A Packing List For Your Bachelorette Weekend In The Woods.

OMG! Your nature-lovin’ bestie is getting married and she wants a girl's night out(side). And it’s been decided that you are the lucky one to head up this BRIDE TRIBE and throw her a glamping bachelorette party?! You’ll be responsible for letting her live out her last weekend as a single lady with her best girls in the great outdoors?! Hey..no pressure at all. Right? I mean Brooke it's your party and you can camp if you want to girlfran! I've had about all I can take of funny-shaped straws and club hopping all night anyhow so challenge accepted! So whether your girl gang consists of a bunch of adventurous, well-seasoned-in gypsets sleeping under the stars, or a crowd of newbies (hello me) more likely to hit a 4 Seasons than the tent, I love the idea of getting out there in the wilderness to celebrate a good friend's exciting new chapter!!

Excited to share some tips and tricks with you learned through hosting our campy celebration in the woods...well most of it anyway...I mean JUST like Vegas, what happens in the woods stays in the woods forever and ever.

And with a group of girls not knowing everyone, you definitely want to ensure everyone has a good time and are all happy glampers.

First things first...be sure to let everyone know what kind of wardrobe they will be needing for everything you have planned. We had a bohemian rock and roll theme throughout the weekend and of course rain boots and cute p.j's were a must!

(Henry below was the only boy invited BTW...and enjoy the pics throughout the post documented by my friends Krista and Sharon)

SO here you are loves: Dividing this up between all of the girls is so helpful too, especially if they live close and are driving to the event!

GLAMPING CHECKLIST:

FOR INSIDE THE TENT: 

And of course you need to bring the tents unless your glamping site provides them...

Duvet (Or alternatively a quilt sleeping bag)  I love mixing various textiles. 
Real Pillows
Air mattress/Cots
Good thick towels (For that brisk moment when you step barefoot out of the shower)
Solar-powered radio (this bride and her maids need a dance party)
Torch (plus a back up)
Head torch (For reading)
Solar powered lantern
Battery power pack (for your phone etc)
Hot water bottle
Proper wool blankets (not synthetic)
Bunting (the original and best shortcut to a party atmosphere)
Matches and tea-lights (and a metal tin to keep them in)
Jam jars (for the aforementioned tea-lights)
Travel alarm clock (with back light)
First aid kit (Hay-fever? Pack extra antihistamines.) Plus sun-screen, aftersun, insect repellent
Toilet roll
Wash-bag (big enough so you’re not juggling little bottles on your way to the shower block)
Laundry detergent (eco-friendly and biodegradable, obviously)
String and pegs for a washing line
Pen and paper
Old school games (Dig that pack of cards out. This is it's moment)
Picnic blanket / Deckchairs
Sunglasses..the more the merrier because there is always someone who loses theirs
Books / magazines (real ones. Leave your kindle at home)

For Your Make Shift Kitchen: 
Enamel mugs  & plates (They won’t break, and they’re much, much nicer than melamine)
Kitchen roll
Pan with lid
Whistling stove top kettle (It has to whistle. No negotiations here)
Wine glasses
Bottle opener
Good knife
Cafetière (if good coffee makes you happy....this is essential)
Tea / coffee
Sugar
Oil
Herbs
Colander
Wooden spoon
Draining spoon
Teapot
Ketchup (BBQ essential)
Ice box
Jars (for shaking up salad dressings etc)
Chopping board
Just enough cutlery (don’t pack too much. It’s heavy and it creates extra washing up)
Seasoning
Tin foil
Marshmallows (if you forget these, turn around immediately and go home to get them)
Battery powered lights (by the time you’ve got the fire going it may well be dark)
Scissors
Mixing bowl
Plastic bags for rubbish
Dishcloth
Washing up bowl
Washing up liquid
Drying rack for plates / cutlery