Khloe & Lamar

Moments ago, reps from the Clippers told us the 5 players we saw coming and going from STK last night were only at the restaurant for a Clippers team dinner ... a dinner that happened to be scheduled for the exact same time and place as Lamar's party.

So even though we asked Clipper player Marcus Camby "how was the party" -- and he responded, "It was cool" ... he must've been talking about the Clippers' "dinner" party ... and not the stripperless, midgetless bachelor party going on in the same place.

So sleep well Clippers fans ... once again your team was left out of the party everyone wanted to be at.

Our Bev Hills spies tell TMZ Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian are house hunting right now -- scratch that .... mansion shopping.

Last night after the bachelor/bachelorette parties, Lamar and Khloe stayed in a hotel and hit the streets of Beverly Hills today in search of a big pad.

We're told they're looking for a place in the 8,000 - 10,000 square foot range -- with 5 to 6 bedrooms, a pool and of course, space for a basketball court.

So no stripper poles, "midgets" or candy for Lamar ... but S & M toys for Khloe?

Joe Francis and Rob Kardashian's planned bash at Les Deux got the boot in favor of a dinner at STK and a little livin' it up at Guys and Dolls with his Lakers teammates. His two original party-planners also tagged along.

Turns out, Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom's wedding guests aren't just shopping at Wiliams-Sonoma -- they're also dropping some serious cash at fancy-pants Geary's in Beverly Hills (the Rolls Royce of houseware shops). Here's the list of what's already been purchased:

- Baccarat Harmonie Square Decanter - $1,075
- Grande Champagne Bucket - $750
- Harcourt Square Whiskey Decanter - $985
- Folio Champagne Cooler - $750
- 2 Vesta Champagne Flutes - $179 ... EACH!

Better keep those receipts! Not that this won't last or anything ...

TMZ has learned Lamar Odom has backed out of his bachelor party -- which Joe Francis and Khloe Kardashian's brother Rob were supposed to hold tonight.

Odom tells TMZ:

"I am extremely thankful to Joe Francis and Rob Kardashian, for agreeing to host my bachelor party this evening at Hollywood hot spot Les Deux.

I regret, I will have to cancel this event because I have now decided to have a private dinner with my teammates, a few close friends and of course Joe Francis and Rob Kardashian."

Lamar Odom's rowdy bachelor party may be off, but Khloe Kardashian is still planning a night with the girls -- just don't expect any firemen strippers.

TMZ has learned Khloe, her sisters and all her best buds will be holed up in a luxury L.A. hotel tonight -- starting with dinner by the pool, followed by a night of pampering.

We're told there will be facials, massages and a whole lotta girly games.

Guys ... we think that might be code for pillow fights.

TMZ has learned exactly how the love story between Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom began -- and it all started with a bar tab around $3,000.

It all went down on August 27th, when Khloe was hosting a "Welcome to LA" party for brand new Laker, Ron Artest, at Halo in Hollywood.

Khloe ran up one hell of a bill that night ... and for some reason, Lamar decided to cover the whole thing -- after all, cash money is the ultimate aphrodisiac.

A source extremely close to Khloe confirmed the whole story, telling us, "At first, she wasn't going to do the event ... but she literally met her husband there. And yes, he paid for everything."

The other guests better hurry up and get the other cheap stuff soon -- or they'll be stuck buying that ridiculous $500 margarita machine.

Check out the gallery to see all the incredible items -- including a kick-ass set of measuring spoons -- the brand new couple is gonna get.

Kobe Bryant will be front and center at the Lamar Odom/Khloe Kardashian nuptials this Sunday ... which means Vanessa and her $4 million ring may have a few pointers for the bride.

In fact, Lamar's rep tells TMZ all the players are planning to attend, but there are still a few question marks. Several have not RSVP'd -- Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum and Jordan Farmar.

Can't blame the non-committals ... it is last minute, after all.

TMZ has learned Joe Francis is hosting Lamar's swan song to bachelorhood tomorrow at Les Deux nightclub in Hollywood. It will be a formal affair ... with stripper poles and "midgets."

Here's the good news -- Khloe's brother Rob will be there to keep an eye on Lamar ... unless he's distracted by the midgets and stripper poles.

As TMZ previously reported, the couple just registered at Williams-Sonoma yesterday -- and the gifts they're hoping for include a $100 panini press, $200 waffle maker and even a $400 deep fryer.

But the crown jewel of the registry: The $500 Premium Margaritaville Trio Frozen Concoction Maker -- a blender that can make three different pitchers of drinks ... at the same time.

Sure, they're all great presents in theory -- but the only things purchased so far have been a set of bowls and some measuring spoons.

Wedding etiquette states you get up to a year from the big day to give a gift. Our suggestion: Wait a couple months, see if this one lasts.

Sources close to the situation tell us every member of Lamar's team got an invite to the "secret" wedding -- including Kobe Bryant. We're also told all of the Lakers coaches were invited to the event.

Don't go blaming the Khloe Kardashian-Lamar Odom whirlwind wedding on the bride -- TMZ has learned this whole thing was Lamar's idea.

Sources close to the situation tell us it was Odom who was putting the rush on the "I do" swapping because the Los Angeles Lakers star wants to tie the knot before his NBA season begins.