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A Fierce and Fabulous Girls’ Trip: Why the Vanguard Retreat Is the Ultimate Pre-Wedding Escape

Planning a wedding is exciting, magical, and even a little exhausting. Between dress fittings, RSVP tracking, and menu tastings, it’s easy to forget that you and your bridal party deserve a break too. That’s why the Vanguard Fierce Femme Retreat is a must-do! This one-day girls’ getaway is like no other: designed to recharge your soul, realign your mindset, and celebrate sisterhood on a stunning island oasis.

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The Retreat That Does It All

Set for September 15, 2025, the Vanguard Fierce Femme Retreat is hosted on Governors Island, a lush 173-acre hideaway just minutes from the buzz of New York City. Picture this: you and your besties catching an early morning ferry, coffee in hand, leaving stress behind for a day of elevated experiences, sound healing, meaningful conversations, and definitely plenty of Instagram-worthy moments.

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Why It’s Perfect for Brides & Besties

Whether you’re the bride needing a reset before the final wedding countdown or a maid of honor looking to pamper your bride bestie, this retreat is more than a spa day, it’s a full-on empowerment fest. Here’s what to expect:

  • Coffee & Connection: Start the day sharing stories and setting personal intentions—no pressure, just purpose.
  • Sound Meditation: Tune out the noise and tune into your inner calm with live singing bowls.
  • Brainstorm & Bond: Journaling, reflection, and sharing your wildest dreams with your girls? Yes, please.
  • Learning Lunch: Get inspired by powerhouse female entrepreneurs—because you deserve to dream beyond the wedding day.
  • Team Breakouts: Go deep with your crew as you support each other’s aspirations in a space built for honest connection.
  • Lawn Life: Wrap up with lawn games, signature cocktails, and a group photo shoot to capture the glow.

The Experience Every Bride Deserves

Priced at $499, this all-inclusive experience delivers luxury, transformation, and fun in one unforgettable day. It’s the ultimate reminder that before you walk down the aisle, you’re a whole woman with goals, girlfriends, and a fierce fire inside.

Your Moment to Elevate

Weddings are about love, unity, and beginnings—and the Vanguard Fierce Femme Retreat channels all that and more. It’s a one-day dream trip designed for brides and their inner circles to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters.

Book your ferry. Pack your journal. Bring your besties.

Because before the big “I do,” you deserve a day to say “yes” to yourself.

 Learn more and register at www.vanguardluxury.com 

If you are planning a wedding in Roanoke, Richmond, Fredericksburg/Northern Virginia, The Shenandoah Valley, Coastal Virginia, or Charlottesville/ Lynchburg, Virginia, we can help with your wedding planning and ideas.

The author: Natalie

Natalie is a Vinton, VA native currently pursuing a journalism degree at Virginia Tech. She loves planning, and has a specific interest in all things to do with weddings. In her free time she enjoys reading, journalism, and traveling. Her post-grad plans are to pursue a career in magazine writing and design.