What you'll do:

You pour a custom scented candle, then spend fifty minutes in a room full of kittens who have no idea how much you needed this. A kitten & kandle experience!

• Candle customization: You choose your jar, then pick one to three fragrances from a curated selection to blend into your own signature scent.

• Scent pairings included: Suggested combinations are on hand to take the guesswork out, but you can experiment freely and go entirely your own direction.

• Kitten Klubhouse time: Your fifty-minute kitten session happens in a dedicated space where resident kittens roam, play, and occasionally decide you are worth sitting on.

• Socialization with a purpose: Time spent with the kittens helps them build confidence and grow into friendlier, more adoptable cats.

• Stress relief, documented: Spending time with cats is shown to lower cortisol and reduce blood pressure, so this class doubles as genuinely restorative downtime.

Plaza Midwood is one of Charlotte's most walkable, bar-dense neighborhoods, and wicks & whiskers sits inside it. The Social District designation means adult beverages purchased from nearby participating bars, breweries, and restaurants can come with you into the kandle experience.

Why you'll love it for your group:

• Custom candle labels: Each guest leaves with a labeled candle that marks the occasion, no separate party favor needed.

• Bride decorations: The team sets up festive bride-to-be touches so the space already feels like a party when you arrive.

• Allergy-friendly option: Guests with cat allergies can skip the kitten session and do the candle experience only, priced at $45.

• Group size flexibility: The space accommodates parties from two to eighteen guests, so it works for a tight crew or a full squad.

• Rare venue combination: There is nowhere else in Charlotte (or the world for that matter!) where a bachelorette group can pour candles and spend time with kittens in the same visit.

About this experience partner:

wicks & whiskers is a candle making bar and kitten space located in Charlotte's Plaza Midwood neighborhood, one of the few venues in the area with dedicated onsite parking. The location holds a near-perfect Google rating, with 245 out of 250 reviews at five stars. Plaza Midwood's Social District status allows guests to bring drinks from nearby participating establishments into the candle making portion of their visit.

Additional information:

• Minimum age for the candle making experience is 7 years old. Minimum age for the kitten experience is 5 years old.

• Guests with cat allergies can book the candle-only option at $45 per person.

• Groups range from 2 to 18 guests; private booking is available for the full space.

• Candles will take 2 to 3 hours to set once poured so plan accordingly. Plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance.

• 1 person may pick up all the candles for the group.