Being the long weekend, I decided to take a day off like everyone else. Instead of slaving over an opinion piece, I thought I’d relax and put up a picture essay instead. And that’s because Fletch did all the hard work, taking shots at the Riva Snow Party last night and they’ve come up a treat.
Full credit to Riva owner Drewe Bellmaine who organised a brilliant night. Using a wonderful collection of props, he created a magical winter wonderland with REAL snow from snow machines, inflatable igloos, giant snowmen and icy cocktails – all making for a sensational party. Guests dressed appropriately in ski gear and there were also a couple of snow bunnies hopping about. Just like being in Aspen without having to go anywhere. Take a peek!
![Riva owner Drewe Bellmaine (centre) and mates](http://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Riva-owner-Drewe-Bellmaine-centre-and-mates-1024x901.jpg)
Riva owner Drewe Bellmaine (centre) and mates
![An ice-filled fountain - the perfect way to keep your beer chilled...](http://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/An-ice-filled-fountain-the-perfect-way-to-keep-your-beer-chilled...-768x1024.jpg)
An ice-filled fountain – the perfect way to keep your beer chilled…
![Fletch, Ross Wilson, Kasia Z, me, Seph McKenna and Tania Gogos-Wilson](http://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Fletch-Ross-Wilson-Kasia-Z-me-Seph-McKenna-and-Tania-Gogos-Wilson-1024x1007.jpg)
Fletch, Ross Wilson, Kasia Z, me, Seph McKenna and Tania Gogos-Wilson huddle up to stay warm…
![We danced under a giant disco ball and a flurry of real snow...](http://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/We-danced-under-a-giant-disco-ball-and-a-flurry-of-real-snow...-1024x761.jpg)
Then we danced under a giant disco ball and a flurry of real snow…
![Nick Gianoppolous, Jessica Barclay and Hayden Burbank](http://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Nick-Gianoppolous-Jessica-Barclay-and-Hayden-Burbank-1024x832.jpg)
Nick Giannopoulos, Jessica Barclay and Hayden Burbank enjoyed the cocktails…
![Wilbur Wilde was seriously impressed by the giant disco ball...](http://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Wilbur-Wilde-was-seriously-impressed-by-the-giant-disco-ball...-768x1024.jpg)
While Wilbur Wilde was seriously impressed by the giant disco ball…
![Riva owner Drewe Bellmaine (centre) had no trouble keeping warm...](http://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Riva-owner-Drewe-Bellmaine-centre-had-no-trouble-keeping-warm...-1024x880.jpg)
Riva owner Drewe Bellmaine (centre) had no trouble keeping warm…
![A reindeer family watched on, fascinated...](http://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/A-reindeer-family-watched-on-fascinated...-1024x692.jpg)
A reindeer family watched on, fascinated…
![Matching snow bunnies](http://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Matching-snow-bunnies-1024x815.jpg)
There were even matching snow bunnies…
![Amanda and Francine Mazzeo, owner of DQ Vodka](http://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Amanda-and-Francine-Mazzeo-owner-of-DQ-Vodka-1024x768.jpg)
Amanda and Francine Mazzeo, owner of DQ Vodka help keep the cocktails flowing…
![DQ Vodka model Tegan Nixon](http://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/DQ-Vodka-model-Tegan-Nixon-560x1024.jpg)
As did DQ Vodka model Tegan Nixon…
![Loving Jason's glitter-ball helmet reflecting the sparkling lights decorating the palm trees](http://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Loving-Jasons-glitter-ball-helmet-reflecting-the-sparkling-lights-decorating-the-palm-trees-911x1024.jpg)
I fell in love with Jason’s glitter-ball helmet reflecting the blue sparkling lights…
![Rachel and Katelyn Watkins](http://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Rachel-and-Katelyn-Watkins-1024x933.jpg)
Rachel and Katelyn Watkins kept warm with ear muffs and gloves…
![Nick Giannopoulos, me and Seph McKenna](http://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Nick-Giannopoulos-me-and-Seph-McKenna-768x1024.jpg)
Expresso martinis went down well for Nick Giannopoulos, myself and Seph McKenna…
![Hayden Burbank (far right) and friends](http://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Hayden-Burbank-far-right-and-friends-1024x947.jpg)
While Hayden Burbank (far right) and friends tucked in to the blue daiquiris…
![Me and my photographer, Fletch](http://jenniferhansen.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Me-and-my-photographer-800x1024.jpg)
Big thanks to my photographer and ski instructor Fletch and Frosty!
So you can see why I needed a day off. That was one helluva weekend…