Ok, I’ll be honest, I love reliving my own engagement story to whoever asks, I honestly think it’s one of the most exciting things about the whole marriage process. Granted, I haven’t got married yet, but when I ask anyone else about how they got engaged, I can still see that glimmer of excitement in their eye as they relive it like it was just yesterday. Just like Lucas and Bekah who met at Keele university back in 2007. 7 years later Luke proposed whilst they were away for a week in the lake district, I’ll let Bekah tell you the rest…
“Lucas booked a wonderful hotel called The Samling in Windemere, where we stayed for the night and had the BEST food I have ever tasted! After tea, we went back to our room and he got down on one knee and proposed. Needless to say, I was very chuffed and said yes.”
I don’t know about you but whenever Coachella rolls around I spend ALOT of time on Instagram scrolling through and seeing all of this year’s hottest festival looks! This year Jamie Chung styled her hair in a beautiful braided do with loose waves and we thought it was the perfect look for you boho festival bridal…
We have all done it: when you friend announces their engagement and all you can think of is ‘Hen Party’! I mean why wouldn’t you? It’s natural to want to celebrate such a special occasion with an epic girly adventure, right! I do however feel that the guys outshine us a bit when it comes planning epic nights out for the groom, which is where today’s post comes into play. We collaborated with Expedia’s Hen Hub and asked our wedding blogger pals to tell us their favourite hen party ideas and whoa do these ladies know how to celebrate!
I thought I would kick us off with my fave ideas and my girls better take note…
Not one to be outdone by the boys, it’s not surprising that my dream hen party would take place in the US of A and no it would not be Vegas! As a lover of all things colourful I would love nothing more than to head to Palm Springs with my closest gal pals and spend an extra long weekend lazing in the pool with my flamingo float, getting a tan whilst sipping on a cocktail. I am not a huge drinker and although you could expect one or two nights to get a little cray cray, I would much rather make this a trip of lifetime.
I would stay at the Saguaro Hotel which is every colour lover’s dream and would be fab for photos (always thinking like a blogger!). As I don’t get to spend much time with all my friends together very often I would want us to all be able to relax, unwind and enjoy being together, we would head out on a few mini adventures like taking selfies with the dinosaurs that feature in Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, hike up to Tahquitz Canyon and see the beautiful waterfall, enjoy a spa day at the natural hot springs and visit Salvation Mountain. We would also shop in the vintage shops, lunch at diners and have the best pyjama party ever! Yep I went there!
I absolutely LOVED my hen do… for me it was all about keeping it simple but with maximum style and fun! The idea of running between different bars all night or an expensive meal out never really took my fancy.
Why not hire out a cool private house with all of your nearest and dearest for a few nights. I booked a fab venue called Cliff Barnswhich oozed with style, comfort, and was tonnes of fun! With a hot tub, super stylish rooms, a private garden perfect for sunbathing, BBQ, a dressing up cupboard, tipi and a huge DVD collection, it fulfilled all of our wishes!
Although the initial outlay was higher, we were able to keep the rest of the costs to a minimum (£10 each) by ordering a supermarket delivery packed with bubbles and treats for when we arrived. We also booked some super-amazing in house beauty treatments and a cheeky curry on our last night; it was a weekend to remember. We didn’t leave the house at all, but had so much fun! If only walls could talk!!!
A hen party is really just an excuse to get all your best girlfriends together, right? So for me the ideal hen do would be a luxurious weekend away, filled with pampering, chocolate and bubbles!
The Cotswolds seems like the perfect place – there’s a variety of boutique hotels and spa’s for a range of budgets that offer a little something extra. For a little extra space for all your gals, and to experience a little pre-wedding luxe, book a suite! My top picks are Barnsley House, for that cosy Cotswolds vibe – the outdoor hydro pool wins every time – and Calcot Manor for Cotswolds chic, with its hot tub and perfect-for-relaxing-by pool.
Spend your days relaxing and being pampered in the spa before dressing up and enjoying cocktails in the bar followed by a delicious meal. If you’re still up for a party, create a chill-out zone in your suite complete with movies, popcorn and fizz! Don’t forget the chocolate!
Glastonbury, Isle of Wight Festival and Latitude are well and truly over and we’re so gutted about it that we decided to pro-long the festi-goodness with a month of festival themed DIYs! YAY! We’re super excited about this one guys because we know how HUGE and bloody beautiful festival weddings are! Trust us when we…
Ok, I’ll be honest, I love reliving my own engagement story to whoever asks, I honestly think it’s one of the most exciting things about the whole marriage process. Granted, I haven’t got married yet, but when I ask anyone else about how they got engaged, I can still see that glimmer of excitement in their eye as they relive it like it was just yesterday. Just like Lucas and Bekah who met at Keele university back in 2007. 7 years later Luke proposed whilst they were away for a week in the lake district, I’ll let Bekah tell you the rest…
