A DISCO HENS FOR JESS!
JESS’S DISCO NEEDED US, WE BY GOLLY WE WERE THERE.
When the divine hen stumbled across a fully sequinned, hot pink mini dress, the theme for her hens pretty much set itself: DISCO BABY.
This hen is a mama of two little boys, and most of the fab ladies attending had bubs at home too. This meant, we had to formulate a party plan that would let the mums go as mild or wild as they wanted.
Oooh we knew it could be done.
The night started at a guests house, with a disco themed photo booth, a mexican grazing-feast and make-your-own cocktail bar. With plenty of fun music, it meant guests could wine and dine (or Marg and Mex rather) in comfort and ease, especially considering many were in full-glitz-shimmer-sparkle dress mode.
To add to the fun there was a DIY station with ‘Ballin’ Hoops’ earrings and ‘Throwin’ Major Shade’ sunnies to decorate. Adding a little incentive was a juicy box of goodies for whoever the hen named the winner.
Not to mention the Go Big or Go Home Beauty Bar that was stacked with all sorts of disco glam goodies. This had throwback vibes to the days where you would hang at your BFF’s house and spray each others hair with glitter (that was there too) and it gave the night a retro, girly, giddy feel. Tick!
After a few hours of basically dousing everyone in glitter, it was time for the hen to smash her cake!
The custom, milk and white chocolate creation by @smash_n_grabs was covered in tiny individual choc tiles to make a disco dome of perfection. Inside was a mix of gluten-free lollies making it a perfect dessert to suit everyone. Little lolly bags were on hand for guests to fill up before hopping a bus into the city.
Then it was onto a night of bubbles and dancing at Mary’s Poppin’ possibly the most disco-fab, perfect-tune-playing, sparkle-tastic venue you can imagine. Tick! Tick! Tick!
FLAMINGLE HENS DAY
Styling: Alexis Teasdale
Styling assistant: Delaney Loane
Photography: Lauren Trompp
Is there anything more fun than pineapples filled with flowers, tables full of coconuts, confetti and golden fruit, champagne flowing and flamingos hidden in a lush Bondi garden?!
That was the setting for this bright and fun hens day!
Sally’s bridesmaids came up with the theme ‘Lets Flamingle’ and we threw ourselves into a land of all things tropical.
The tables featured inflatable flamingo drink holders, fruits and flowers, foil palm plates and real pineapples that doubled as vases.
The downloadable photo booth props were from PaperBuiltShop on etsy.
We made custom The Festive Co Hangover Kits, filled with lollies, Berocca, Coca Cola, chocolate and more. Just Sayin Girl hand wrote each of the fabric bags.
A Mimosa Bar made for a fruity cocktail corner.
We added some fun cardboard palms to Poppies For Grace’s balloon garland.
When it came to an outdoor esky, why not use a super-cute inflatable paddling pool?!
Sally’s bridesmaids organised a Tarot Reader as some added Hens Day fun.
Hannah’s Moroccan 30th
Styling by Alexis Teasdale
Styling assistant: Alex Whiting
Photography: Lauren Trompp
When beautiful Hannah got in touch with The Festive Co and said she wanted a theme party for her 30th birthday, well, I was on board!
No one loves a theme like I do, and this one was right up my alley. With rich, bright colours, oodles of flowers, sweet treats, bubbles galore, tons of fairy lights and even touches of gold sparkle, it was everything I love about parties, in one place.
We started with a magical Moroccan-style tent in the backyard. Using a small pop-up tent, perfect for a small courtyard, it was completely hand draped with gold, cream and pink fabrics. Fairy lights on copper wire twinkled throughout, plus, because I LOVE flowers, we added strings of calendula to the entrance, as well as lots of rugs and cushions for guests to get comfy on.
Flowers were a must and covered every surface. Deborah Leah sourced us incredible hot pink roses, sweet peas, bright orange calendulas, carnations, jonquils and tulips. I hand sprayed jars to make them a mottled gold, and added old tin jars and cups collected from market stalls. They were filled to the brim with gorgeous blooms and thanks to the jonquils, the whole house smelt heady and heavenly.
The gorgeous gold cake was made by the talented Anita from Neeta Cake. Painted gold on the bottom layer, with gold ‘sequins’ on top and gorgeous orchids from Deborah, it was elegant and luxe without being over the top.
It wouldn’t be a Festive Co party without a little fun which came in the form of the Henna station! Hura from Henna by Hura transformed guests hands, shoulders and arms with intricate and beautiful designs, all different and unique, with added sparkle and colour – in minutes!
Raphael, from French Fare made delicious food that was presented so beautifully you almost couldn’t bear to eat it! With the waiters (complete with Fez hats) passing around the fare on canvases painted with balsamic, it all added to the fancy vibe of the event.
The outside bar featured a pomegranate and tea cocktail, while inside, we set up a Champagne Station laden with goodies to add to glasses of bubbles, including my home made Rosewater syrup.
The gorgeous birthday girl in the most incredible outfit…
And shoes!!
