There are lots of ideas out there for a hen party but one that is very popular at the moment is having a cocktail making hen party. Here you learn to make cocktails from an expert and all have a try. Okay, after a few attempts, things get a little blurry because some of these drinks can be strong, but it is great fun. So how do you go about setting up a cocktail making hen party? Get the equipment There is a lot of fancy equipment to make cocktails and not all of it will be needed for a...
6 Unusual Ideas for a Charity Fundraising Event
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Jul 13th, 2018
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When you are responsible for coming up with ideas on how to raise funds for the charity you are involved with, the pressure is on. Sure, there are lots of classics out there that can be used as inspiration but what if you want unusual ideas for a charity fundraising...
How to Have a Summer Garden Hen Party
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Jul 5th, 2018
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When you talk about hen parties, people automatically think of wild nights out and lots of alcohol. And while that’s great fun, it isn’t always what suits everyone for a hen party. One idea that has come back in popularity is the idea of a garden party and it also makes a brilliant hen party alternative. You can even spice it up a bit by having buff butlers along to serve snacks and drinks to your guests! Here are some tips on how to have a summer garden hen party. 1. Have an alternative plan It’s nice to think that...
How to Be the Best Ever Chief Bridesmaid
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Jun 28th, 2018
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Being chief bridesmaid for someone is a huge responsibility. There are big, important duties that fall on you and you need to be prepared for the job. That means doing some serious planning ahead of the big day! Here are some tips on how to be the best ever chief bridesmaid. Start planning – immediately Lots of couples decide on the date for the wedding 12 months or more ahead of the date and this makes it seem such a long way off. Don’t be deceived – that time goes over super quick. The very top tip is to start planning your part of the wedding as soon as they announce the date. Don’t wait until you are six months out or less – that will increase stress and lower the chances of you doing just what you want. Lead but don’t be bossy If you are the chief bridesmaids but there are other adult bridesmaids, then your job is to lead but not to be too bossy. Remember, you are the right-hand lady to the bride, but they are also important. So balance out the urge to act like a drill sergeant to get them into line and try...
8 Awesome Prosecco Cocktails to Try on Your Hen Night
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Jun 21st, 2018
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here are two big trends at the moment when it comes to party night drinks – gin and prosecco. The great thing about Prosecco is that you can drink it just as it is, or you can mix it with other ingredients for a host of simple and tasty cocktails – or you can get our buff butlers to do it for you! Prosecco vs champagne When it comes to sparkling wine, the king (or queen) is always champagne. Prosecco is different champagne and a lot more budget friendly – but what is the difference? Champagne is a sparkling wine that only comes from the region of France with the same name. it is made with the ‘traditional method’ and uses chardonnay, pinot noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. Prosecco comes from the Veneto region of Italy, north of Venice and is made with Prosecco grapes, also known as Glera. It is made with an affordable method known as the ‘tank method’ and this is part of why it is less expensive. Simple prosecco cocktails Prosecco is also a little sweeter than champagne which is known to be very dry and high in acidity. This is another reason why people go...