Last Saturday was one of the best Saturday afternoons ever because we held a hen party for our dear Gabby at our place. The guests she invited are all her close friends and may I add a very international crowd! The bride-to-be Gabby is from Ecuador, 1 Czech, 3 English, 1 South African, 1 Australian, 1 Polish, 1 Scottish, 1 Norwegian and of course 1 Singaporean!
It started off with a tea party at our place, I was in charge of food and decor with M, and Sarah was the games specialist. In addition, I did what I always do best and enjoy doing- a scrap book for Gabby :) M and I went Waitrose early in the morning and bought roses, pretty cupcakes, balloons, champagne, fruits, etc. We were so in the mood and excited about what's to come!
1pm. back home finally and I was famished. While cooking, we said there might still be time for a quick nap or laze around. And then while eating my porridge, the door bell rang. I was still in my PJs can you believe it, and M had just finished decorating the house (she's really good at this), and thankfully, the first guest was someone we know- Liandi! Uh-oh and I was thinking.. a quick nap. Are you really serious?? haha
So then the guests arrived and everyone introduced themselves, made themselves comfortable. One corner was full of presents for Gabby, and on our coffee table we had a choc dip set from my fav choc shop Hotel Chocolat (it's actually my birthday present from Kat and Bridget but no way I can finish that all by myself!), cupcakes, fruits, few rounds of champagne.
And the games started. We had a list of questions about Ben and for every answer she gets right, she could pick and unwrap a present. For every one she gets wrong, she needs to go into the pink bag and pick up something and wear it on. We're no meanies as you might know ;) so all the stuff in the pink bag were harmless.
The second game was Pass the Parcel, something English or so I understand. It's a simple child like game but everyone was really in the mood and it became very competitive and a must to get hold of one of the 'parcels'. Really funny and there were lots of laughter in the lounge.
Seriously these girls ARE competitive!
Touched by the photo scrapbook
The last game was the best of all. We had to split up into 3 groups and using aluminum foil and newspaper, we all had to design a winning wedding dress in 20min, and Gabby will choose the winner! It was the breaking point because everyone was roaring with laughter when the 3 models strutted into the lounge. Eventually when the laughter died down, Gabby had to pick a winner. M's group! *applause*
Quite a feat in 20min don't you think? P was showing off her statement necklace, she even had an aluminum bracelet and ring! She is soooo funny seriously.
Lest you think the fab day was over, we ended by going to a Mexican place for dinner across the river in Greenwich. Gabby's South American and loves Mexican food.
I always thought that hen parties here are wild nights out at clubs and people getting dead drunk, and so was a bit worried how our tea party would turn out. Whilst there is an element of truth, with most hen parties full of dancing and alcohol, we proved that it could still be fun with food, games, laughter, and more food! :)
It started off with a tea party at our place, I was in charge of food and decor with M, and Sarah was the games specialist. In addition, I did what I always do best and enjoy doing- a scrap book for Gabby :) M and I went Waitrose early in the morning and bought roses, pretty cupcakes, balloons, champagne, fruits, etc. We were so in the mood and excited about what's to come!
1pm. back home finally and I was famished. While cooking, we said there might still be time for a quick nap or laze around. And then while eating my porridge, the door bell rang. I was still in my PJs can you believe it, and M had just finished decorating the house (she's really good at this), and thankfully, the first guest was someone we know- Liandi! Uh-oh and I was thinking.. a quick nap. Are you really serious?? haha
Decor even in the toilet! Told you M is good.
Sweet Kine helping to prepare the fruits
Sweet Kine helping to prepare the fruits
The early guests blowing up balloons
Our coffee table transformed
So then the guests arrived and everyone introduced themselves, made themselves comfortable. One corner was full of presents for Gabby, and on our coffee table we had a choc dip set from my fav choc shop Hotel Chocolat (it's actually my birthday present from Kat and Bridget but no way I can finish that all by myself!), cupcakes, fruits, few rounds of champagne.
And the games started. We had a list of questions about Ben and for every answer she gets right, she could pick and unwrap a present. For every one she gets wrong, she needs to go into the pink bag and pick up something and wear it on. We're no meanies as you might know ;) so all the stuff in the pink bag were harmless.
The second game was Pass the Parcel, something English or so I understand. It's a simple child like game but everyone was really in the mood and it became very competitive and a must to get hold of one of the 'parcels'. Really funny and there were lots of laughter in the lounge.
Seriously these girls ARE competitive!
Touched by the photo scrapbook
The last game was the best of all. We had to split up into 3 groups and using aluminum foil and newspaper, we all had to design a winning wedding dress in 20min, and Gabby will choose the winner! It was the breaking point because everyone was roaring with laughter when the 3 models strutted into the lounge. Eventually when the laughter died down, Gabby had to pick a winner. M's group! *applause*
Quite a feat in 20min don't you think? P was showing off her statement necklace, she even had an aluminum bracelet and ring! She is soooo funny seriously.
Me and M were the other 2 models. It was really competitive. She had a flower bouquet and a flower hairband too! My team totally underestimated these girls.
With the real bride of course
The winner!
Lest you think the fab day was over, we ended by going to a Mexican place for dinner across the river in Greenwich. Gabby's South American and loves Mexican food.
I always thought that hen parties here are wild nights out at clubs and people getting dead drunk, and so was a bit worried how our tea party would turn out. Whilst there is an element of truth, with most hen parties full of dancing and alcohol, we proved that it could still be fun with food, games, laughter, and more food! :)
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