Roomzzz Aparthotels are situated in two fantastic locations right in the heart of Manchester ideal for stag or hen party weekends, says Vows & Venues' Wendy Allen-Smith. Read on for her review…
We travelled by train and stayed at the Manchester Corn Exchange, which is located close to Manchester Victoria train station, for an overnight break to wine and dine in the city.
Mixing up some spirits is a great way to break the ice at your hen party, but you don’t need to book a pro to help you. We have these delicious recipes from top mixologist and owner of the Grey Bear bar company Lloyd Brown and Baboo Gelato. Why not practice them with your maid of honour ready to show the rest of the party at your hen do?
Bride’s BlissAn English version of a mojito, with the perfect marriage of strawberry and cucumber flavours…
If you are reading this, then you are probably in the midst of trying to plan the perfect hen party, shifting through endless drinking games, cocktail recipes and messages about what you have planned. Just remember no hen party is complete without a colourful, playful tipple and Cranes Cranberry Gin is perfect for the job! This smooth and fruity, yet delightfully sharp Gin creates the perfect flirty cocktail for any stylish hen party, due to its deep red colour.
The Gin is made from premium cranberries and handcrafted in Cambridgeshire in small batches, by co-founders and identical twin brothers Ben and Dan Ritsema. Like all Cranes products, the Cranberry Gin is made from all-natural ingredients, with no added sugars or artificial flavours.
Have you been on the hunt for the perfect drink for your hen night? Or maybe you want the perfect first drink for your guests on your big day without breaking the budget. We may have just found it for you, Lambrini Blanc Fully sparkling!
Lambrini Blanc is the latest launch from well-known brand Lambrini in celebration of their 25 year anniversary, it was launched on Monday 4th March but Vows and Venues were lucky enough to try a bottle before the release…
Receiving a bottle of sparkling perry on a Friday morning to review is definitely a good start to the day, having to wait a full day to get home and sample it though is not!
So, your best friend or sister is getting married, and as maid of honour or bridesmaid, you’ve been trusted with planning a once in a lifetime girly pre-wedding get together?! Don’t panic, planning a hen do doesn’t have to be a stressful uphill struggle. Whatever the style, be it a weekend away or a day out, here are 11 top tips to help you stay sane and on track, helping to make the whole hen-do planning experience run smoothly.
DO consult the Bride
There is nothing better than a get together with girlfriends especially if you add a night away in a beautiful hotel with a fabulous spa. Even if you are looking for a cosy girly night in, this can still be done with the House of Daniel Thwaites Hotel’s girls’ weekend packages.
Whether you want to combine the break with some great shopping in Portsmouth, Leeds and Bristol or wonderful walks in the Lake District these stunning four-star hotels offer a haven of tranquillity for some girly fun.
If you’re planning a hen party and fancy making some cocktails to get the night going, then the smooth, easy taste and insta-worthy pretty pink colour of Tequila Rose is a fabulous choice.
Tequila never tasted so good – the silky rich strawberry cream is as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy in a shot, pour over ice, or mix in everything from killer cocktails to adult milkshakes.
Available at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Amazon, drinksupermarket.com with an RRP of just £12, it’s well worth inviting Tequila Rose to your hen do!
For your chance to win a bottle of Tequila Rose (500ml) and five Tequila Rose shot glasses,
London has welcome the nation’s favourite party with Popworld opening its glittery doors for the first time this month on 7th September – the perfect night for any hen party!
Since its humble beginnings in Southampton, the chain of pop-themed nightclubs has seen four years of incredible growth and has forged a legendary status throughout the UK by providing unforgettable nights out filled with fun and laughter. With the opening of their London club, there will now be 27 sites nationwide.
The highly anticipated party planning tool Fizzbox.com has finally arrived and is here to put the fun back into party planning.
Life is for living and creating memories with your favourite people and with this in mind Fizzbox ensures that everyone can now celebrate with style and ease. With a huge choice of fun handpicked activities and venues at your finger tips, this innovative group booking platform allows you to focus on organising your special event with minimum fuss, saving you time and most importantly money!
SOMERSET brides-to-be can get crafty during a hen party with a difference at a shop in the county and learn the basics of chalk painting, so they can upcycle their own furniture at home.
The Emporium Somerset in Wellington says its chalk painting workshops are a great, crafty alternative for hen parties.
Cato Cooper, Co-owner of The Emporium Somerset on Mantle Street, which includes more than 50 different shops across three floors, selling thousands of home and gift items, said: “These days brides-to-be and their hens are looking for something a bit different to a night out on the town and we think our chalk painting workshops are a great idea for crafty brides and their bridesmaids, family and friends.
A hen party is a rite of passage for every bride-to-be - one last carefree and mischievous celebration with the girls before saying, ‘I do’! However, the humble hen do has come a long way since hot pink L plates, polyester veils and plastic tiaras. In fact, research shows that in the UK we now spend an astronomical £507 per hen party, as celebrations have become more extravagant than ever.
Sound familiar?! Not to worry, with wedding season just around the corner, the experts at i heart Wines have created the ultimate DIY hen party guide to ensure you give the bride-to-be a night to remember – without breaking the bank!
Are you looking for that unique Hen party? Do you want to move away from the norm, a night out on the town, or day in a spa. Oxford Chelt Wine School offers you the chance of a unique day, filled with wine and chocolate or if your bride is gin a girl there's even a day just for that. Here we take a look at the different tasting lessons Oxford Chelt Wine has to offer for your hens.
For bridal parties looking to relax, unwind and truly pamper themselves before the big day, The Verbena spa offers luxurious spa experiences with delicious lunches, fizz and bespoke treatments that ticks all the beauty boxes. The Feversham Arms, home to The Verbena Spa in North Yorkshire, welcomes your hen party throughout the year to treat themselves and prepare their mind and body for the special occasion ahead.
Chillisauce.co.uk, the market leader in organising hen and stag do parties for groups of people across the UK and Europe, have today announced the next three months are the busiest time of year for booking hen and stag do parties.
Please note, industry experts are available to interview.
The Christmas holidays mark the most popular time of the year to propose, therefore January, February and March are the three most popular months of the year for groups of people to organise or be invited to a stag or hen party, with most couples planning a summer wedding.
January, February and March are the busiest three months for planning, organising and being invited on a stag or hen party
Vows and Venues Magazine has teamed up with Tiger Tiger at The Printworks in Manchester, to give one lucky bride-to-be the chance to win a fantastic ‘One For The Girls’ Hen Party Package, worth over £200.
THE best place to party in the city, Tiger Tiger Manchester, is giving the winning reader everything they need to make sure their last night out as a single lady is one to remember.
The prize includes not only free entry to Tiger Tiger Manchester for up to ten guests, but also a reserved booth, a round of shots, a bottle of house spirits with all mixers, a bottle of champagne AND one hour in the Lucky Voice Private Karaoke Pod.