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Are you looking for classy hen party ideas? Hurrah! You are in the right place!
To help you plan your dream hen do, we’ve collected our all time favourite, unique and classy hen party ideas into one place.
Whether you’re a hen party planning newbie or a well-seasoned hen do planner, undertaking the role of Head Party Planner can seem an overwhelming and daunting prospect.
The thing is, you want to throw your best friend a hen party that is as individual and special as she is. And you really don’t want to throw a run of the mill hen do.
But hen party planning can get overwhelming quickly. There’s a lot to think about. From the budget and the guest list to the games and activities, the party planning to-do list goes on and on.
But let’s be honest, what you really don’t want is, hen party planning to take over your life! After all, you have other things to do.
Lucky for you, we want to make your life easy. That’s why we’ve created our Ultimate Hen Ideas page!
Our comprehensive collection of classy hen party ideas should help you get inspired, organised and kickstarted with your hen party planning today. So here goes…
Does your bride to be want to head away for her hen weekend? Hurrah! Here are some classy hen party ideas to help…
Hen party weekends can be A LOT of fun! We love that a hen weekend allows the bride to get a lot of quality time with each and every one of her nearest and dearest. What’s more, hen weekends allow the bride’s friends and family to really get to know each other. There’s nothing like sharing a hen party cottage for a weekend to truly break the ice.
Of course this means, once the wedding day rolls around, many of the bride’s guests will already know each other. Seeing all her friends and family catching up over hilarious hen party memories, will be extra special for the bride on her big day!
While hen weekends are A LOT of fun, they can also be A LOT of work to organise.
Want to know the secret to an incredible hen party weekend? The secret is to be organised! Make sure you know exactly what is happening when. Make sure you keep momentum by having a hen weekend itinerary in place. You don’t have to fill every hour but having a plan will really help things run smoothly. Our momentum blog post, which can be found below, will really help you crack this.
Of course, a hen weekend can take many different forms. Your bride might love a weekend away to the English countryside, a pub walk and a catered dinner in your hen party cottage. On the other hand, your bride may have a party-filled, sun-kissed weekend in Ibiza in mind. As you can see, hen weekends can be vastly different! Make sure you know exactly what kind of hen weekend your bride wants to avoid disappointment.
Hen weekends can get expensive quickly. Talk to the bride to make sure you know exactly what the per person budget is before you start planning anything. This will avoid any disappointment if your guests can’t attend because the hen do is just too expensive!
Perhaps your bestie just wants a good old fashioned night out on the town! If this is the case, there’s so much more on offer these days than just a knees up down the local pub. From karaoke to catered dinner parties, from mixology workshops to themed night clubs, the choice is endless.
We know how important it is to consider the bride and her tastes when planning her perfect hen night. You know the bride better anyone else. That’s why you’re planning her hen weekend! So really think about what you could do to make your best friend’s hen night a night she’ll love!
If your bride wants a low key hen party, a hen do at home is a great idea. Perfect for smaller gatherings, there are many perks to a hen party at home. It can be a great way to keep the ever-increasing hen party budget under control. Let’s be honest, if you’re guests are heading to a few hen parties this year, they may not have the money to blow the budget for each and every one of the hen parties they’re attending.
An afternoon tea is an always an easy win! Whether you’re catering the hen do yourself or getting a hen party caterer to do the hard work for you, an afternoon tea not only looks oh-so-pretty, it’s darn tasty too. Some hen party caterers will work with hen party activity companies and may offer a discount if you choose to go for both the activity and the afternoon tea so make sure you ask.
That brings us onto the hen party activities. If you’re hosting a hen do at home, it’s a nice idea to have some kind of hen party activity organised. They act as great ice breakers allowing your guests to get to know each other and keep the momentum of the party going. If your budget won’t stretch to booking a hen party activity, make sure you plan a few hen party games. Hen do games also act as a great ice breaker!
Well what can we say? In our eyes, a hen party really isn’t complete without a hen do game or two. They allow your guests to get to know each other and get the party started!
Hen party games that make your guests split into teams are an especially great way for your guests to get to know each other. Just make sure you mix up the teams so your guests don’t stay in their friendship groups.
Whether your bride to be wants to play classy hen party games or something a little more silly, we’ve got you covered with our hen do game ideas.
Finding the right hen party activity can make or break a hen party. But choosing your hen party activities should be fairly easy if you know the bride to be well.
Make sure to remember, it’s all about the bride when it comes to choosing hen party activities. Does she love yoga and green smoothies? Or is she more of a cocktail and dance workshop kinda lady? Think about her hobbies and interests and you’re sure to land on a winner.
While you want to make sure the hen party activities are right for your bride, you also need to keep in mind your hen party guests. Are the bride’s granny and mum attending? Try to choose an activity that will work for your guests and the bride. After all, you want your guests to have fun too!
There are so many hen do activities out there, there really is something for everyone these days. Check out our favourite hen do idea for hen party activities now.
Let’s be honest hen party accessories aren’t for everyone. Some brides shudder at the idea of wearing a hen party sash and a veil. Others, on the other hand, say the more the merrier.
Make sure you know what’s appropriate for your bride to be. She may want to be decked out head to toe in hen do accessories. If so, try and think about what kind of colours and patterns she would like.
Would she love wearing classy hen party accessories with a vintage feel? Or would she rather an elegant hen party theme with minimal colour? Or is she just after as many pink hen do accessories she can get her hands on? Whatever suits your bride to be, there’s definitely something for everyone these days.
Hen party decorations make all the difference to a hen party venue! Make your venue feel extra special by hanging bunting and lanterns and blowing up balloons all in your bride’s favourite colour. If you’re giving the bride to be some fun hen do accessories to wear, make sure your decorations match. In fact, you can go a step further and think of a colour scheme and a theme for your hen do. You can find lots of hen ideas when it comes to themes below.
On a budget but want to make a big impact? We recommend choosing just one area to decorate. This could be a dresser or a kitchen table. Use this area to serve food and drinks for your guests. By concentrating all your decorating efforts to just one area, you’ll make a focal point and a bigger impact on your guests when they arrive.
Go the extra mile and fill a few vases with the bride’s favourite flowers and dot them around your hen party venue. Easy peasy!
Hen party bags are becoming increasingly popular and we can see why! The perfect gift idea for all your guests, hen do bags are a great idea if you want to go the extra mile.
We love the idea of personalising your hen party bags. Add your guests names to the front of each bag. It doesn’t have to be fancy but trust us, a little bit of personalising will really make your guests feel special. An idea we love is to use your personalised hen party bags as place settings. Perfect for if you’re heading out to a restaurant or hosting a dinner party in your hen party cottage. Alternatively, use them as prizes for any hen party games you play.
And don’t forget to fill them with your favourite goodies for all your guests! Such a lovely hen do idea!
Whether you’re looking for a hen party gift for the bride or you want to treat your guests to something special, hen party gifts are perfect if you want to go the extra mile.
There are so many hen ideas for gifts but our favourite has to be playing Hen Party Pass The Parcel. Combine a hen party game and the giving of a gift into one! A fairly elegant way to surprise the bride with a lovely gift, just make sure you create an incredible playlist for when you start passing the parcel. You’ll be surprised at how excited all your guests get playing a classic game.
If you’re the kind of person who actually LOVES hen party planning, this one’s for you. Add personalised touches to your hen party and you’ll really impress your guests.
Whether you DIY some buying, create a memory book or make a hen night keepsake, the extra thought will mean a lot to your bride. So get your craft supplies at the ready as we show you our favourite hen ideas for personalising your hen party.
Planning a hen party can be tough! Be don’t panic, it’s easy when you know how.
First things first, you need to start planning the hen party! That means establishing who you are planning the hen do with, working out the type of hen party you’re bride to be wants, asking what the the per person budget is going to be, deciding on a date and contacting the guest list. In fact, the list goes on.
Make sure you don’t miss any of the steps outlined in the below blog posts. If you start the planning process off in the right way, you’ll find it so much easier as the hen do approaches.
Tell us your favourite hen ideas in the comments below.
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