Italian inspirations have taken centre stage for many party themes for years – and while we love it dearly, it’s time to let other location-inspired themes have their time in the sun. And what better place to start than sunny Spain! Taking inspiration from Spanish beaches, today’s Mediterranean-inspired hen’s party is bold, bright, and feminine, and like nothing we’ve seen before.

‘Le Soleil’ is all about letting the sun take centre stage – and we’re here for it! Inspired by Ibiza’s sunshine, aesthetics and tones, the team created a brand-new theme bursting with colour and unexpected fruity surprises. “We’d see so many ‘Dolce Vita’ style events – and we have been ready to move on from the ‘lemons and oranges in Positano’ party themes for a while now,” says Coral Deverick from Coral & Co. Events.

Setting the stage for this gorgeous sunshine shoot was Zoobibi in Hawthorn, with its terracotta tiled floors, cool arches and abundant natural light. This dreamy space came equipped with the perfect tones for the ‘Le Soleil’ shoot, and with their in-house cafe and carefully curated homewares store, it’s the perfect setting for a Mediterranean-themed hen’s party. The chic dinnerware they provided perfectly matched the vibrant tablescape.

Artfully captured by photographer Nicole Squelch, the true beauty of ‘Le Soleil’ shined bright. The Spanish theme required an unexpected fruity twist, and the team at Nonnas Grocers came through with these incredible lifelike Spanish tomato candles, star-fruits, and Padron peppers to elevate the table.

Each and every detail was planned and styled to perfection, thanks to the creative brains and team from Coral & Co. The beautiful linens on the table make a world of difference in the final look, and the creative team made sure to hand-pick only the best from Cloth & Confetti! The apricot and lavender napkins added a vibrant burst of colour to the neutral oatmeal table linens.

Planning a Mediterranean-themed hen’s party wouldn’t be complete unless every single detail was executed perfectly. And that’s why they worked with Janelle from Elle Creative Studio to design the sun-inspired stationery. Together with Steph from Signed by G, the team expertly crafted a range of sunshine-drenched items, from drink stirrers to hand-drawn placemats, settings and menus. These oh-so-dreamy details were the cherry on top of a perfect cake.

Speaking of cake – did you see the incredible cakes created by Cake Queen Helena from Bakes by Her?! The first cake was a beautiful sunny orange and hot pink creation that perfectly encapsulated the ‘Le Soleil’ vibe. The second was the pink masterpiece laced in green icing – a work of not only art but of delicious edible illustrations of lobsters, suns and juicy Spanish fruits.

And how can we forget about the bold and beautiful florals done by the talented Emily from Rose Studios, adding a feminine touch to the already sunshine-infused shoot – hello, did you see the peonies?! What hen’s party could be complete without balloons? Wendy from Blowout Balloons did an incredible job with these pinky-orange-toned show-stopping designs.

Bask in the warm glow of this Mediterranean-inspired hen’s party inspo shoot!