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I’m delighted to share our very first ‘Real Life Hen Party’ feature. And what a great hen party we’ve got to kick off the new feature – that of fashion blogger Jess, of Dressed by Jess.
Hen parties have evolved so much in recent years; from a small, intimate meal and drinks with friends, to full-on weekends away and styled events. I’m not saying you can’t go for a few drinks, but there are so many amazing things you can do for your hen party these days.
In the new feature we’ll be sharing some amazing hen parties and weekends of brides-to-be, to give you loads of inspiration for your own.
Jess didn’t fancy a traditional night out on the town, and instead chose an amazing hen weekend in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Her ideal getaway involved pampering, relaxing, and sunbathing with her friends, so that’s exactly what she did.
The location, under an oak tree, was truly stunning and the perfect place to have a beautiful laid-back picnic-style lunch. Gigi of Smells Like Peonies Events created the prettiest tablescape for the occasion, and the girls drank Champagne and enjoyed a magnificent oreo-filled cake.
“Rather than checking into a hotel we decided to rent a big ol’ beach house for the weekend. It was steps away from the ocean and my sister and bridesmaids decked it out with flamingos and pineapples – the perfect beachy details. A dream getaway for me includes pampering, relaxing, and sunbathing.
“The girls worked so hard to make this weekend extra special for me, and for that reason I wanted to treat them to a surprise lunch alongside Live Oak Alley at Boone Hall. I reached out to Ava Moore Photography and Gigi of Smells Like Peonies Events to pull it off. With the help of amazing vendors, it turned out to be one epic lunch date with my girls!
“The afternoon couldn’t have been more perfect. A storm had just rolled in so there was practically no one left at the mansion. It was quiet, serene, and like a scene from a movie. We were surrounded by beautiful flowers and the most gorgeous tablescape I have ever seen (thanks to Gigi). After we popped the champagne we dived into the Oreo-filled cake and soaked up every moment under the oak trees. It was magical! The best part of this weekend was being surrounded by all of my girls.”
Designate one or two group organisers and make sure to collect all payments prior to your trip. Everyone should enjoy themselves from the moment they walk in the door and not have to worry about making payments during the special events. Which brings me to my next point…
When travelling to a new city make sure you do all your planning ahead of time. Utilise online tools that provide party ideas, venue recommendations and tools to simplify the planning process.
Sometimes restaurants can be too loud and take away from the intimacy of the event.
In the case of a hen party, it’s always fun to surprise your guests with special treats. My sister prepared tote bags with beach towels, flamingo straws, can coolers, custom t-shirts, and delicious chocolate covered pretzels (even the boxes were customised!).
Whether it’s sunrise yoga, a painting class, zip-lining, a wellness retreat, or just a simple slumber party, it’s important you tailor that your hen weekend completely to your interests.
As cheesy as this may sound, you should cherish quality time with your girlfriends. It’s not often you can rally everyone together for a destination celebration, so when you do, have fun with it and try to disconnect from social media so you’re present in the moment.
Photography: Ava Moore Photography
Location: Boone Hall Plantation, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Planner and Designer: Gigi of Smells Like Peonies
Hair: Monica of Mirror Mirror
Flowers: Wildflowers Inc
Cake: Swank Desserts
Rentals: Event Works Rentals
Calligraphy: Corsivo Calligraphy
Hen Planning Guide and Inspiration: The Bach Party
Jess’s Dress: Eliza J
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Oh Jack how I love thee! If you are looking for the perfect thank you gift for your best man and groomsmen I may have found just the thing! Thanks to Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select, what to gift your groomsmen is one less thing to worry about. Get into the wedding spirit (pardon the pun) and mark the occasion Jack’s way – with a personalised bottle of this one-of-a-kind flavour.
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select knows that your wedding day is as significant for the groom and his groomsmen as it is for the bride and her bridesmaid. Signature Single Barrel Select is the perfect spirit to share with friends, toasting to those once in a lifetime moments.
“Just as one barrel rises above the rest, having met the single barrel standard – one man rises above the rest to stand beside you on your wedding day.”
Jack Daniel’s is perhaps one of the best known and most popular whiskeys in the world. If your best man and groomsmen are Jack Daniel’s lovers then they will really enjoy this Single Barrel Select; it’s very, very special!
Only one out of every 100 barrels is set aside to mature in the upper reaches of the Jack Daniel’s barrel houses, where dramatic temperature changes enhance both the colour and taste of the whiskey they house. Each barrel is hand-selected for its one-of-a-kind flavour, and every bottle of Single Barrel Select proudly carries its unique rick number, barrel number and bottling date.
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select offers a distinctive, full-bodied taste with notes of vanilla, toasted oak and caramel. Harbouring less sweetness and more power than the original Old No.7, Single Barrel Select offers a much richer variation. With no two barrels producing the same whiskey, Jack Daniel’s really delivers a one-of-a-kind gift, perfect for the special people at your wedding.
I enjoy a sneaky JD and coke, so couldn’t wait to open this amazing Single Barrel Select. I have to say it didn’t disappoint! The bottle I tried was bottled on 8th March 2016 from barrel no. 16-5050.
Best served on the rocks or on its own, Single Barrel Select is really flavoursome and I found it to have much more of a kick than other varieties I have tried in the past. It’s quite heavy and rich (check out the whiskey connoisseur in me!).
The bottle alone is something very special (I plan to keep mine in pride of place on the shelf). You can also have the bottle personalised with a message for the person you are gifting it to.
I suggested giving Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select to your best man and groomsmen, but it’s a perfect wedding thank you gift for the dads too. Actually, it would make a great gift for anyone you are buying thank you gifts for… after all, it’s not only men that drink Jack.
A 70cl bottle of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select is £49.99. If you fancy serving this as a drink at your wedding you can also buy this by the barrel. Just contact Jack Daniel’s at singlebarrelstandard@whiskyshop.com and you’ll receive an experience curated solely for you, from start to finish.
Of course, this is not just for gifts – have yourself some Jack too!
You can buy Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select from the Jack Daniel’s website.
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