Promise of Adventure for Stag and Hen Parties
December 13, 2016 1:00 am
In our grandparent’s time, a pint down the local with a few mates would have marked the pre-wedding celebrations for the groom. The bride often had friends over for a gossip and giggle over a bottle of wine. How things have changed.
These days, the stag or hen do is often a great excuse to get a group of friends together for a holiday. Over a million people board a plane for an overseas city break or beach party as part of a stag or hen celebration every year. Barcelona, Benidorm, Prague and Dublin are favourite destinations, but there is rarely a lot of time for cultural site seeing, so anywhere with a lively nightlife could fit the bill.
Despite the rise in foreign holiday stag and hen dos, a UK based celebration remains the most popular option. Forget a low key drink at the pub though; spa breaks and action packed activity weekends are the preferred way to bring friends together for a memorable experience.
Stag and Hen Adventure Weekends
Whilst sipping cocktails on a Spanish beach or downing shots in a Prague nightclub have a certain appeal, thrill seeking hens and stags are up for a challenge that encourages everyone to get tighter and get on. They want to try something new, exhilarating and fun. A growing number of activity centres are catering for these groups, providing food, accommodation and a variety of added extras to their activity packages in order to appeal.
Many centres will allow groups to build their own package, with such pursuits as canyoning, clay pigeon shooting, quad biking, canoeing, mountain biking, karting and bubble football on offer. The activity centre arranges the necessary equipment, resources, instructors, food and accommodation for the group, so it is easy to keep everyone entertained during their stay. Extras could include transport to a local nightclub, bottles of scotch or afternoon tea, along with catering for special requests.
All that needs to be arranged is getting your friends to the centre. If a small group wish to travel together, the ideal way to kick start the weekend is by hiring a 4×4 vehicle. Overnight bags in the boot and there is plenty of space, comfort and features to ensure a comfy ride and a great driving experience.
Activity centres are often located in relatively remote locations, with idyllic scenery and the natural features that you’re preparing to scale, paddle along, or cycle over. 4×4 vehicle hire ensures that you easily make it to the door, no matter what conditions you face.
Country Wedding Arrangements
When you get busy preparing the hen or stag do, it can often seem as though the wedding is a slight after thought. The bride might be sporting a veil and the stag could head out to town in any number of fancy dress costumes, but the focus is on having a fun time with friends.
If you are more of an outdoor adventure kind of couple; the ones who spend weekends out of town, then this theme may be carried through your wedding plans. You may have opted for a country venue, natural decorations and a seasonally inspired menu.
For autumn and winter weddings in country lodges, rustic inns and historic castles, the glory of nature can impact on the style and décor of the day. Deep autumnal colours, tweed and the foliage in bouquets, hot apple toddy and a rich banquet all spring to mind. Imagine coming in from the cold to a warm, cosy gathering of your nearest and dearest in celebration of your marriage.
Wedding Car Hire
If this appeals more than the traditional summer wedding, then you may also select a 4×4 vehicle as your ideal wedding car hire. Let us ensure that you get to the venue on time, have plenty of space for a stunning dress and a comfortable, luxurious ride in every weather or road condition. Our vehicles can also make the perfect start to your honeymoon, whether you are heading for the nearest airport or a country retreat.
4×4 Vehicle Hire offers the highest specification Range Rovers, all beautifully cleaned and with suitable ribbon decoration for wedding car hire. Let us help to complete the country wedding experience and add to the excitement of a day to remember.