Looking for a great girls weekend in OKC? I’ve got the perfect itinerary! Fashion, food, and lots of fun!
I had the absolute privilege of turning 40 recently. A privilege, yes. Thrilled about it? Not exactly.
I was definitely having a LOT of feelings about entering this new decade, and anytime Brent asked me how I wanted to celebrate, I didn’t even want to discuss it.
Turns out, he went ahead and just planned without me. Yes, this ENTIRE weekend celebration was planned by my husband; I simply showed up and enjoyed every second of it.
Was it a memorable experience and a perfect way to celebrate a birthday? Yes. Would it be perfect for any weekend with your friends? Absolutely!
I thought I’d share everything here so that if you are planning your own girls weekend (maybe an annual Galentine gathering?), you could get some ideas! And if you happen to be planning one in Oklahoma City, even better! You can follow this itinerary step-by-step.
Perfect Girls Weekend in OKC (Day 1)
I thought my lifelong friend Karrie and I were going to lunch on Friday. I had casually mentioned to Brent that a girls night with Karrie might be fun since our birthdays are close together.The last time we had a lunch date, we ate at Green Chili Kitchen in Yukon (so good!) and then wandered through Marshalls and Ulta for a bit.
But when Karrie arrived at my house, Brent presented me with an itinerary for the day.
An itinerary.
It was laminated.
Brent had been planning my birthday weekend since FEBRUARY OF LAST YEAR. The man even had money taken out of his paycheck for months and deposited in my mom’s checking account, so he had access to money that I didn’t know about.
Apparently, he *could* in fact, lead a double life without my knowing. Who knew?
While I would have planned something simple like a movie night with friends or, if I was feeling adventurous, a visit to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art or Myriad Botanical Gardens. And those would have been great, but this, this was awesome! Also, here’s a random piece of information you didn’t ask for. My junior prom was held at the Myriad Gardens. Prom photos in a greenhouse (hot) in front of a cascading waterfall (cool), check!
OK, OK, back to the actual day.
Lunch at CAVA
Brent couldn’t remember my new favorite lunch spot, so he suggested Flower Child, which would have been great place, but we went to CAVA because I’m kind of in love with this salad bowl I’ve been getting there!
I was bummed when Zoe’s Kitchen closed, but CAVA has healed my heart and beyond. And if you’ve never been, this is my exact order, and you won’t be sorry:
- Build-Your-Own Salad Bowl
- Romaine, Chicken, Tzatziki, Hummus, Persian Cucumber, Crumbled Feta, Kalamata Olives, Tomato & Cucumber, Pita Crisps, Avocado, Yogurt Dill
SO GOOD.
Since we were pretty much next door, we walked through West Elm and Anthropologie before heading to our spa appointments.
Three Graces Day Spa
For someone who is “into” beauty and skincare, I’ve only had one facial in my life. And while it was great, it was done in an office, so I didn’t really get the true “spa experience”. Brent had asked around to some coworkers on a spa recommendation and was told Three Graces in Oklahoma City was a popular choice. It turned out to be the perfect spot!
Three Graces was just lovely. The European decor, the music, the attentive staff, everything was just divine and perfect for a special occasion.
Karrie and I checked in and were escorted to the changing room, where we were given our plush robes and flip-flops. There’s a relaxing lounge area where you wait and sip on water, wine, or champagne until your appointments. Just the perfect backdrop before all the magic begins!
As we were both new to spa life, we asked an employee about spa etiquette -(What, if anything, do you wear under the robes?) and they were very kind about all of our questions! First visits can be a little intimidating, but they made us feel so comfortable.
Three Graces Signature Facial
A facial was up first, and it was amazing. My esthetician and I discussed any areas of focus for my skin, and anti-aging and hydration were at the top of my list.
I would tell you more about the facial, but it was so relaxing that I actually fell asleep at one point. I don’t think it could have been for more than a couple of minutes, but it was one of those deep sleeps where I felt like I slept for hours. AMAZING.
When my facial was complete, I went back to the lounge area and Karrie and I chatted while waiting for our next treatment. Yes, my gem of a husband planned for multiple treatments. :)
Crème de la Crème
My massage therapist started by dry exfoliating my skin; massaging my back, arms, and legs with exfoliating gloves before massaging me with warm coconut oil. Does it sound heavenly? It was.
Picture yourself having been massaged with warm coconut oil and then covered in warm blankets and being left to relax. *Also, I can feel claustrophobic easily and never felt like that during this treatment, just FYI!
After my wrap was complete, our time (unfortunately) at the spa was over. As we changed and gathered up our belongings, Karrie and I both agreed that this was going to be a new birthday tradition for us. We are kind of shocked that we haven’t been “spa people” up to this point. We are definitely spa people now!
Shopping
No birthday celebration is complete for me unless there’s some shopping involved! As we left that morning, Brent had actually presented me with an envelope of cash for shopping (there was one for meals and spa tip too! Seriously, how did I get so lucky?), so I was on a mission to spend it, and spend it I did!
We left the spa around 4, so we had a couple of hours to spend shopping.
OKC has so many great shopping areas – the Plaza District, Automobile Alley, Paseo Arts District, downtown OKC, or Stockyards City, if that’s more your style. Since the spa was near Western Ave, Classen Curve was our choice! Our stops at Classen Curve included Impeccable Pig, Evereve, Kendra Scott (where we used our birthday discounts!), & Scout & Molly’s.
Kendra Scott Birthday Purchase
We then ventured over to Belle Isle to visit Nordstrom Rack, which is always a favorite.
We realized it was now 6:00 PM on a Friday night, and we had forgotten to make a dinner reservation. After checking out a few places online, we decided to take a chance on getting a table at Barrios
and we lucked out and were the last table before they went on a wait!
Barrios is always a favorite when dining with friends (they have such delicious food), and as usual, it didn’t disappoint. My favorite is the Victory Club Nachos, which are listed under their “things to share” section of the menu. Just FYI, I do not share them. :)
Another few restaurant options to consider? Jones Assembly – also known for amazing live music, Frida Southwest, or Hall’s Pizza Kitchen. Great food and great spots to wander! Oh, and Pie Junkie for dessert is a no-brainer.
After a delicious dinner and great conversation, we made our way home, wrapping up our day around 8:30 that night.
This would have been a fantastic birthday celebration all on its own. But, it wasn’t even close to being over! And yes, there was another (laminated) itinerary.
Part two (local shops, escape rooms, food scene, etc.!) two can be found here!
I love Green Chili Kitchen!