Eva Amurri Celebrates Ahead of Wedding with 'Retro Glam' Bachelorette Party in New Orleans! (Exclusive)

"After going through a divorce, and finding love afterwards, I don't take any of this for granted," the actress tells PEOPLE of her upcoming nuptials to fiancé Ian Hock

Eva Amurri celebrated her bachelorette party — NOLA style!

The 38-year-old actress and six of her closest friends flew to New Orleans over the weekend to fête Amurri's upcoming nuptials to fiancé Ian Hock.

"We had a really fun, retro glam night out on the town at the Ritz Carlton New Orleans, which is such a vibe in the best way possible!" she tells PEOPLE.

Amurri — who is the daughter of Susan Sarandon — says the festive weekend was full of "laughing, dancing and eating" as the group explored the city and savored their time together.

"It was absolutely incredible to celebrate this new love with the most amazing and supportive friends who have been by my side through a wild few years," she shares.

"But it was also really wonderful to have a few days with my girls just laughing, dancing and eating all the best food NOLA has to offer," she adds.

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For Amurri and her friends, it was also a rare break from mom life. "We all have kids at home, so the uninterrupted time felt extra special," says the Monarch star, who shares sons Mateo Antoni, 3, and Major James, 7, and daughter Marlowe Mae, 9, with ex-husband Kyle Martino.

She and Martino announced their divorce in November 2019 after eight years of marriage.

"After going through a divorce, and finding love afterwards, I don't take any of this for granted — and there were quite a few toasts with happy tears throughout the weekend," she adds.

When Amurri arrived at the Ritz Carlton, the hotel's manager presented her with a white feather umbrella, which she explains is "what all the New Orleans brides have when they celebrate."

"I felt so special!" she recalls, before sharing how she and her friends jokingly compared her latest bachelorette party to those they experienced in their twenties.

"We were laughing the whole weekend about the differences between bachelorette parties in our twenties and this 'elder millennial' bachelorette we were having," she tells PEOPLE. "I have to say, I enjoyed this one more than my last. I think mostly because I enjoy myself and my friendships so much more, and just appreciate life in a different way."

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In a funny twist, Amurri experienced an unexpected injury during their New Orleans weekend.

"I actually threw my back out on the last day taking a pole dancing class we had planned and we almost peed our pants laughing about how perfect that was for a round two bachelorette party," Amurri shares. "I can't say I could keep up with the party like I could in my twenties, but it was hilarious and so fun anyway."

"I can't wait for the wedding in June!" she adds, teasing more fun to come.

Amurri and Hock, who is a chef, got engaged in France in February 2023. She announced the news on Instagram at the time, sharing photos of the pair from the moments following Hock's Parisian proposal.

"Those who know us know so well what this moment means to us. We are so so so happy. Can’t wait to spend all the rest of our days together ❤️‍🔥💍," she wrote.

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Back in September, Amurri revealed that her daughter will have a special role in her wedding ceremony.

"Marlowe will be accompanying Ian down the aisle and standing next to me during the ceremony," she told Sophisticated Weddings. "She and the boys will be our only bridal party, and I'm really looking forward to making them a big part of our wedding ceremony."

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Amurri and her kids are also planning an epic family dance for the reception. "We've asked all three kids if there is anything that's really important to them, and so far all they've really come up with is dancing a dance together," she explained. "All five of us at the reception. I think it'll be super fun."

In May 2023, Amurri gave PEOPLE a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her search for the perfect wedding dress. After visiting a few different bridal salons, she finally found the one at a shop called Bridal Reflections.

"I just loved how my body looked in it," she said at the time. "And that the feeling it gave me was one of old-school elegance and a vintage-style bride vibe. I put it on, walked out of the dressing room, and there were tears all around."

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