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My Bridal Shower & Hens Day

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My dear friends Shelley and Rosalie threw me a fabulous bridal shower / hens day on Saturday.

We started with high tea at 3pm at the Park Hyatt in The Rocks. We were given a private room overlooking the water, so we had plenty of space to wander around, and it was quiet so we could chat.

The girls put together an amazing recipe book for me with their favourite vegetarian / dessert recipes and a pic of the two of us. It was so sweet and thoughtful.

After the high tea we kicked on with cocktails at the Blu Horizon Bar, at the Shangri-La Hotel.  The girls shouted me numerous cocktails while we sat first in the genie room, and then in lounges overlooking the amazing city view.
Beck and I finished getting ready at her place and caught a cab into the city.
With the youngest party-goer, Chiara. She’s a wild one.
 
Group shot with most of the girls.
 
With Ro – organiser and book-maker extraordinaire!
 
Partying on into the night with the new Mrs Johnston.
 
With my mum and her friends, enjoying their high tea.
 

I was initially uncertain about having a hens party. The thought of having all of the focus on me is actually quite frightening. I feel a lot of pressure to make sure everyone has a good time and find it hard to just enjoy myself. This time, however, it was a lot of fun, with everyone just so happy for me and looking at me with so much love all day. It was wonderful to be around the women who are closest to me for a day of eating, drinking and much talking. Thanks to all my wonderful ladies who are always there for me.

Shelley’s Hens Day

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I had a wonderful time yesterday at Shelley hens day. We organised a day at the races followed by dinner at Cargo Bar, then clubbing at Retro.

I’m so excited for the wedding next weekend – I can’t believe my Shelby is getting married!

 
 

Candice’s Hen’s Party

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Another hen’s party this weekend, this time for my friend Candice. She chose to have a high tea at the Park Hyatt. The Park Hyatt is in a fabulous location on the water with a stunning view of the Opera House.

It is a very elegant place, very modern and chic in comparison to the QVB Tearoom, which is very “old world” elegance.

A back-lit shot of me.


The food! Bigger portions rather than a wider variety. The top tier contained the most divine chocolate mousse and Shortbread cups with cream and strawberries on top.


Next tiers – sandwiches (I had a very tasty egg and mayo). There were some mini vege quiches as well (they were cold and not very nice). Bottom layer were the scones. Very nice indeed – light and fluffy with a crispy edge.


Table full of ladies and delights.


My favourite part – the mousse.


With my dear friend Candice.


The view!


It was quite intimidating for me to go because I didn’t know any of Candice’s friends. Luckily she has a lot of very friendly friends who went out of their way to be extremely nice to me and get to know me. I ended up having the most delightful day. A perfect Saturday afternoon!

Isis’ Hen Night

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Isis chose a hen day with a difference – a pole dancing class followed by dinner.

The class took place at Studio Verve, a little place in Surry Hills. I have taken a few pole dancing classes several years ago when it was just starting to become a trend, and it’s amazing to see how much it has changed from unstructured lessons in strip clubs to properly kitted out studios with syllabus’ and levels of classes.

The hen looks hot to trot.


Go Isis!


Alice takes a spin.


My turn. Weee!


Our instructor, Angie, shows us some advanced moves.


It looks pretty easy, eh?


Our turn to learn a routine.


Finishing pose.


Gratuitous butt shot #1.


Gratuitous butt shot #2.


Posing after the hard work is done. Hussies!


Group shot – go pole dancing!


The hen and Alice start with the drinks.


I try to get the hang of spins.


Me and Jenn – posing again.


Changed and ready for the night on the town.


All the girls at Pazzo, Surry Hills. Delish food at a reasonable reasonable price. It was about $50 pp for antipasto platters, bruscetta, a main (I had pumpkin filled pasta with pea pesto. Ultra tasty!) and a dessert platter. It was also BYO. We all brought a bottle of wine and got incredibly sloshed.


Yuuuuum! The marriageable dessert platter.