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Top 5 Luxury Hen Weekends

Luxury Hen Weekends

Barcelona

Barcelona has the unique mix of culture, beauty, food and a great nightlife. It is the perfect place to visit for a hen weekend. You can start off during the day seeing the sights such as ‘La Sagrada Familia’, the various example of Gaudi architecture, the Olympic stadium and take a trip on the cable car high above the city. There is a huge choice of restaurants and bars for the evening from traditional Spanish Tapas to Italian and Chinese. At night the club called ‘Razzmatazz’ is must; it is one of the premier clubs in Europe and is easily accessed via the city underground train system.

Spa Weekend

If you prefer a more relaxed and chilled out luxury hen weekends then a spa break will definitely suit you more. Why not visit a 5* hotel in the countryside and sample some of the best spa treatments available from aromatherapy to mud baths and body wraps. At night you can go for a nice meal followed by some drinks and leave your weekend feeling more refreshed that when you arrived.

Llama Trekking

For an unusual weekend why not try Llama trekking! Yes I being perfectly serious llama trekking is a legitimate hen weekend activity. Unfortunately you don’t get to actually ride them though, you strap bags to the llamas and walk alongside them whilst enjoying an alcoholic beverage or five. It would certainly be an unusual story to tell the children but certainly isn’t for people who enjoy a relaxing weekend.

Cocktail Making

The perfect way of mixing an enjoyable activity with lots of alcohol is cocktail making. Almost any bar worth their salt will have an event like this on if you give them a call. It is lots of fun and the perfect way for you to learn how to make your favourite whether it be a Mojito or a Manhattan. You’ll probably come away from it wanting to buy your own spirits a cocktail shaker to do them at home.

Murder Mystery Weekend

A murder mystery weekend is perhaps the most exciting of all the ideas so long as you make sure it is at a good hotel. In Stratford-upon-Avon there in an excellent hotel next to where Shakespeare was born which really pushes the boat out when it comes to murder mystery weekends, they hire the best actors and have great storylines which you really get involved with. Accommodation and a nice big 4 course meal is all included in the price with plenty of time during the day to do your own thing.

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Sarah Hewitt is a new blogger who blogs about anything and everything. You can contact her via her Twitter page

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James Allen Review – Engagement and Wedding Rings

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and it all starts with the guy’s perfect proposal. This is something that isn’t possible without the perfect engagement ring. Before you find the perfect dress at Best for Bride, and before you can plan your perfect day, he has to find the perfect ring. James Allen is a great place for him to start. They have every style of ring and the option to create one of your very own if you don’t like any of the styles.

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We are all about what is best for the bride, so if you want to pick out your own engagement ring and design it the way you want then this is an excellent site for you. Some brides don’t want to be surprised and that is fine, if your man knows you well enough he will let you design your own ring with no fuss. You can also get your wedding ring set from the website. They have a variety of wedding bands to suit everyone’s style. If you need a band with diamonds or you just want a plain one then you will find it on this site. If you want colored stones in your wedding band or your engagement ring they have some of the prettiest and rarest gems to choose from.

Not only does James Allen have huge selection of rings and jewelry but they are also a great company to do business with. They offer free returns in case he does pick out the ring and you aren’t in love with it. They also will give you a hundred percent refund if you return it within sixty days. You get free and fast shipping so your ring is in the mail as soon as you create it or pick it out. You also will receive a lifetime warranty so if any repairs ever need to be made, they are on James Allen. Customer service is available to help anxious boyfriends and excited girlfriends pick out the perfect ring.

I can’t say enough great things in this James Allen review. Their site is easy to use, and they have so many choices. You can find more information about the reason you should choose James Allen for your wedding jewelry by reading Jamesallen Reviews. Once you have the ring then you can go crazy on the Best for Bride website choosing your dress, invitations, flowers, decorations, and much more. We are a one stop shop for your special day, and once you have everything picked out you can sit back and anticipate your special day. Remember it’s all about the bride, so don’t let anyone forget that.

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The Cost of Popular Wedding Locations

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Every bride has an image of what her perfect wedding day will be since the minute she understood what the concept of marriage meant. While some women are content with their wedding taking place in a Pancake Parlour or backyard, most women want their childhood dream transformed into reality. A recent article revealed that the average Australian couple spends over $36,000 on their wedding, not including the honeymoon. While important aspects of the wedding like bands, caterers, flowers and dresses cost a substantial sum of money, the most significant amount of money is spent on the venue.  The cost of the venue will depend on lots of different things but today we are going to have a look at the location of the venue.

Happy couple on their wedding day.

HAWAII

A common cliché for weddings is by the beach. Hawaii offers a vast range of exquisitely beautiful islands with locations like sunset boats, volcanic tops and beach fronts. Hawaii is a tropical paradise designed for any dream wedding with a range of companies offering packages for Hawaiian weddings. The ease of having the venue, photographer, band, hotel stay and transportation all covered prompts an additional bonus attraction for Hawaii as a popular wedding destination.

Cost Rating: 7/10

FRANCE

The tranquil and lush countryside of France is another sought after wedding destination. Complete with French chateaus, country retreats, magical lakes and of course, the city of love, Paris. Many couples are drawn towards this location. French weddings generally take place within an old church with overflowing flowers and incense with a silk canopy hanging above the newlyweds. A tradition carried on from the Middle Ages consists of each wedding guest bringing a small cake and stacking them in a pile as high as possible in the center of a table. If the bride and groom can kiss over them without knocking them over, it symbolizes a lifetime of prosperity.

Cost Rating: 9/10

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ITALY

Italy is a consistent attraction for brides and grooms across the world. With it’s historic villas, unique old towns and stunning countryside. Deep in the heart of Tuscany lies an elegant twentieth century demure villa named Villa Magi. Villa Magi holds an elegant combination of the beautiful Tuscan landscape and an Art Nouveau style to provide a perfect destination for weddings. Lucca is another prime location in Italy sought after by brides and grooms worldwide. Lucca is situated on the River Serchio near Tuscany. Lucca holds a vast array of historical gardens, buildings and churches such as the Church of San Michele in Foro and the Romanesque church of San Giusto. Wedding goers looking for a more traditional wedding often head to Italy.

Cost Rating: 8/10

INDIA

While initially India doesn’t seem like a contender for a popular wedding destination, it is surprisingly appropriate for those looking for a bright and cultured wedding. Beach retreats and palaces are the wedding trend in India. There is a vast range of places such as the HariMahalJodhpur which imitates the shapes and colors of the TajMahal and provides services for wedding functions as well as providing accommodation for the guests.

Cost Rating: 5/10

Author Bio:

Jessica Josh is a freelancer and blogger from Sydney Australia.  For the past 5 years she has made a living writing about weddings, wedding photography, and articles for companies like J.Crew Photography.