If you're looking for a fun bridal party gift idea or something unique for the bachelorette party - you're going to love the handmade lace and elastic hair ties from 6D Hair Ties. These hair ties {which double as wristbands} are fully customizable and you can even upload your own logo, text, or design to make them the perfectly customized gift for your bridesmaids.

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Along with the fun styles in their hair tie collection, there’s also a wedding line that includes:

1. Custom “Will you be my …” {bridesmaid, maid of honor or flower girl}
2. Feyoncé Hair Tie
3. Bridal Squad hair tie
4. Custom Mrs. Bridal Packet
5. Custom Bachelorette Party Pack
6. Personalized Bachelorette Party Hair Ties
7. Personalized Hashtag Hair Tie

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Are you looking for a unique and fun idea for a bachelorette party or bridal shower? How about putting together a fun spa themed party? Here are 5 fun and easy ideas to help you get your party planning underway.

1. Welcome your party guests with their own robes and slippers {plain or super cute animals}.
2. Use unique and pretty favor boxes to hold the nail polish and mini nail files.
3. Create your own foods {keep it simple and mini} . . . consider cucumber sandwiches and chocolate covered fruits with the use of a double boiler.
4. Save money by flavoring water yourself - simply add in the cucumber scraps {from the sandwiches} or cut up fresh fruit into water pitchers overnight. You can even add a splash of soda water to give it an extra fun kick.
5. Consider sending guests home with little tubes of bath salts for them to enjoy some relaxation again at their leisure.

Featured Items: Personalized Flower Topped Favor Box, French Bath Salts {in bulk} with Glass Favor Tubes, Personalized Pyramid Favor Box, Sheep Animal Slippers

Yesterday on the blog I wrote about my weekend away to Vermont and how you can plan the most amazing rustic wedding in a barn {or two} at Riverside Farm in Pittsfield, Vermont. Today, I'm back to talk about the additional venue space, Amee Farm Lodge, in a bit more detail.

Along with holding weddings and rehearsal dinners for up to 200, Amee Farm Lodge is the perfect Vermont Bed and Breakfast for a weekend or mid-week getaway. With Valentine's Day this Friday, why not surprise your loved one with a romantic trip to the Green Mountains of Vermont? Or, how about planning a pre-wedding trip with your wedding party {gals AND guys}?

Amee Farm Lodge is offering an exclusive discount for all readers of Brenda's Wedding Blog. You can receive 20% off your entire stay simply by using promo code BRENDASWEDDINGBLOG when booking online at AmeeFarm.com.

If the dates you prefer look unavailable online, it is a good idea to call directly at 802-449-2519 as sometimes there is availability. Plus, the innkeepers say it's nice to talk to a person {I'd agree with that}.

Wouldn't it be fun to spend the weekend away at a fully-restored post-and-beam farmhouse with complimentary breakfast and many activities {right outside the B&B door} to enjoy during your stay?

For the Adventurous Travelers:
The entrance to the Green Mountain Trails {20 miles across 750 acres} is immediately across the road from the Amee Farm Lodge. In the warmer months you can hike and mountain bike and the innkeepers even rent bicycles and organize multi-day road bike tours from the lodge. In the winter, you can enjoy snowshoeing on these trails and of course Killington Ski Resort is less than 20 minutes away.

For the Relaxtion-Seeking Travelers:
The Amee Farm has it's own farm animals to visit and of course, the fall foliage in Vermont is one that shouldn't be missed. There's also a local art gallery and the Vermont General Store is right down the road. And, of course relaxing at the B&B with a book or magazine is always a great option. There's also games and puzzles for you to take advantage of.

While Amee Farm Lodge is perfect for smaller weddings, I'm also loving the idea of planning the bacelor{ette} party in the same weekend. The guys can do the biking and hiking {or skiing} and the girls can have group yoga sessions as well as massages in their guest room. Or, maybe you prefer a wine tasting and private cooking lessons. Whatever you wish for your weekend away, Amee Farm Lodge will handle all the planning to create the perfect Vermont weekend for your group.

And, don't forget . . . You can receive 20% off your entire stay at Amee Farm Lodge by using promo code BRENDASWEDDINGBLOG when booking online at AmeeFarm.com.

If the dates you prefer look unavailable online, you can always call directly at 802-449-2519 as there might actually be availability.

Lastly, I have to close with a shout-out to all who hosted and helped make this weekend away to Vermont an amazing experience for my family:
Riverside Farm: Courtney + Joe, Liz, Jen, Peter, Marion and John
Perfect Vermont Retreats: Tom and Erlin
Amee Farm Lodge: innkeepers and Great Bike Tours - Jessica + Simon
Sweet Georgia P's: Rebecca + Joe, Sophie and Max
The Original General Store
Green Mountain Trails
Matt Chase for music
Occasions Catering

All photos in this post are courtesy of Jasmine Lee Photography

While I was gifted a weekend stay at Amee Farm Lodge and a tour of the Riverside Farm facilities, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

These Novelty Bachelorette Light Up Rings will add some fun to your bachelorette party. The pink light up rings are for all the girls at the party and the white light up ring is for the bride. Simply put on the ring and with one twist, the ring lights up. The bride and her entourage are sure to steal the spotlight and be noticed wherever they are celebrating.

You can be creative and include these rings in Bachelorette goodie bags along with other necessities for a girls night out. {Favor bags, candy and other accessories not included} Each package has 1 white and 5 pink light up engagement rings.

Guest Blog

Today I'm happy to welcome The Papered Parlour to the blog to share with us some alternative hen party options. And, of course, similar ideas can easily be created for bachelorette parties in the US. I personally love the idea of getting together with your girls for a fun afternoon of crafting and chatting. And, after the activities, everyone will be able to take home what they've made. What a great keepsake from the time you've spent together. I am now going to turn the blog over to The Parlour Girls who will share the details on their alternative hen party.

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The Hen Party season is officially upon us but if you’re not keen on L-plates and fairy wings, why not book an alternative hen party at The Papered Parlour? We offer the perfect opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy an intimate afternoon in a creative paradise.

All you need to do to book your day is select an activity, pick a date and let us take care of the rest. We offer 3 irresistible packages...
• Screen Printing: Print a Bag @ £49 per person
• Silversmithing: Make a Ring @ £57 per person
• Millinery: Make a Fascinator @ £63 per person

Sip on delicious parlour ‘cockteas’, indulge in our fabulous homemade cakes, and learn a time-honoured skill with your very best friends.

Here are some photos from the first hen party in our beautifully redesigned new workshop space. Helen and her hens spent the afternoon with acclaimed milliner Judy Bentinck, designing and making their own bespoke fascinators...

WHAT PEOPLE SAY…

‘As soon as I entered The Papered Parlour, I was smitten’ Lost in London

‘We loved every minute of the day and the high-tea was incredible.’ Eve Smith, chief hen

‘A homey yet stylish and inspiring space - I'd like to live there!’ Kate Burt, The Independent

We also host private parties, corporate events and bespoke workshops in everything from dressmaking and millinery to screenprinting, silversmithing and photography.

For more information and to secure a date please contact
louise{at}thepaperedparlour{dot}co{dot}uk or call 0207 627 8703.

The Parlour Girls