Here I am driving the big, red bus to the cinema.
What better way to celebrate a hysterical movie about female friendship, than going dressed up as Bridesmaids.
My friends and I stepped out in our poofy dresses of yore and headed to the Coliseum Ottawa Cinemas to watch–you guessed it, Thor 3D.
I wore a two-tiered, off-the-shoulder fuschia confection that my neighbour pulled out of her kids’ dress-up chest.
Rebecca wore a shiny lilac number, that bared her lime-green bra straps (thank god, she was wearing a bra), with a pashmina to disguise a zipper that was only halfway zipped; and Helen wore something that made her look like Wife Number 3 at a glitzy Mormon funeral.
I almost chickened out
Here I am, shoring up my courage. Rebecca is quite unfazed.
It was very liberating and sure, we got some looks, but several people said they loved the outfits.
At the 11th hour, I almost chickened out, but my Mother-In-Law, who’s very much a character in her own right, talked me off the Boring Ledge.
Don’t let Rebecca pick the theme for the next one
We didn't blend in at all.
I told this to Rebecca on the way home and she laughed and said, “I’d be nervous if we were going to wear tiny shorts and glittery pasties over our nipples, but not for this.”
Note to self: Don’t go watch a re-release of All That Jazz with Rebecca.
Then, Rebecca sneezed and blew the back of her dress wide open. Luckily, at that point, we were in the van on our way home.
Our official photographer was Susan. It was her idea to wear the bridesmaids dresses in the first place, but she didn’t have one. She claims she couldn’t find one and later admitted that she never expected me to jump on that bandwagon instead of my more typical reponse, “Shut up, you freak. I’m not doing that.”
On the way out of the theatre, we took a few photos, but had to keep Rebecca from draping herself over the confectionary counter and putting her leg up on the condiment station. We failed.
Tell her to stop, please!
No one pulls off sultry the way Helen does
As a kid, I always had to be Sabrina. I think we should arm wrestle and the loser gets to be Sabrina. BTW, If looks could kill, Helen's eyes would shoot 32-calibre bullets.
I couldn’t wait to leave and as I was speed-walking to the door, we bumped into a couple of The Husbands, who were on their way to see a late show. Brad, a screenwriter (and a man) hit on the perfect theme for a group of attention-seeking, middle-aged women–Charlie’s Angels Undercover Bridesmaids.
The humiliation never ends
Hanging out with these ladies is always a hoot.
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate a film that showcases the fact that women are funny, supportive and immature, than to make complete asses of ourselves to go and see it. Thank you, Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo for writing Bridesmaids and giving the best lines to the women.
I love my friends. They make me feel brave, funny and interesting. Know why? Because that’s what they are.
Can we go now?
Buh-bye now.
No, really…
Oops. It was a really big dress.
Tags: Bridesmaids movie, friends, making asses of ourselves, midlife crisis
LMAO. You sound like so much fun! I wish you liven in California. SELFISH, I KNOW.
I especially love the sporty shades with the fancy-schmancy dress. Good look.
FABULOUS. I’m totally jumping on this bandwagon!
Ok that is the funniest thing ever. And all jokes aside – you look freaking hot in that dress Patti!!
OK that made me guffaw. I still think my look is less sultry than vomitous. Somehow I knew you would describe me as Wife Number 3 at a glitzy Mormon funeral, when the look I was going for (and CLEARLY pulled off btw) was Wife Number 2 at a glitzy Mormon funeral.
Oh you guys!!!
You did NOT. I was about to say I wish I’d gone with you but then I realized I REALLY REALLY DON’T. I could totally see Lynn doing it though. I agree with everything you said about the movie. Also, Melissa McCarthy is SO AWESOME.
OMG!!! what ridiculous fun. i must see if i can round up a gaggle of crazy women to do this with.
OMG LOVED this post! I’m not sure who I love more now: you or Kristin Wiig. I saw Bridesmaids twice in one week, I agree, the best lines for women ever! You and your friends are so much more fun than mine. I can’t even get mine to wear anything but a moomoo at the beach, they certainly would never pull out their prom dresses! For Bridesmaids 2, I’m coming to Ottawa!
Oh how I miss you guys!! It looks like fun!
I love that you guys actually went through with this! It’s the sort of thing I would dream up and then chicken out on. There’s a reason I don’t do Halloween!
Bridesmaids was excellent, and while I had a great time with the ladies I saw it with, we didn’t attract nearly as much attention as you surely did.
Patti, there’s only so many ways I can extol your fabulousness. I wish I was there. I wish I could have captured you guys on film myself. Bridesmaids hasn’t yet been released over here but when it does, I may just find myself in a satin gown in the front row seat
refreshing and delightful – keep it up
Doting Dad
Hey Patti,
I’m so glad I got to witness some of this in person! When I first caught a glimpse of taffeta in the popcorn line, I was confused by the women in fancy dresses in the ‘hood. But then I realized I knew those women. Of course I knew them!
Good for you! I love the way you gals have fun wherever you go. And what an awesome movie – loved it!
That is hysterical!! I saw the movie, but didn’t even think to do something fun like this!
AWESOME.
Love love love love. LOVE. I do not for a second believe that you almost chickened out and that this isn’t the type of thing you do every weekend. You are my hero and I covet your sense of humour.