Alternative Hen Parties for Chic Hens

The ruby+diva team were in Brighton on Sunday for the Vintage Wedding Fair. Another wonderful event where we met lots of excited brides and creative designers including a very interesting new stag and hen company which we hope to share with you in the next few weeks!

Now I love Brighton but it’s a rarity that you visit and don’t bump into a group of young ladies dressed in willy head-boppers and plastered in ‘L’ plates. It’s a fun town, buzzy with lots of bars and everything is within walking distance so it’s perfect for the traditional stag and hen pub crawl.

But then recently I saw this photo of Martine McCutcheon and her best pals in Paris and I thought, this really must be the benchmark for a chic hen! Martine really knows how to do it in style!

Image courtesy of HELLO! Magazine

The ruby+diva ‘Chic Hen’ section is all about sourcing those stylish and alternative activities which you can do alone or add on to a more traditional booze-athon.

I’ve selected a few for you here under different themes so you can pick and choose what’s best for you!

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Ooh matron! For naughty minxes

Von Frock’s Vintage Hens offers a unique, London based hen night package for those ladies who love burlesque or want to experience it for the first time.

Von Frock’s Vintage Hen’s not only provides a vintage inspired outfit per guest, but vintage hair and make up, along with an evening to remember in the West End of London, with the option to partake in their very own burlesque class before the venue opens.

Little Lace Boudoir has devised a tasteful and stylish boudoir photography package – ideal for hen parties!

You and your hens will be pampered by a professional hair and makeup stylist before your shoot, held in a luxury hotel room for the ultimate boudoir experience.

This is a great way to start off your Hen Party as you’ll leave looking amazing for a night on the tiles!

The Champagne Afternoon Tease by Kettners. Champagne and dainty sandwiches, vamped up with a Wiggling Masterclass or Pampering Package – all in a glamorous private event space!

Those cheeky chaps at Chillisauce have come up with a hilarious x-rated biology lesson to teach you and your hens all the skills you’ll ever need to know! Check out the Foreplay Party here.

Action-packed weekends!

If you’re looking for a range of activities then look no further than the tailored hen parties by Adventure Connections. From luxury yacht charters to chocolate-making, off-road driving to dancing the night away at exclusive clubs – they do the hard work so all you have to do is let loose!

Escape to Dar Jaguar in Marrakech for a weekend à la Sex in the City!

Dar Jaguar is an ancient riad that has been lovingly restored as a breathtakingly beautiful private guesthouse, situated in the heart of the old medina in Marrakech.

The owners can arrange a host of activities including guided tours, cooking lessons, hot air balloon rides, spas and reservations in the most stylish restaurants, bars and nightclubs of Marrakech.

Divine DIY: Unleash your creative goddess

Immerse yourself in the sumptuous world of millinery couture and be pampered by Benefit’s top make-up artists at the award-winning Mad Hatter’s Couture Parties by Katherine Elizabeth Millinery – all while sipping cocktails in teacups and enjoying vintage sweet treats!

Learn to make something to wear on your night out (from jewellery to masks) or make decorations or favours to add a handmade touch to your big day at a bespoke craft workshop with AA Alicia.

Make your very own shoes using vintage kimono fabric at the ever-popular shoe-making course with Hetty Rose. A wonderful way for bridesmaids to make their own coordinating shoes for your big day!

If you’re based near Liverpool then check out the shoe-making courses run by A Load of Cobblers!

Fabulous fun for foodies and bon vivants!

Channel your domestic goddess and book a baking masterclass with Rosalind Miller, winner of the Best Wedding Cake Designer, 2012 and the Best Decorated Cupcake, 2011.

Wine-lovers should try the super-chic wine-tasting parties with Miss Bouquet.

Croquet anyone?! For the most elegant of hens, check out the vintage tea and garden parties by Teaspoon Events. Cucumber sandwich madam?

And finally – be still and chill

Be at your most gorgeous on your hen night with an exclusive make-up party with award-winning make-up artist Chloe McCall – voted ‘Best Wedding Make-up Artist in the West Midlands’ in The 2012 Wedding Industry Awards!

For the ultimate feel-good hen, try the holistic hen retreats by MY House, with fun and creative yoga classes suited to both absolute beginners and experienced yogi’s, and a gorgeous relaxing massage, followed by champagne, smoothies and raw chocolates!

They can add even more to your pampering experience by including a makeup artist offering advice and makeovers whilst you sip your champagne.

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Just be thankful that we are lovely ladies and have manners, grace and ahem…a refined sense of humour.

We are not like the boys who fly the groom, their bestest friend ever, to Spain and handcuff him for 24 hours to a little person, painted blue and dressed as a smurf. *Sigh*

Political correctness just flew totally out of the window and down the street!

And on that note I will leave you!

Have a lovely week everyone,

Sara

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