Rise of the micro hen party - and how to do it in style
Restrictions over the past year have led to hen dos becoming smaller affairs, but experts say this has its perks
13 April 2021 • 4:33pm
Think outside the box when it comes to outdoor entertaining - book a wine tasting or hire a fire pit
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It became apparent very quickly in 2020 that one casualty of Covid-19 would be big, fat weddings: last year more than 200,000 were postponed or cancelled in the UK. But not everyone chose to delay. Some opted for “micro” weddings and smaller hen dos, with everyone from Lily Allen to Princess Beatrice opting for streamlined-but-safe events with tiny guest lists.
How to plan the perfect hen party: Top tips from a bridesmaid who s seen it all
I ve been a bridesmaid at six weddings and have learnt a thing or two about how to throw a memorable pre-wedding celebration
13 April 2021 • 4:31pm
Katherine Heigl in 27 Dresses, where her character was a bridesmaid 27 times
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I may or may not be turning into Katherine Heigl’s character in the rom-com 27 Dresses. I’ve been a bridesmaid six times, standing beside close friends and family as they say ‘I do’. It’s a special experience - a true honour.
But beyond the dresses, event planning and DIY projects, it can be… a lot. Especially if you’re a newbie. Your job after all is to make sure everything leading up to the big day goes swimmingly (no pressure).