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Cross Country Party Trips: For a More Adventurous Singles Party
A bachelorette party in another location is preferred by those who have the means to bring their friends with them to other countries. Some of the more popular destinations include Thailand, particularly Bangkok, the city of fun and thrills. There are certain activities that a bride to be wants to share with her friends before tying the knot. Some really new things that she wasn’t able to do before.
Getting the best accommodations and tickets at the last minute is difficult, particularly for a big group. For really far destinations such as Europe, getting accommodations is trickier because of the rush. Luckily, prebooking online has made this task a lot easier.
Here are some recommended links for those looking to turn their parties into a cross country affair: Thailand Hotels, Bangkok Hotels , United Kingdom UK Hotels, Manchester Hotels.
Bridal Shower Suggestion: Jacuzzi Spa
A bridal shower celebrates the crowning glory of a woman’s bachelorette-hood, it’s also the time when she says goodbye to her life as a single girl and her friends send her off to married life.
What is more feminine than a total body relaxation with your girlfriends in a jacuzzi with a glass of bubbly? A Jacuzzi Spa party will do wonders for the female mind, and I’m sure this party suggestion will make any bride to be drool.
Food Suggestion:
1. Strawberries and fruit salads - Since everyone is in pamper mode, a bowl of fruit for everyone will make this experience memorable.
2. Champagne - A celebratory drink perfect for lounging around in
3. Cannapes of liver or meat - Hassle-free and filling, these small sandwiches that can be eaten standing up, sitting down or in the tub
A professional masseuse may be invited to service the group.
Hot Tubs and Spas are a good investment for a married couple, so if you are planning ahead, you can buy these prior to the wedding for use in your bachelorette party. After all, you and your husband can use these again during your honeymoon.
Hot Tubs go well with fragrant essential oils, aromatic bath salts and moisturizing body lotion. Be sure to bring some for this party! Gift ideas would be, bathrobes for her and him, massage implements and sexy lingerie for her.
Bridal Shower for the Workaholic Bachelorette
There are women who work 6 days a week, with their day off spent mostly relaxing in preparation for the next week’s work load. How in the world will women like these find time to throw a spectacular all-nighter shower with all their colleagues and friends in attendance? A party planner hired to manage this task will have to be shrewd and think of a venue and a theme for the bridal shower of such a lady.
My suggestion:
Coffee-themed Bridal Shower!
Many people like coffee but some love it to distraction. These coffee connoisseurs know the brands that they like or the store that makes the best coffee. A classy coffee shop is also a favorite 5 o’clock hang out of employees and office people. This is the best venue for the bridal shower he have in mind.
Food Ideas:
freshly baked Baguettes
Crispy Croissants
Coffee or non-coffee beverages (tea, fruit juice etc.)
Cookies and Chips
Spiked Coffee for the more adventurous
Giveaways
Coffee Mugs
There’s nothing better than a steaming cup of hot coffee in your favorite mug. Give your guests your own bridal shower mugs with your bridal shower date and a nice thank you quote on it. Colleagues and girl friends may bring these home after, and a certain thrill may consume you when you see them drinking from these mugs at the office. Economically, check out this set of 4 Cabin Series Coffee Mugs, which you can order online to save time and cash. Buying a set is cheaper than paying for the mugs individually.
Gift for the Bride-to-Be
For someone who’s used to being on the go, a HONEYMOON SUITCASE is the best gift choice. She can plop it inside her luggage and never have to worry that she left some toiletries at home. Lessen her stress and let her enjoy her 3-day, 2-night honeymoon with her new husband.
Hors D’Oeuvres
Pronounced as ‘Or-derv’, these delicious morsels are the most commonly served appetizers in parties. In fact, the French term itself means “a dish served as an appetizer before the main meal”.
There’s no set recipe for the best hors d’oeuvres, but the best tips for making interesting and party-worthy ones include a unique presentation. A nice tray, cheese in wedges, well trimmed bread and crunchy toast… all these will make your appetizer dish hard to resist.
Soft cheeses are usually served in a separate plate while the chips, toasted bread or crackers stay on the tray. However, for ease of eating by guests, I suggest spreading the cheese or the liver pate on these before serving. After all, party people are mostly just standing in groups talking and probably won’t spend time hanging out on the buffet tables.
The appetizers that don’t require much effort to make are sure hits in parties. Ask the caterer to make the viands or main dishes, while you yourself can create the canapes and finger food. A real cost saver.
My example is Sauteed Mushroom on Toast. This can serve as appetizer in house parties where anyone can just go to the table and grab a bite.
Here’s what you need for a party of 4:
Toasted Bread - 8 pieces
One can of sliced Button Mushrooms - drained
Garlic - 4 cloves, crushed
Onion - one bulb, sliced
Red Bell Pepper - sliced (julienne) for garnish
Soy Sauce or Worcestershire Sauce - 2 table spoons
Hot Sauce - for spicy variation
Salt and pepper
Sautee the garlic until browned, followed by the onions. Add the button mushrooms and keep sauteeing at high heat, gradually adding the soy sauce/Worcestershire sauce, the hot sauce and the salt and pepper. Add the bell pepper strips before turning off the fire. Pour the mushrooms over the toasted bread.
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