July 10 – 12, 2026
Cindy's Bachelorette
A chill weekend with the girls before the big day
Wedding: Sep 5, 2026 · Hyatt Highlands Carmel
The Vibe
We're getting the girls together to celebrate Cindy before the big day! This is going to be a chill, intimate weekend — no wild partying, just quality time together, a fun boxing workout, and a beautiful dinner in Mill Valley.
For those traveling from out of town, we've got an Airbnb with a pool and hot tub on Friday night so we can all hang out, relax, and catch up before the main event on Saturday. Location is TBD — somewhere not too far from SF, likely Mill Valley or Pacifica area.
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Friday
Check-in & chill
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Saturday
Boxing + Dinner
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Sunday
Brunch & farewell
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Friday, July 10
Optional — For Early Arrivals3:00–5:00 PMCheck into Airbnb, settle in, claim rooms
5:00–6:30 PMPool / hot tub hang — put on music, decompress from travel
6:30–7:30 PMDinner — tentatively hiring a private chef! 👩🍳
7:30–9:00 PMDIY spa night — face masks, nails, hair masks, cucumber water
9:00–10:00 PMGames & activities — "How Well Do You Know the Bride" quiz, wedding scrapbook letters, card games
10:00–10:30 PMCozy movie or keep chatting in PJs
10:30 PMWind down — hot tub under the stars, early night before the big day
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Saturday, July 11
★ Main Event Day9:00–10:00 AMWake up, coffee & brunch at the Airbnb (Cindy's cooking! 👩🍳)
10:00–10:30 AMGet ready, pack up & check out of Airbnb
10:30–11:00 AMDrive to SF (Baker Street Boxing, Cow Hollow)
11:00 AM–12 PM🥊 Boxing class at Baker Street Boxing (50 min)
12:00–1:30 PMCool down, freshen up, grab a light lunch nearby
1:30–3:00 PMFree time — explore Cow Hollow / Marina, change for dinner
3:30–4:00 PMDrive to Mill Valley
4:00–5:30 PMExplore downtown Mill Valley, window shop, mocktails
5:30–7:30 PM🍽️ Dinner in Mill Valley — the main event!
7:30–9:00 PMPost-dinner stroll, dessert
9:00 PMHead home / drop off guests at accommodations
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Sunday, July 12
Optional — For Those Still in Town10:00–11:30 AMBrunch in Mill Valley, Sausalito, or SF — keep it casual
12:00 PMHugs, goodbyes, and safe travels home 💛
Will Airbnb Allow This?
Yes — what you're planning is totally fine. Airbnb's party ban targets disruptive, open-invite parties with loud music, excessive guests, and property damage. A small group of friends staying overnight, using the pool, doing face masks, and leaving the next day is exactly what Airbnbs are for.
✅ Your bachelorette is fine because:
Small group of named guests (not open-invite)Staying overnight (not a one-night party rental)
No loud music, no excessive drinking
Pool/hot tub use is normal guest behavior
You're checking out the next day
⚠️ Tips to avoid issues:
Be upfront with the host — message them saying it's a small bachelorette sleepoverMake sure the guest count matches the listing's max occupancy
Respect quiet hours (usually 10 PM)
Don't list more guests than are actually staying overnight
What to Look For
Search in Marin County (Mill Valley, Tiburon, San Rafael, Novato) or Sonoma for a short drive to both SF and Mill Valley.
🔵 Pool and/or hot tub
🔵 Sleeps 6–10 (depending on your group size)
🔵 Available Fri 7/10 check-in → Sat 7/11 check-out
🔵 Host seems responsive and friendly
⚪ Outdoor patio or deck area
⚪ Nice kitchen for breakfast/snack prep
⚪ Fire pit for evening hangout
⚪ Scenic views (hills, trees, water)
⚪ Late checkout option (ask host)
💡 Budget tip: For a 1-night Marin Airbnb with pool in summer, expect $400–$800+. Split among 6–8 people, that's very reasonable.
Airbnb Activities (Friday Night)
Low-key, no-drink-required, and perfect for a house with a pool. Mix and match based on the group's energy!
Pool / Hot Tub Hangout🧘 chill
Float around, catch up, play pool games. Bring a waterproof speaker, pool floats, and cute matching swimsuits if you want.
DIY Spa Night🧘 chill
Face masks, hair masks, nail painting, under-eye patches. Set up a station with towels, candles, and cucumber water.
Wedding Scrapbook / Letters💕 sentimental
Each person writes Cindy a letter or marriage advice. Bring polaroid cameras, washi tape, and a cute notebook.
"How Well Do You Know the Bride" Quiz✨ fun
Pre-make a quiz about you and Andrii — how you met, first date, his quirks. Winner gets a small prize.
Movie Marathon🧘 chill
Project a rom-com on a laptop/TV. Pride & Prejudice, Crazy Rich Asians, To All the Boys. PJs + blankets + snacks.
Mocktail / Smoothie Bar✨ fun
Gorgeous mocktail station! Fresh fruit, sparkling water, juices, herbs. Nice glasses and garnishes make it bougie.
Sunset Golden Hour Photos💕 sentimental
Golden hour photoshoot together. Matching outfits or a vibe — just phones + a tripod.
Card Games / Board Games✨ fun
What Do You Meme, Codenames, Apples to Apples. Low-key and keeps conversation flowing.
Shopping List
Spa: Sheet masks, nail polish, hair masks, cotton pads, candles
Pool: Pool floats, waterproof speaker, sunscreen, towels
Drinks: Sparkling water, juices, fruit, fresh herbs (mint, basil), cute cups
Snacks: Charcuterie supplies, chips, chocolate, popcorn
Games: Card games, "Know the Bride" printout, Polaroid camera + film
Decor: Optional: "Bride" sash or tiara, string lights, balloons
Saturday Dinner — Mill Valley
Mill Valley has great dining for a group dinner. Here's what to consider:
What to look for
Private or semi-private dining, accommodates 6–10+, walkable downtown, great ambiance for photos
Cuisine ideas
Italian, Mediterranean, or California farm-to-table work well for mixed dietary preferences
Mocktail-friendly
Call ahead and ask if they can do custom mocktails — most nicer restaurants are happy to
Reservation timing
Book for 5:30–6:00 PM to get the best table and allow time for a relaxed meal
🔥 Book ASAP — summer Saturdays fill up fast
Popular Mill Valley restaurants can be fully booked 6–8 weeks out for Saturday evenings in July. Start calling by mid-May.Sunday Brunch Options
Keep it casual. A few areas that work well:
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Mill Valley
Cute downtown, walkable, relaxed vibe
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Sausalito
Waterfront, scenic, great for out-of-towners
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SF (Marina / Cow Hollow)
Close to Baker St Boxing area, lots of options
💡 No reservation needed for most brunch spots — just show up around 10 AM.
How to Keep Guests Updated
Since this is a small, chill group, you don't need anything fancy:
Recommended: Group iMessage / WhatsApp
Create a group chat, give it a fun name ("Cindy's Last Fling Before the Ring"), and use it for everything — RSVPs, logistics, sharing excitement.
Communication Timeline:
1
~8 weeks out (mid-May)
Save the date
Send a cute digital invite via Canva, Paperless Post, or a nice text. Include dates, general plan, ask people to confirm.
2
~6 weeks out (Jun 1)
Collect RSVPs
Follow up with anyone who hasn't responded. Lock in headcount for Airbnb, boxing, and dinner.
3
~3 weeks out (Jun 20)
Send full itinerary
Share the weekend schedule, Airbnb address, packing suggestions, Venmo info.
4
~1 week out (Jul 3)
Final details
Confirm logistics — who's driving, carpool plans, what to bring.
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Day of (Jul 10)
Go time!
Drop the Airbnb check-in instructions, WiFi password, and a "see you soon!" message.
💡 Pro tip: Canva or Paperless Post
Canva has free bachelorette invite templates. Paperless Post has gorgeous digital invites with RSVP tracking built in.How Costs Work
Here's the breakdown for the weekend so everyone knows what to expect:
🏡 Airbnb — Cindy's got this one covered!
🥊 Boxing class — also on Cindy
🍽️ Dinner — let's split this evenly among everyone
🧖 Snacks & supplies — organizer buys, splits with group after via Venmo
What to Wear
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Saturday Boxing
Workout gear — leggings, sneakers, sports bra, hair tie. Boxing gloves will be provided!
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Saturday Dinner
Little black dress — let's get cute for Mill Valley!
What to Bring
For those staying at the Airbnb Friday night:
🌙 Overnight bag — PJs, toiletries, change of clothes
👙 Swimsuit — there's a pool! (preferably not white 😅)
🥊 Workout gear for Saturday's boxing class
👗 Little black dress + heels for dinner
🧴 Sunscreen & towel (just in case)
🎲 Any games or activities you want to bring
For those joining Saturday only:
🥊 Workout gear for boxing
👗 Change of clothes — little black dress for dinner
Meet the Girls
Some of us have known each other forever, and some of us are meeting for the first time this weekend. Here's a little bit about everyone and how we know Cindy!
🎹 Dana
Multi-instrumentalist who makes everything look easy
Met Cindy through Jazz class at UCSD. She's insanely talented — plays a bajillion instruments and is a beast at piano. She's been there through thick and thin, always shows up, and always has the best concert invites. They love exploring the SF food scene together.
🎤 Joelle
17 years of friendship, K-pop, and karaoke
All the way back to freshman year of high school! They bonded over K-pop (TVXQ when they were still 5 members!) and learned Japanese together. Seventeen years of friendship, countless K-pop concerts, trips to Korea, and many, many karaoke sessions.
💻 Nina
Debugged code and life together at UCSD
Also met at UCSD and bonded over K-pop. Nina helped Cindy survive tutoring Computer Science — they made it through all the hardest CS classes together. Battle-tested friendship forged in the fires of debugging.
🎬 Evelyn
Premiere Pro and open mic partners in crime
Met at Pinterest and instantly clicked over music and photography. She's impossibly talented at everything. They've played open mics together, collaborated on the "Time Machine" music video (filming in an abandoned parking lot at midnight!), and made so much art together.
🍜 Angel
Concert buddy and certified tea-spilling partner
Bonded through food and music — always exploring the SF and Bay Area food scene together. She never hesitates to invite Cindy to a great concert, and she's always there to hear the stories and spill the tea. Their Blackpink concert together was legendary.
🤝 Alice
Pinterest reorg survivors
Worked on the same team at Pinterest. Alice was there for Cindy from her intern days, through multiple reorgs and hardships. She was a rock when Cindy was first settling into SF, and has always been a trusted ear for life's ups and downs.
Planning Checklist
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ASAP (by Apr 20)Do Soon
Start searching for Airbnbs — summer weekends book fast in Marin/SF
By Apr 30Do Soon
Book the Airbnb (Fri–Sat night, pool/hot tub)
By May 1Do Soon
Contact Baker St Boxing about a private group class on Sat 7/11 afternoon
By May 15Important
Send initial save-the-date to your girls
By May 15Do Soon
Scout Mill Valley dinner restaurants & make a reservation
By May 30Important
Collect RSVPs and confirm headcount
By Jun 1Nice to Do
Order any matching items (robes, tees, sashes)
By Jun 15Important
Plan Airbnb activities & buy supplies
By Jun 20Important
Send detailed itinerary to all guests
By Jun 30Do Soon
Confirm all reservations (Airbnb, boxing, dinner, brunch)
Jul 5Important
Final headcount to restaurant; buy perishable snacks
Quick Summary
This week: Start Airbnb search + contact Baker St Boxing
By end of April: Book the Airbnb
By mid-May: Restaurant reservation + save-the-dates
By end of May: RSVPs collected
By mid-June: Activities planned, supplies ordered
End of June: Confirm everything
July 10: Have the best time! 🎉