Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding - November/December 2019 (Issue 48)

Cheshire Chocolate Studio offers chocolate hen parties as a standalone activity or part of a hen weekend. This is a wonderful option, not only because it involves chocolate, but also because you can include everyone from your flowergirl to your nan. The luxury hen party features a fun-filled hour-and- three-quarters of chocolate making using Belgian couverture chocolate, as used by professional chocolatiers. You’ll each pipe a chocolate lollipop, and fill spheres with caramel then dip and decorate with a variety of chocolate fillings. You’ll also experience a yummy chocolate tasting and there’ll be plenty of pretty bags for you to decorate with ribbon and take your creations home… if they make it that far! Check out cheshirechocolatestudio.co.uk Gin- ius! Chocahol ics uni te Floral fun Chester-based Funktion Events is a dedicated organiser of hen parties, stag do weekends, group breaks, and more. It promises to be there to hold your hand throughout the planning process providing expert knowledge and a stress-free time. There’s certainly something for everyone here from baking with a GBBO winner and nude life drawing (not at the same time we hasten to add), to beer tasting and bubble football. But for the more creative amongst you we love the sound of flower crown making. You’ll get access to an expert craft instructor who'll show you some creative and decorative techniques using high quality faux flowers, wire and ribbons. Alternatively, strike a different floral note with a perfume-making hen party. Here you’ll receive instruction from a trained perfume consultant and sample 18 blends sourced from the finest ingredients. Choose your favourites to create your own signature scent and take home a gift-wrapped 5ml bottle. The bride also receives a free 20ml diamante atomiser. For details of these and lots more ideas local to you go along to funktionevents.co.uk Shake, muddle and s train If you’re anything like us, you’re already an expert at drinking cocktails, so wouldn’t it be great if you could learn how to make them as well? Well, now you can, as you mix, muddle and mash your favourites with Oddfellows Chester’s master mixologists. ‘The Party Cocktail Shaker Creator’ package allows you to get the party started with a shooter on arrival. You’ll also be invited to create two cocktails from the extensive list and have a chance to do your best Tom Cruise impersonation behind the bar movin’ and shakin’ alongside the venue’s experts. Alternatively, ‘The Mixologist’ package lets you start the evening off with a glass of fizz and nibbles before the cocktail creations begin. Check out oddfellowschester.com CREATIVE FL AIR Have you fallen for the gin-craze has hard as we have? Then check out The Fabulous Pink Gin masterclass, which brings the lively, vibrant atmosphere of the popular Fabulous Gin Festival directly to your hen or stag party. The masterclass includes a perfect serve session that introduces a history of gin and gives you a glimpse into the creation of Fabulous Pink Gin, which was recently launched by the sister duo behind the brand. You’ll have the chance to mix and sample your own creations, while snacking on delicious cupcakes and treating yourself to some merchandise. For more information, visit fabulousgincompany.co.uk HENS AND STAGS 61