Thursday, May 7, 2009

Pageant

Last Thursday night I was a Pageant Coordinator. My friend Leah and I threw a Girl's Night / Going Away Party for our friend Lynnelle King. Leah was insistent that we not do the boring, "get together and have munchies and chit-chat." Let's just say we did quite the opposite.
By the way: the identities of most of these women have been withheld for their protection...well, really just so they are not completely humiliated! :)

When everyone arrived they received a sash, a crown and a bag of hair accessories. Each contestant was required to use ALL of the hair accessories. We had a room for hair and make-up (...think bright blue, bright green, hot pink...) and also a place for putting on LOTS of jewelry (Kirsten and Tyla, thanks for the loaners).


The first hour and a half was spent primping, practicing for talent numbers, munching on snacks, and doing the "chit-chat" thing. At 9:00 p.m. sharp, we started the show. First, each contestant was introduced and walked across the stage doing the Pageant Wave. Here, a few friends are performing their Rock Band Interpretation of "We Got the Beat."


A group of us also rehearsed and performed a Dance Number to "How Lovely to Be a Woman," from the musical "Bye, Bye, Birdie".


What pageant would be complete without a Swim Suit competition? Don't they look great?!



After a myriad of other impromptu talents, (i.e.-hoola hooping, putting a puzzle together, saying the ABC's backwards) and several very silly Judge's Questions, we announced the winner. "And the winner is...Miss Queen of it All, Lynnelle King." We upgraded her cardboard crown to one with sequins and glitter and gave her this very lavish bouquet of silk roses. She did her victory walk and we all cheered for her as "Here She is, Miss America" played in the background.


After the crowning, everyone enjoyed each others company and had these yummy cupcakes from the Cupcake Doctor.


Here are the party planners: Miss Grey Pebble Way and Miss Cuba (aka.-Me and Leah)



I think that everyone had loads of fun, and laughed really hard. It was the best!

When are you planning your next Girl's Night?

5 comments:

Natalie said...

Looks like you guys had a great time! You're quite the party planner!

Melanie M. McKinnon said...

i'd expect nothing less from my cousin jennie!

and i have to tell you when i read pagaent, i thought it said 'pregnant' and i about fell out of my chair. not that you don't make cute kids, i was just thrown for a loop there.

Amanda Stevens said...

It looks like I missed out...big time! Your the best Jennie!!!

Tyla Majors said...

Amanda - I was there (if you didn't notice :)) - and you did miss out!

Cece Girl said...

Jennie! You are so funny! What a great group of friends you have...xoxo
Jen