Londoners went Vintage

Bijoux Hen Parties Ltd hosted a this lovely party went vintage with a Vintage Photoshoot in London with our amazing Tori last weekend!

Don't the pictures look fab!!

They went for our Boudoir shoot, which is 2 hours, however we do have more elaborate and more affordable packages too for everyones budget.

So whether you want a photoshoot in London, Manchester, Liverpool or any of our other Cities we have a great range of Photographers to do you and your party a great vintage theme!

BLACK FRIDAY!!!

So here at Bijoux Hen Parties we love a sale and a special offer!!

Especially so Close to Christmas.

So taken from America and flown to the UK is Black Friday

So we have some amazing special offers on our hen parties for you!!

All bookings made for 2017 will receive an amazing 10% off.

Any dance hen parties will receive a further 5% off when booked before midnight on Friday 25th November.

So whether you fancy a getting your alter ego out with a Burlesque dance hen party or you want to pout and pose in front of the camera with a Vintage Photoshoot then there is great discount for you.

So Why not Book Now to make the most of this special offer!!

*** Feedback Friday ***

As you know us at Bijoux Hen HQ love a bit of feedback on a Friday....

So excited for the weekends parties and just catching up with the ladies from last weeks parties...

So my favourites were a couple of Salsa Dance Hen Parties :)

These lovely ladies from Newcastle had a lovely Salsa Party with Jo before their nights events.

And we had this feedback from a group in London on Saturday too:

"Hi,

The salsa lesson was a great success. Everyone enjoyed it.

Thankyou,
Isabelle"

Watch out Stictly!! You got a lot more Salsa Belles to compete with. 

If you are interested in booking a Salsa dance hen party, we still have spaces available for 2016 & 2017 - quote "Blog" for a special Readers 10% discount.

#newcastle #london #salsa #hen #party #henpartyideas #salsadancing #dancing #hendo

Best British Cities to Hen Party by TNT

Here at Bijoux Hen Parties Ltd do love a lovely trip abroad, especially to Portugal to visit our sister company Pink Monkey Stag & Hen, however we are truly in Love with the beautiful places in the UK.

I came across this excellent article in TNT and thought I would share with you, as they are some my favourite cities in the UK.

The best British cities for your hen weekends

26th Oct 2016 9:31am | By Editor

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Although hen weekends spent somewhere sunny are an attractive prospect, the extra cost, time and effort it takes to plan a trip abroad can often deter guests from attending.

The average cost of a hen party can easily be several hundred pounds or more. Add to that having to include flight costs and it can be too much for many. 

Research from mortgages provider Ocean Finance found that 28% of people couldn’t afford to attend their friend or relative’s hen party. So, if you want to make sure that everyone can attend your hen weekend, you might think about choosing a destination in the UK. Fortunately the UK has many great hen party destinations that more than suffice. 

Organisers of hen weekends, Maximise believe hen parties can look closer to home and still have a weekend to remember. They talk us through their top 5 most popular UK destinations for hen weekends. 

London

London is undoubtedly one of the UK’s best hen party destinations. The Capital has just about everything on offer to guarantee a perfect hen weekend, with some of the best shopping to be had in Europe by day, and by night West End shows,trendy cocktail bars and late night clubs. 

London is home to great landmarks, countless shops, boutiques and sightseeing opportunities, not to mention some of the world’s best hotels. Two of which, The Savoy and Claridge’s run sophisticated afternoon teas. If cucumber sandwiches aren’t really your thing why not attend a cocktail making class on the Thames. 

Average price of a glass of wine: £4

Newcastle

Newcastle was voted as the best University for nightlife in the UK. Not that you have to be a student to enjoy a night out on the Toon, the swanky Quayside is home to many trendy bars & restaurants. If there’s one thing the Geordies are known for more than throwing a great party, it’s their warmth and hospitality. 

Newcastle is a city that is bound to impressive even the most demanding of hens. If you arrive on the right weekend, you spend a day at the races at Newcastle Racecourse, or alternatively, you can look over a different type of stallion at our Hen life drawing classes. 

Average price of a glass of wine: £2.85

Manchester

Mancunians are a fiercely proud people, and rightly so, Manchester is a city that can claim amongst its list of achievements; the industrial revolution, some of the best musicians in the world, and of course Emmeline Pankhurst, leader of the Suffragette movement.

Now Manchester can also claim to be the best hen party destination in the North-West (sorry Liverpool!). The city has world-class clubs, amazing restaurants and arguably the best shopping to be had in the country. Sip cocktails in The Fitzgerald, an uber-cool bar in the city’s Northern Quarter, or become a pro at making your own at our Great Gatsby cocktail making night. 

Average price of a glass of wine: £3.00

Nottingham

Nottingham may not seem like the obvious choice for a hen party weekend. However, you shouldn’t dismiss Nottingham too quickly as this East Midlands city strikes the perfect balance between history and beauty and has literally hundreds of exciting Hen activities. The city sits beside Sherwood Forest, which can a host an array of outdoor activities for hen parties. The city itself is home to some great hotels and restaurants. 

Of course, Nottingham more than holds its own when it comes to nightlife. For cocktails make sure you check out Tilt Bar, one of the most popular in the city, or Pepper Rocks, that serves £4.00 cocktails every night until 10pm. Alternatively, with Maximise you can sip champagne on board a riverboat cruise on the Trent or relive your youth by attending a spice girls dance party. 

Average price of a glass of wine: £2.85

Cardiff

The Welsh capital is one of the coolest and most interesting cities in the UK, so it's no surprise that Hen Weekends in Cardiff are becoming increasingly popular. 

Nowhere offers the chance to enjoy a last night of freedom like Cardiff. Its liveliest pubs and clubs are centred on St Mary Street, which becomes pedestrianised on Friday and Saturday nights. Hen party packages are a great way of seeing the very best bars, clubs and restaurants the city has to offer in one very memorable night out.

With Maximise you can enjoy playing ‘It's a Knockout' style Hen Welsh games such as Sheep Shenanigans, Drunk Dragons, Rugby Run. Alternatively, try your hand at mixing cocktails or have your own buff butler do it instead. 

Average price of a glass of wine: £2.65

Read more: The best British cities for your hen weekends - TNT Magazine 
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#henpartyideas #london # nottingham # manchester #liverpool #newcastle #dancehenparty

We have a lot of Love for The Spice Girls!!!

So here at Bijoux Hen Parties Ltd HQ we have recently been listening to the music from our playlists from our dance hen parties.

And my ultimate favourite has defiantly been from the 90s!

So as a girl who was brought up in the 90s era, who was the best girl band of all time..... Spice Girls!!

So with a little Girl Power and sing along songs I have been inspired to have a Spice Girls dance hen party for my next birthday.

The girls will love it!!

Here at Bijoux, we not only cater for hen parties but also Birthday Parties, Corporate events or if you and your girls just want an affordable activity cause you need a fun way of catching up again.

If you have a favourite band like me or a favourite song, we can accommodate our current dance class or have a bespoke one just for you!!!

So give us a call or drop me an email at admin@bijouxhenparties.co.uk and we will be able to get you booked in!!!

Still spaces left for the last part of 2016 for those Christmas get togethers!!!

#spicegirls #90s #girlpower #christmasparty #dancehenparties

Nottingham is the place to be in 2016!

So here at Bijoux HQ, we have noticed a massive surge in bookings and enquiries for our hen parties in Nottingham and with the Nottingham post writing an article about the influx of hen and stag parties coming to the city, I name it the place to be in 2016.

The home of Robin Hood plus many cool bars, restaurants and hotels in the city, I am not surprised it is as popular as the likes of London, Manchester, Bournemouth.

This year alone, Bijoux Hen Parties have hosted various Dance Hen Parties as well as Vintage Makeovers, Vintage Photoshoots and even a Stripper so far this year.

Due to having such an increase of bookings for Nottingham, we have taken on new staff in the city to enable us more availability.  Still have plenty of space for June - and if you book before May 31st for a hen party in June you will receive 10% off your final booking fee if you quote *blogmay*

So if you were looking for any of our hen party activities, then please contact us on admin@bijouxhenparties.co.uk and one of our team members will come back to you.

#henpartyideas #dancehenparty #vintagehenparty #henpartiesinnottingham #nottinghamhendo #makeover #charlestonhendo #80shendo

Rachel & The Rest of her Ladies went Vintage in Newcastle!

Rachel wanted something different for her hen night, something fun and light hearted that she would remember forever, so opted for one of our Cherry Vintage Photoshoot in Newcastle. 

Here is a quick sneaky preview from this weekends shoot -

Don't they all look fantastic... I love the matching outfits.  Rachel & her friends also opted to upgrade their photoshoot by adding Vintage Hair & Makeup.  I think they all look fab!

Here is a little feedback from Rachel following her shoot:

"Hi Kaylie,

I just wanted to email and say thank you for helping me organise an amazing Hen Do on Saturday.
Everyone had a great time and everyone was excellent - especially the hair stylist!

Our photographer and director were so great as well.

I received the photos last night, they are fantastic and everyone loves them.

Thank you for everything,

Rachel X"

#newcastlehendo #vintagehair&makeup #vintagephotoshoot

Burlesque Party in Leeds!

So this week we had lots of events, pancake day, Chinese new year but we also had the first Burlesque Hen Party of the year :)

These lovely ladies from Leeds had such a fabulous time at their dance hen party, they strutted and shimmied to the Burlesque Style.

They had such a good time, they left us the below feedback:

Please rate your teacher/photographer/artist

• - Excellent
•  Please use the box if you wish to leave further comments
• Very friendly and fun. Made everyone feel comfortable.
• Please rate your party
• Excellent
• Would you recommend Bijoux Hen Parties?
• Yes

I am so glad they had a good time.  If  you are interested in a Burlesque Dance Hen Party in Leeds, or in any other city in the UK, then please contact us today.

#dancehenparty #henpartyideas #leedshendo #burlesquedancehendo

Where in the UK to have your hen do??

After lots of studies and from our parties which were booked in 2015, please see a list below of the top 10 destinations for hen parties in the UK.

Whether you want a drunken night out, dance hen party, or something more sophisticated with a make over or a photoshoot then we can accommodate in all of the below cities.

In fact the list might surprise you, it did me when we gathered the results.

http://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/636327/Stag-party-hen-do-organise-popular-destination-book

1) Bristol : Bristol has a long history of being a sea faring city and legend has it that the famous pirate, Blackbeard, was allegedly born in the city, near the old harbour.  The nightlife in Bristol is vibrant and very varied. Choose from pubs, gastro pubs, cocktail bars, comedy clubs, live music venues and theatre venues.

2) Newcastle: Newastle famous for Cheryl Cole, Ant and Dec and made infamous by Geordie Shore.  Newcastle is a top destination for Hen Parties and unsurprisingly stag parties. Why aye man! The nightlife in Newcastle is legendary, the geordies sure know how to party. For the sophisticated head down to Central Station and Collingwood Street, known by the locals as "The Diamond Strip" rammed full of chic bars and clubs you can sip cocktails in style If your looking for a different younger crowd, The Gate can be the ideal place, located under one roof you can enjoy a range of restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs and a casino, whatever the weather!

3) Bournemouth:  With Seven miles of Golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant Cosmopoloton town of Bournemouth has something for every type of hen - a vast variety of shops to suit everyones shopping addiction, resturants and holiday accomodation, seafront hotels, quality B&B's, and a buzzing night life to finish of your hen party.  Get out in the fresh air of Bournemouth to wash away those fuzzing heads after a Friday Night with endless countryside with beautiful award winning gardens and watersports galore.

4) Cardiff:  This will be a very new location for Bijoux Hen Parties and watch this space for new parties to be released here.

5)  Edinburgh: This amazing, ancient city dates back thousands of years and you can see that by it's incredible historic buildings.  Get lost in the tales of kings and legends. Go on a ghost tour (maybe you can sample some of the torture equipment on the naughtiest in your group) or go back in time on an historic walking tour, visit some of the beautiful parks or just fill your taste buds with some of the local food.  

6)  Brighton: 2016 seems to be the year for Brighton.  Brighton has the reputation for having some of the best nightclubs outside of London with top names DJ's playing in Brighton on a regular basis. The bars in Brighton are plentiful and geared for hen parties, after all what bars do not want a large group of fun loving ladies in their establishment? Brighton boasts more bars than days in the year, from cocktail to karaoke bars you will found a numbers of bars to suit all of your hen parties tastes.

7) Liverpool:  Voted best UK city and world capital city of pop, you’re sure to have a great weekend in Liverpool.
Take a walk along Liverpool’s beautiful waterfront, visit the Beatles story museum, check out the two cathedrals or even go to the beach. There’s so much to offer in this incredible city and it doesn't stop there, there are so many options for entertainment, from comedy clubs, theatre, football and of course the bars and clubs. There are 6 main districts packed with everything your heart could desire. You’re left feeling dizzy.

8) Nottingham: Nottinghams night life is very famous and the myth that there are 7 ladies to every man is still very popular, probably why the city is popular with stag parties. Nottingham has chain bars such as revolution and reflex bars, which are great for having a laugh with all your girlies.  Hockley is where all the sophisticated cocktail bars are located and is where the cool and trendy of Nottingham hang out. The Corner House is a purpose built complex that holds restaurants, bars, a casino and cinema, it is sophisticated and a must see for hen parties.

9) London: London is full of bars with a bar type to suit everyone's taste, from the chain names such as Slug and Lettuce to up market cocktail bars and nightclubs. Whisky Mist is where royalty and celebs hang out, fingers crossed you might even get to see Prince Harry. The West End is where the majority of tourists hit on a night out, you can barely walk 2 metres without falling into a bar.

10) Leeds: Famous as a university city there are plenty of bars and nightclubs to suit everyone's needs. From trendy cocktail bars to pubs to live music venues, you can dance the night away until the early morning.

#bristolhenparty #newcastlehenparty #bournemouthhenparty #cardiffhenparty #edinburghhenparty #brightonhenparty #liverpoolhenparty #nottinghamhenparty #londonhenparty #leedshenparty #henpartyideas #dancehenparty

JANUARY SALES

So here at Bijoux, we have decided to cheer everyone up from the miserable weather and offer a January Sale for our Dance Hen Parties.

So you book a dance hen party before the 31st of January you will receive a massive 10% off your final balance.

So whether you want to choose your own theme or you want to have the popular Charleston, Burlesque party then please contact us today to book your dance hen party.

Kimberley Walsh (Girls Aloud Hen Party)

CHERYL Fernandez-Versini has posted a snap of her "wild" night out in London for friend Kimberley Walsh's hen party.

The former Girls Aloud singer took to Instagram to share a post showing herself and close pals Kimberley and Nicola Roberts.

The X Factor judge captioned the shot: "Wild n out!!! @lilcola @kimberleywalshofficial."

Chezza also posted another picture of her and Nicola from inside the venue of Kimberley's pre-wedding do. 

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The X Factor judge showed off her slim figure in a lace crop top and leopard print trousers. 

She added a black blazer and strappy sandals to finish her look and held on tightly to her black clutch bag. 

The singer wore a crop top and leopard print trousers [Flynet]

The Call My Name star's message comes after months of speculation over the state of her marriage to Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini.

But Cheryl wasn't letting any of her relationship drama ruin the night and was later helped out of London’s Cuckoo Club in Soho by security. 

Kimberley also needed a hand as she left the venue looking slightly worse for wear. 

She opted for a snake print outfit but wrapped up in a camel colour coat. 

Fellow bandmate Nicola Roberts was also present at the event opting for an eye-catchingpink and blue outfit. 

Kimberley Walsh is getting married singer [Flynet]

Kara Tointon, Denise Van Outen and Cheryl's mum Joan Callaghan were also at the celebration. 

Kimberley is set to marry long-term partner Justin Scott soon with Cheryl as her bridesmaid. 

Article from OK Magazine http://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/cheryl-fernandez-versini-kimberley-walsh-hen-night

First Charleston Dance Party of The Year!

So after a busy weekend of successful hen parties, we had our first Charleston dance hen party of the year!!

Emma & the rest of the ladies from Leeds had such fun in their dance hen party with our teacher Eirian.

Emma left the following feedback on our website:

Please rate your teacher/photographer/artist

• 5 - Excellent
• Please rate your party
• 5 - Excellent
• Would you recommend Bijoux Hen Parties?
• Yes

I am so pleased they enjoyed themselves.  

If you are looking for something different to do on your hen party, why not chose a dance hen party like our Emma did with a Charleston Party.  We have a whole range of dance hen parties and if there is nothing there that tickles your fancy, then feel free to ask about an alternative theme as we are happy to accommodate.

#charlestondancehenparty #henpartyideas #hendoinleeds #dancepartyinleeds #hendo 

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New Hen Party Emojis

If you’re a chief hen planner, or know somebody about to tie the knot, it might be about time you download this handy little emoji set…

Strictly for convenience sake.

Red 7 have created the world’s first stag and hen emojis, which means what goes on tour might not necessarily stay on tour once the WhatsApp group gets wifi.

Complete with ‘L’ plates, a mankini, as well as the ever so classy blow-up doll, the hen party pack just got accessorised for your online planning endeavours:

According to the creators:

“We noticed there weren't any emojis that summed up the time-honoured tradition of a hen or stag party. Frankly, we thought that just wasn't good enough.

“So we decided to make our own emojis to capture the typical antics you get up to on this wildest of nights with your mates."

For more information on how you can embed, share and download these handy little icons, click here.

Article taken from http://www.her.ie/life/getting-married-this-year-you-need-to-check-out-these-new-emojis-for-stag-and-hen-parties/273440

RIP David Bowie

So the nation was devastated by the news yesterday morning of the sad death of David Bowie.

A huge influence in music and peoples lives worldwide.

So in memory of David Bowie, why don't you have your own dance hen party to your favourite Bowie song?

Here at Bijoux Hen Parties can adjust any of our dance hen parties to suit you.  So whether you want to have a 90s party with the Sex in The City Theme or have a dance hen party to the famous Gagnham Style song then we can accommodate any ideas.

If you would like anymore information, please contact us on 01509 357751 or drop me an email on admin@bijouxhenparties.co.uk

#ripbowie #dancehenparty #henpartyideas

Get Fit in 2016

So I am very aware that most peoples new years resolution is to get Fit, and its mine every year, although most years I never quite do it. (This year is defiantly going to be different now I have signed up for the Marathon)

With the Health & Fitness industry growing massively in 2015, it is looking to boom in 2016 and known to be the next trillion dollar industry.

So those of you ladies who are dedicated to your fitness but have a hen party coming up, I came across the below article which gives you a few ideas on how to do that.
http://www.webmd.boots.com/fitness-exercise/features/fitness-party-time

But here at Bijoux HQ, we have our own ideas:

Kick Start your hen weekend with a dance hen party.  Choose a high paced class like Charleston or Salsa and burn those calories while having fun.

Or if you want more of a relaxed environment, why don't you try our Vintage Hen Parties.  Have your Hair & Make up transferred to a vintage era, and then follow with a Pin Up Photo shoot.

Whatever your idea for the perfect hen party, please contact us on 01509 357751 or drop me an email on kaylie@bijouxhenparties.co.uk to discuss the specifics.

#henpartyideas #health #fitness #health #dancehenparty #Charlestonhenparty #Salsadance #hair&makeup

London Feedback

We at Bijoux HQ have just come back from our Christmas break to some lovely Feedback from our London Customers.

The below feedback was from a Cheerleading Hen Party:

Please rate your venue
Good.
Please rate your teacher
Excellent - Excellent session with India. Very enthusiastic teacher!
Please rate your party
Excellent
Would you recommend Bijoux Hen Parties?
Yes

The Next Feedback is from a Charleston Dance Hen Party:

Please rate your venue
Good
Please rate your teacher
Excellent
Please rate your party
Excellent
Would you recommend Bijoux Hen Parties?
Yes

I am so glad our Customers are having a good time at their hen parties.  We have lots more booked in London for 2016 so far. 

Hope everyone had a good Christmas & New Year.... I've seen many proposals on my facebook, so if your looking for something special to do for your friends hen party, then please contact Bijoux Hen Parties Ltd for a wide range of activities.

#Londonhendo #henpartyideas #bijouxhenparties #charleston #cheerleading