Hen Parties in Devon

There's no denying that weddings have had a makeover in recent years. Brides and grooms have cast out the formulaic affair in favour of innovative and personal celebrations of their love for one another. Yet the wedding day isn't the only element of the experience that's moving with the times: the stereotypical pink, fluffy hen do appears to be evolving too.

As hen parties grow increasingly creative and personal, the pressure is really on for the bride's gal pals to pull off a memorable farewell to single life. Step in brilliant new company, Postbox Party, which offers a stress-free way to celebrate your final hours as a single lady.



Devised by Rose Hall, Postbox Party offers a perfectly personalised hen do in a package. Gone are the days of a stressful dash around the shops to track down the party essentials; instead, this hassle-free kit will ensure a foolproof and fabulous party.

"We plan, curate and create in an effort to make the party process as easy as possible for the host, so they can concentrate on setting up and taking all the credit," says Rose.

The 'Ready to Go' boxes offer a range of different themes. The 'Lovely Ladies' kit is a popular choice, which includes tableware, handmade bunting, ribbon, a cake stand, balloons, caption sticks, games (including a sewing activity to accessorise your own marigolds) and extra personal touches that are tailored to the bride-to-be.



However, if you have visions of a customised celebration, Postbox Party offers a 'bespoke' box too. "Our bespoke party boxes can consist of absolutely anything the host wants. We will work together on a theme and the contents to work with any budget," says Rose. "We can even organise venues, activities and come and set up the party for you if that is the level of service required."

Rose recently sent out a 'bespoke' box for a Miss World themed hen do, which had everything from sashes to tiara-decorating kits. There really is no detail too small to incorporate in order to make your party a one-off. This party even had a pin-the-gherkin-on-the-groom game because it was a nickname of his. "If you go bespoke, it is completely whatever you want and it takes all the pressure off," says Rose.



The hand-finished boxes start from £65 for around eight people but vary in price depending on the number of hens and the chosen content. "Whether it's a tailored box with all the bells and whistles you're after, or simply some invitations, party bags or party games, we can help, whatever the theme, whatever the budget."
www.postboxparty.com

FRAGRANT FUN
Follow your nose to a new signature scent - and have glamorous fun with your hens to boot - with the Scentelier perfume party box by Showerella. The velvet-lined box, which will make a fabulous keepsake box after the wedding, is filled with seven different scented oils and a roll-on bottle for each hen to create a customised fragrance. The boxes start at £195 and are available for up to 25 guests.
www.showerella.com





TIME FOR TEA
If you love vintage style and teatime treats, then tickle your hens' taste buds with a retro style tea party kit from The Vintage Cream. This box is filled to the brim with an array of 1950s' inspired tableware including sandwich plates, doilies, place labels, retro straws and a bride-to-be rosette covered in beautiful vintage-style patterns. The kit costs £40 and caters for up to eight guests.
www.thevintagecream.co.uk     




words Melanie Fornander

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