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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...

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...

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...

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...

Once you decide that Ibiza is the place you have to go for your hen party, then you have a few more decisions to make. Sure, there’s the stuff like where to fly from that’s central or do you all just meet up there? And where are the must-see spots? But one of the main considerations is where you are going to stay. One of the most popular ideas with our customers is to rent a villa and here are some ideas why. Benefits of a villa Top of the list of benefits to renting a villa is that you get more privacy and freedom. Sure, there might be rules about loud music after a certain time of night or things like that. But there are a lot fewer rules than in a hotel and nowhere near as many people around. Another advantage is that if you want to hire one of our buff butlers to host the big party night, you can easily do that in a villa. We have butlers already out in Ibiza just waiting to come and run your hen party – all we need is somewhere to hold the event and a villa is perfect....

There’s no doubt that the first thing that comes to mind with our buff butlers is the hen party. And while it is true that we do host a lot of hen parties, there are also lots of other ways that a buff butler can help out. Here are some ideas. 1. Hen parties Our hen party service is always a busy one with our butlers being spread around the country and even some available in Ibiza. Our service means we can host your hen party, serve drinks and snacks and run party games. Not only does it make the party great fun, but it also means the bride or chief bridesmaid can relax and enjoy themselves, without worrying about acting as hostess. 2. Corporate events As well as their famous bare bottoms, our butlers can add a little more to their wardrobe if that’s more suitable for corporate events. A well-muscled gentleman serving drinks or snacks around your event will always bring a grin and our training means we are adept at helping your event go smoothly. 3. Birthday parties Birthday parties are another top reason to hire a buff butler. From 18th and 21st parties to those for...