Hot. Like… main character walking out of an explosion in slow motion hot. Expect daytime temps in the 90s–100s°F, with warm evenings that still call for something breezy and fabulous. Sunscreen is not optional. Hydration is not a suggestion.

This is your moment. Think over-the-top, extravagant, fun, flirty, and maybe a little unhinged (in the best way). Caftans, sequins, sheer moments, bold prints, dramatic sunglasses - nothing is too much, but honestly, at least TRY. When in doubt: more sparkle.

Only if your invitation included a +1. If it didn’t… I love your enthusiasm, but this is a curated chaos situation with a waitlist.

Absolutely - but you’ll need to coordinate that directly with the hotel (or Christine DiCarlo christine@cdeventsco.com). I adore you, but I am not your personal travel agent 💋

Oh babes, your presence is the gift. Truly. Just show up ready to celebrate, and I am so happy.

Ah yes. The main event. The cultural reset. The ChaLaPalooza Lip Sync Battle is our time to shine LOL or spiral spectacularly. Come prepared to perform a lip sync to one of the pre-selected songs (see below for the full list). Whether you’re serving Beyoncé, Britney, or full camp chaos, commitment is key. There will be judging (light-hearted but real), so bring energy, drama, and at least one moment that makes people scream. Costumes, props,—highly encouraged. Below is the Spotify playlist of Songs for you to choose from. You will be going head to head with other guests who choose the same song. I need your top 3 choices and then you will be randomly assigned so no more than 4 people can do the same song.  Born This Way. Lady Gaga Toxic. Britney Spears Get Outta My Way. Kylie Levitating. Dua Lipa It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay. Whitney Houston Finally. CeCe Peniston All Coming Back to Me. Celine Dion Dancing On My Own. Robyn Emotions. Mariah Carey Dancing on My Own. Robyn And last but not least, we need some deets. Choose your song requests and food options here linked form

I’ve got you covered on: Cocktails and mocktails at planned events (bless) Appetizers and snacks Thursday and Friday evening Lunch at Frontier Café Friday Birthday dinner Saturday Transportation to and from Joshua Tree All planned entertainment You are responsible for (TBD): Breakfast, lunch, and any additional meals you want (fuel yourself accordingly) Any personal extras, shopping sprees, or questionable late-night decisions

The limit does not exist. If you think “this might be too much,” you’re just getting started.

Equal parts glam and unbothered. Float, flirt, sip, repeat. Bonus points for dramatic entrances and sunglasses. I heard Ch’ien might want to shoot a music video…

Sunscreen. Water. Snacks if you’re picky. And an outfit that says “desert explorer/fashionista” Closed-toe shoes are smart, but I support a bold footwear choice if you’re committed to the bit.

Technically, yes. Emotionally? That’s between you and your life choices.

Hydrate aggressively, order something greasy, find a shady spot by the pool. You’ll be fine. Probably.

Only one rule: commit. Whether you’re giving high-glam diva, camp chaos, or interpretive meltdown, we expect a performance. Wigs, props, reveals? Strongly encouraged.

Then you get the very important role of audience hype squad and judge-adjacent commentator. Screaming, cheering, and dramatic reactions are mandatory.

Strongly prefer you don’t.