Vintage hen parties are becoming more and more popular these days and we can see why. They are are a great alternative to a typical hen night out. If your bride shudders at the idea of wearing pink head to toe all topped off with a fluffy L Plate, then a vintage hen party could be the answer.
Are you planning a vintage hen party? Well, you’re in the right place. We’ve collected all our best vintage hen party ideas into one place to make your hen party planning easy as pie.
To help you plan the vintage hen do of your dreams, below we have outlined 4 simple steps you need to take to get the ball rolling. So here goes, step one.
If your bride love all things vintage, a vintage hen do is an obvious choice. Does she love retro makeovers complete with cat eye flicks? Well vintage is for her! If you know vintage is the right theme for your hen party, skip to the next step.
That being said, you don’t have to be all an out retro fans to book a vintage hen do. After all, a theme is always a good idea. It can break the ice and get the conversation flowing. Especially if you opt for a vintage fancy dress theme, everyone will have so much fun finding their outfits, they’ll want to chat with each other about their individual looks. Whether you book a vintage afternoon tea or opt for a retro makeover, a vintage hen do can be a lot of fun for all age groups.
Still not sure? Check out this blog post all about how to choose the right hen party theme.
Once you’ve decided a vintage hen party theme is right for you, you will need to work out which vintage era the bride loves the most. Does she want a 1920s Gatsby party or a 1950s prom theme? Does she love the idea of learning the Charleston or is the jive more her thing? You know your bride better than anyone else so you’ll know what she prefers.
Alternatively if you want to go all out, why not get dressed up in full vintage fancy dress. Whether you embrace your inner 1950s movie star or go for a glam 1920s ensemble, there is a retro theme out there for you.
Last but certainly not least is hen party decorations. If you’re having a vintage afternoon tea in a vintage tea parlour, the likelihood is you won’t really need to invest in any hen party decorations. They will have done the job for you with their beautiful vintage crockery!
But if you’re catering your hen party afternoon tea yourself, buy a few fun vintage-inspired hen party decorations. We’re talking about a cake stand, some pretty plates, perhaps some bunting and napkins. A few items can really make your hen party stand out from all the rest and your bride will really appreciate the effort.
If you’re having a hen party at home or you’ve hired a hen party accomodation, it’s always a nice idea to bring a few decorations with you. Just make sure you remember to ask whether it’s okay for you to hang hen party decorations. Many rented hen party houses won’t want you to use pins in the walls or sticky tape. If you can’t hang decorations, focus on one key area in a room. For example, an island in the kitchen, a coffee table or a kitchen dresser. Use this space to serve food and drink and decorate with your finest vintage hen party decorations.
Next up, hen party activities. This isn’t necessary for a hen do and you should check that all your guests are happy to pay for an activity before you book anything.
There are countless options when it comes to choosing a vintage theme activity. From spending an afternoon crafting with your girlfriends to retro makeovers where you get styled from head to toe in your favourite era’s fashions. The list goes on. There are plenty of lovely companies that will help you plan the perfect vintage hen do. Find out some of our favourites below!
A tea party is a lovely way to celebrate your hen party. Especially if you want to invite ladies that don’t want to go on a boozy night out. The great thing about a vintage afternoon tea is that everybody can get involved, from your flower girls to your grandmother!
If you are lucky enough to have some culinary whizz kids amongst your friends, then you may wish to cater the event yourself. Or you could make it easy on yourself and hire some professionals to come in and organise the day for you.
We love Vintage Afternoon Teas! Based in the Manchester area, they sure do know how to style a vintage hen party to perfection. Their gorgeous mismatched vintage tea sets are perfect to serve their delicious looking (and tasting!) cakes and sweet treats. If you want something a little more fancy, they offer full event management services.
Betty Blythe hosts gorgeous vintage 1920s tea parties in West London. While you enjoy a scrumptious afternoon tea, you can use their Vintage Accessories Dressing Up Box. Full of beautiful pieces from the 1920s and 1930s, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate your vintage tea party!
Wherever you have your afternoon tea, it has to be one of our favourite vintage hen party ideas.
Still not found the right vintage hen party idea for you? Well why not a vintage crafternoon activity? If you and your friends love crafting, then consider a ‘crafternoon’ where you craft something special for your wedding. Some of our favourite companies have taken the ‘crafternoon’ and given it a retro twist, perfect for a vintage hen party.
The fab ladies at Glam Hatters are based in London but will travel across the country. Spend the afternoon making a fascinator or a Great Gatsby inspired Swarovski head piece. Perfect to sport at the wedding!
Ready to book your vintage hen do? Take a look at our favourite retro hen party activities from around the UK. All the businesses listed below are featured in our Hen Party Directory – the ultimate place to plan your hen do!
We hope you like our ultimate list of vintage hen party ideas! If you’re looking for more vintage hen do ideas, you may like the following blog posts.
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