In an extravagant display of post-divorce celebration, a British woman took the concept of a breakup party to new heights by hosting a lavish Galentine’s Day event in Spain, funded entirely by her first alimony payment.The celebration occurred at a mansion near Malaga where 20 of the woman’s closest female friends gathered to celebrate her new chapter in life.
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The celebration’s highlight was the commissioning of what was dubbed the ‘world’s largest Valentine’s cookie’ by baker Debbie Wingham, renowned for her opulent creations. Crafting this culinary masterpiece came with a hefty price tag of £20,000. Wingham, 42, from Doncaster, utilized lavish ingredients, including 30 eggs, 600 edible flowers, and a meter-long strip of cake lace to bring the cookie to life. Spanning 1.5 meters in width, the cookie featured individual cast sugar hearts for each guest, which they were invited to crack open with a Louis Vuitton axe to reveal hidden messages inside, symbolizing a break from the past and the uncovering of new beginnings.
The celebration didn’t stop at the cookie. Guests were treated to a murder mystery party with a “Cell Block Tango” performance from the musical Chicago, an elegant afternoon tea, and a professional photo shoot. The evening culminated in a haute couture dinner party, each course thoughtfully paired with a signature cocktail, hosted at La Casa de los Bates, a prestigious venue on Malaga’s eastern outskirts, as Metro UK reported.
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Attendees departed with ‘swag bags’ valued at £10,000 each, filled with luxury items far surpassing the typical party favors of sweets and toys. This gesture underscored the event’s theme of opulence and celebration. Though the identity of the celebrant remains a mystery, insiders close to the event shared that the entire affair cost around £250,000. The hostess described the decision to invest her first alimony payment into an elaborate party as “money well spent,” highlighting her intention to embrace her newfound freedom with a grand gesture.
Organized by DM Promotions, a company with a client roster that includes celebrities like Rita Ora and Rihanna, the event was a first-of-its-kind Galentine’s celebration focused on female empowerment and the bond of friendship.