We went to
Liverpool, a city I don't think I'd properly been to before – or at the very
least remembered, although we used to visit our friends near Chester from time
to time. I had heard good things and it was a lovely city with so much to do
and see – and the people (for the most part – taxi driver, I’m looking at you!)
were super friendly. Two nights simply wasn't enough to explore. I'd definitely
go back to visit the docks, it was such a nice scene that way, and the
countless shopping opportunities need to be taken advantage of.
We stayed in an
apartment and there were eight of us, which I think was a great number. Any
less and it probably wouldn't have been as fun. Any more and you lose that
personal touch as far as the activities go. So, what did we get up to?
Relaxation with a mobile spa
On the first
evening we had a mobile spa booked in. The lady came to our apartment and set
up in one of the bedrooms. There was a choice of two treatments which had to be
pre booked: a facial or a massage. I was booked in for a facial, although I also
received a hand massage – being the bride. It was so relaxing; I literally
didn't want to get up after my treatment.
Everyone that
had facials looked so fresh and revitalised afterwards – and our skin was
glowing. Those that has massages commented on how relaxed they felt afterwards –
and definitely ready for another lie down. Our therapist was so lovely, friendly,
and professional – I wish I remembered her name or business now, but I lost her
card, which had been in the pocket of my jeans. While the treatments began at
5pm, I think and each were half an hour, they went on through the evening
before pizza, games and drinks took precedence.
You may have
also seen on my Instagram grid the lovely robes I got ordered. These came from
a small business called Jolly Penguin and they have plenty of other gifts and
keepsakes for weddings – and all manner of occasions – on their site. I decided
obviously on a white robe for myself and then got my mum and my bridesmaid
matching pink robes, all designed with a floral pattern and our initials, as
well as being personalised with our names and the date of the big day. We will,
of course, wear these on the morning of the wedding while getting ready.
Hopefully I’ll be able to get some better photos then!
90s kids rediscover Spice Fever
The next day we
had a dance class booked with the lovely Melanie. She offers plenty of lessons
ranging from pole and burlesque to dance routines inspired by Beyoncé and the
Spice Girls. And she's also an artist, a fitness instructor and PT. Melanie got us swinging
it, shaking it, moving it, making it… That's right, we learned a routine to the
Spice Girl song: ‘Who do you think you are?’. Strangely, I still remember some
of the moves.
We also learned
a routine to ‘Spice up your life’, which was very much flamenco-inspired and
got us shaking our hips. Thankfully there were a couple of bottles of fizz on
hand for Dutch courage – as the dance class was held at a hotel on the docks, and
we basically had a conference room, which had been converted into a studio for
us.
Melanie was a
fantastic teacher and very patient with us. She even coordinated a couple of dance
offs which I can safely say I lost – hands down.
Continuing to shake it… Cocktail making
And then in the
evening we had a cocktail making class hosted by the lovely Thiago. We were
supposed to make two cocktails, but we actually made three – beginning with my
favourite, the pornstar martini. Before we got learning shaking, the fizz was
flowing as we toasted our glasses! When it came down to making the pornstars, being
the bride, not only did I get to drink my creation (which was pretty perfect,
tbf) I also got to drink the cocktail our wonderful bartender made – as well as
having all the shots of prosecco.
Cocktail two
was an espresso martini and we played a game to see who the fastest team would
be – relay style. We were showed how to make it and then it was down to each
team (we had two teams of four) to see who could be the fastest. We won and the
fastest member of my squad got to have an additional drink. Thankfully it
wasn't me on this occasion.
The third drink
we made was a classic Mojito, again playing a game. This time we were paired up
and the person at the back had to have their eyes shut, while the person at the
front had to guide them to make the drink. Easier said than done! We also had a
round of shots before being shown to our table where the night really
commenced.
Fun was
definitely had by all. I'm so lucky to have a great group of friends. Brides’babes,
you were a dream. Liverpool, I'll be back.
Love, Lucy xx
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