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Bachelorettes Party

Asked to be a bridesmaid and unsure if that means participate, photograph, or both, I snap a photos with my phone.


May 14, 2016: Mel wakes up early to get to Chicago for the party. It seems an unreasonable hour to be up, but the coffee helps.
May 14, 2016: Mel’s sister and the bridesmaids gather in the hotel in downtown Chicago. The sign above the bed reads “Cheers Bitches.”


“The brides will be arriving shortly,” one conversation starts. “Brides?” is the confused the response. Emphasis on the “s.” Yes. Brides. “Oh so it's shared!”

May 13, 2016: Rainbow keychain atop a laundry machine while the bachelorettes pack for the morning trip to Chicago.May 14, 2016: Dancing with feather boas in the basement of a Chicago burlesque club to the music of Davide Bowie.
May 14, 2016: Preparing for the night out with two brides and four bridesmaids.
May 14, 2016: Walking back to their seats to watch the burlesque show, Mel is filled with joy.
May 14, 2016: Heather and Mel share a kiss after dancing. Mel began crying from happiness after and asked me to not share photos.May 15, 2016: Wild conversations late into the night.May 15, 2016: Walking to Chicago’s “L” on the first part of the trip back home and a life together.