the third wedding related event.

I am lucky and have known who my Maid of Honor was going to be since she was born, my little sister Emily.

The first few days/weeks after selecting your tribe, everyone is either excited or overwhelmed from the start. They are talking about things that are months away, cost lots of money potentially and will require a good bit of time. You can see how plans like that make people feel one way or another.

Over the next few months, you will start to see the roles that your tribe falls into. There is a quiet one who has no problem whether the dress is gold or silver, what time we meet does not matter she will be there and is agreeable to anything the bride says. Also, she is excited for you but not like over the top about it.  #appreciated

There will be, at least one opinionated one, does not love the style shoe the bride has suggested, would rather meet here and not there, but will also tell you to your face that that lipstick is not great on you and shouldn’t be the color for your wedding day. Like it or not, the brutal honesty is required. #needed

There will be the girl that is so excited for you, sending photos of T shirt options for the Bachelorette party, commenting on photos with kind words and constantly tells you how excited she is for you! A great reminder for how excited you are, despite all the details planning and decisions to be made. #hypegirl

Then there is the realist. Organized, like you, but really taken charge where she is needed. (typically this should be your MoH) She is very detailed oriented and ready to plan an amazing bachelorette party for you, coordinate your shower, communicate with the other girls as needed and is totally aware that most of your conversations over the next 10 months are going to be wedding related. #HBICACS_0539

For me, there are 4 ladies who will share my stage and that is plenty. I have always found that when it comes to friends, quality is better than quantity, which made selecting this beautiful ladies easy. We are 6 months in and I have become so thankful for my Tribe! They have all served a different role in their own way. Let’s face it, no one person wants to hear and answer every single question about the wedding for a whole year. So split up your questions and divide amongst the tribe for different answers. Talk to your fashion-loving girl about your makeup, jewelry for dresses, show options things she will be into! Ask the practical one for her opinion on timing and when would be best for the shower for everyone. Turn to your maid of honor for clarity and help, when you are in too deep she is the one who can pull you out of flower hell for a minute and talk about the fun stuff, like your bachelorette party theme.

This wonderful group of ladies would not be complete without the ultimate sounding board, your Mom.

She is a prime member of the Tribe in a different way then the other girls. Look to your mom for financial advice, traditions, suggestions for the reception that cater to other guests rather than just the young crowd. Your Mom’s advice can rub you the wrong way, let me warn you. At the end of the day though it helps to have those kinds of opinions and help! #theOG

I say it often and I will say it again, life does not stop to plan a wedding. So whether you are going this alone without a wedding planner or have so many people involved you can’t remember their names, you will always have your Tribe.

If even your tribe is tired of hearing about your wedding problems, give me a call. I would love to hear all about it and let you know how The Dirty Blonde Stylist can help.

-ML

Weekly Wedding Words: My 6th month to do list

April:

  • Do flower calculations
    • My flowers have become a chore in themselves! I am contemplating doing some DIY magic, having my wedding planner assist me or just throwing my hands up and turning over my money to the professionals.
  • Officially book Hair
    • My hair has been a no brainer from day one. I love my hairdresser who cuts my whole families hair, just have to get around to actually reserving her for my big day.
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    • If you haven’t read my post on registering, please pause and go catch up! I loved getting to work with and chat with different versions of brides about their favorite registry items were. Since then I have started my registry complete with kitchen appliances, home necessity and some fun just cause items. However, there is still plenty of things I need to pick out including; new kitchen plates, outdoor tools, and good quality towels.
  • Determine final alcohol amounts
    • In our particular case, we will be providing our own alcohol since we are not using a full-service venue. While this probably saves us money in the long run, there is a fine line between trying to save money and running out of alcohol because we were too cheap. We are in the process of finding that line.
  • Continue search for dishes
    • We are not using a full-service venue, so the choice of dishes we have has become an endless search, between plastic or real dishes. The search continues.
  • Requesting items on Facebook to purchase
    • I am a huge fan of yard sales, so when you follow a Free and Sale page for wedding items, it’s like a yearlong yard sale! I am anxious to finally start reaching out to a lovely woman for some key décor pieces for my wedding. This is a great way to save if you can find what you are looking for. There are so many women who sell those “unplugged wedding” signs and “MR and Mrs” banners as soon as their day is over. Keep an eye out!
  • Order favors
    • I am ready to start working details like this! While some planners will advise that favors don’t need to be ordered this far out, I have found it is one of the easier purchases to go ahead and make. By now you usually have an idea of what kind of favor you want, so if you think you know. Just start looking around, then click purchase! This way you aren’t trying to spend $200.00 on koozies in the same months that you are paying for final deposits for your caterer. You will thank me later when you don’t have to worry about them getting here on time.IMG_8417
  • Book hotel rooms for the wedding night
    • Once the wedding blocks are made for your guests, feel free to check off your reservation for the big night! We are staying in the same hotel as our guests. I and my bridesmaids will be staying in the room the night before the wedding for one last girl’s sleepover as a single gal. Again, just something I can get out of the way early.
  • Look at wedding bands
    • I am so excited to return to Diamonds Direct and pick out our wedding bands! While Jacob will get some kind of “manly” band rather than the traditional, I am excited to add some more simple sparkles to my finger. Having the bands picked out makes it easier to plan finically when another payment is going to be needed. Remember that most vendors final payments are due 30/60 days out from the wedding so those last two month can become very overwhelming financially if you aren’t careful.
  • Pick out invitations
    • I can’t lie, this does not excite me. There are so many options and styles it is too much at times. Yet, it is so important and is setting the tone for your wedding. While they don’t need to be sent out until 2/3 months before the wedding, I may as well start looking now. Remember with invitations it isn’t just picking them out, it’s ordering them, waiting for them to come, stuffing all of them, addressing them, buying stamps, then sending them out.  Depending on how busy your life can get, don’t underestimate the time this process will require. I know for me it could take me a week just to get to the post office to buy the freaking stamps!

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While this list might seem a little overwhelming with all the details, having this list will keep me sane. I arrived at this list by mapping out all the big pieces of my wedding from day one. Of course, as we get closer, smaller things come to light that needs answers or need to be done. You’ve got this! If you want to offset a little bit of that work, 6 months out is when a lot of major planners, including myself, love to come on board and lend you a hand.

Send me your wedding details to Thedirtyblondestylist@gmail.com for some more information about how we can work together to make your wedding dreams come true!

-ML

The Tailgate how to

Tailgate how to:

Some of you may or may not know, but the Redneck gene runs through my blood. Since I was 8 years old I have been going to NASCAR races with my dad and my sister. While my Dad won’t be here to join us this year, my sister and I are gearing up for the race to roll into town this weekend! Not only the race, but these tailgating tips are also great for a variety of upcoming events this Spring and Summer.ACS_0091.JPG

  1. Have a good cooler
    • Your cooler will be your best friend. Not saying you need a Yeti but the number of times you are in and out of it in a day, it’s a good feeling halfway through the day and still having a cold beer to reach for.
  2. Pack accordingly
    • For an event like the race or an all-day concert, I bring a change of clothes. When we get there in the morning it could be hot and I want to be in shorts and a T shirt, by the time the sunsets, I would freeze if I didn’t have on long pants or jeans! So pack a bag, seems silly I know but when you are out there all day you never know what could happen, does not hurt to have a backup look.ACS_0300
  3. Think outside of what you normally pack
    • I learned at a young age that you need to bring somethings to events like this that you wouldn’t think to bring. Here are some of the 10 things that I never forget anymore.
    • Toilet paper  – the porta potty is only stocked for so long
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Car chargers and portable batteries
    • Playing cards – have to pass the time something
    •  Sunscreen
    • Bugs spray
    • Paper towels
    • Water jug – you will need more than just a bottle
    • Radio or speaker – do not rely on car speakers, your battery will die then you can’t get home
    •  Travel first aid kit

4. Bring things to do

  • Depending on how long you are planning to tailgate, for the race, we are outside from 8Am to 6:00PM when we head into the track.

Don’t plan on drinking and casual conversation to fill up all that time. Bring things to entertain yourself and your friends. Some of our favorite things to do on race day include:

                Cards: kings, poker, go fish, blackjack, solitaire etc.

                Lawn Games: Cornhole, ladder toss, Spike Ball, Can Jam

                Drinking games: Flip cup, beer pong, Kings, Power hour, Quarters etc.

5. While all day drinking is easy for college kids. I am 25 now and all day drinking is a challenge in itself, pace yourself.

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I hope all these tips help you enjoy your tailgate and stay prepared for any unexpected event.

Happy Tailgating season!

-ML