BABES IN THE WOODS - WILD WOODLAND HEN DO'S IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE MALVERNS

If you're a plucky hen seeking out less cliched activities, alternative hen weekend woodland glamping experts, Babes in the Woods, are offering two new fabulous packages for 2016!

Run by the dynamic Hetti Dysch, Babes in the Woods operates a fantastic secret woodland camp where hens can spend the weekend indulging in good times, champagne, bushcraft and luxury camping in spacious Californian domed tents with comfy camp beds and a wood lounging area with wood burning stove.

Set peacefully within a broadleaf woodland on the 1200 acre Bromsberrow Estate near Ledbury, the Malvern site is within easy striking distance of London, Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff.

With activities that include bushcraft skills, 'wild walks', early morning yoga and foraging, hens can use their 'wild' experience to make unique & seasonal wedding favours for their guests such as hedgerow jam, garlic pesto or hedgerow lip balm! You can enjoy chill out time in front of a roaring fire or even indulge in some proper girlie pampering.

Offering five different packages, with the Daffodil Day Package and Foxglove Festival new for 2016, there's something for all types, and it's a great girlie bonding experience, away from all those usual outside interruptions.

Babes in the Woods
Email: bookings@babesinthewoods.co.uk                              
Tel: 07850 401759
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DETAILS FOR THE 21ST!

We're all really looking forward to meeting all you fabulous brides and grooms, bridesmaids and Mothers of the Brides!  Just to make sure you have what you need, here's a little bit of information for the day.

There's a small entry fee on the day of £2, half of which will go to Cheltenham's Open Door Charity (see the last post).  Anyone under 16 has free entry.

Doors open at 10.30 and close at 4.00 pm  There will be entertainment during the day until 3.00 pm and The Daffodil will be serving their Matinee Menu from 1.00 pm upstairs in the mezzanine bar.  

The address of The Daffodil is 18-20 Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham GL50 2AE.  There's on-street parking in the streets nearby, but if you're planning on spending the day in Cheltenham, the nearest car parks are: 

http://www.thedaffodil.com/PDF/Daffodil-Location-Map.pdf

http://prestbury.cheltenham.gov.uk/website/Google/car%20parks/car_parks_map.htm

The Daffodil have some goodie bags with info on the venue and we have some West Weddings magazines to give away.

Looking forward to seeing you all on the day! 

P.S.  Thanks to Adele of Tin Can Floral for the beautiful photos for this post! 

THE DAFFODIL - FOR FILM STAR WEDDING DAY GLAMOUR!

Let me introduce you to the star of our Wedding Fair - The Daffodil!

I had been looking for a venue in Cheltenham for a while.  There are some  beautiful buildings but I wanted something that made my heart thump and my senses go WOW!  A friend had mentioned The Daffodil to me so I googled it and got quite excited.  But I've been disappointed before, so I made an appointment to meet up with their Events Manager and take a look.

The minute I saw the frontage I knew I was going to love it ... and walking into the building just knocked my socks off!  I am a MASSIVE film fan ... but my true love is vintage films - black and white, period films - glamorous, gorgeous and my style inspiration.  Well The Daffodil reflects all of that.  I was so thrilled when they said they'd like to host my vintage wedding fair.

Cheltenham's first purpose built picture palace, opening its doors to the public on the 5th October 1922, its Art Deco style was an instant success.  It was the height of glamour, with an upper circle lounge area for relaxing pre-feature, perfume vending spritzers in the ladies powder room and the country's first 'kissing seats' designed for courting couples.

The advent of television caused it's closure and, after several different incarnations restaurateur Mark Stephens fell in love with its potential in late 1996.    The Daffodil was lovingly restored with many original features reinstated and is now one of Britain's most unique and dramatic dining rooms.  

A dazzling open kitchen has replaced the silver screen, displaying a different kind of theatre, overseen by renowned Head Chef, Tom Rains, serving daily and seasonal specials combined with well established favourites.  The restaurant has established a great reputation for producing delicious and unpretentious classic dishes using the finest seasonal ingredients.

Not only that ... The Daffodil is licensed for civil wedding ceremonies, with a bespoke planning service to provide everything you need for a fairytale day.  Up to 140 guests can dine on the day or you can have a more cozy, intimate affair.  Whatever you want, the Daffodil can truly make you feel like a film star for a day!

On the 21st, the fully licensed cocktail bar, set in the mezzanine circle balcony and overlooking the hustle and bustle below, will be serving their Matinee Menu so, when you're overwhelmed by all the gorgeous exhibits, why not sit back, enjoy the view and pretend you're back in the '20's!

THE DAFFODIL PRESENTS … THE BRISTOL VINTAGE WEDDING FAIR!

We are incredibly excited to announce our first vintage wedding fair to be held in Cheltenham on Sunday, 21st September from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm.  Our venue is the GORGEOUS, glorious Daffodil restaurant in Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham and we can't wait for you to come and visit us there!

There will be lots more details to follow over the next few weeks but, to whet your appetites, here's the fabulous artwork for the fair from the incredibly talented Moomie Swan.  I love this lady's work - take a look at her blog to see her amazing creative world.

Watch this space for for information on the fair and our exciting vintage exhibitors!