Hosted by blogger Fiona from Green Loving Girl, this Christmas hen party was a fun filled affair that celebrated the final single days of Fiona's sister. These lovely ladies headed to Bristol with an array of HenBox's classy hen party accessories including our uber cool Hen Party Headbands, our fun Christmas Photobooth Props and our Hen Party Photo Booth Signs. They enjoyed a cute...
Laura of lifestyle blog, Wrapped Up In A Rainbow Blog, recently organised a colourful and stylish hen party for her friend and bride to be, Rosie. Now Rosie is a fitness instructor, so what better theme for her hen party than a Bridal Boot Camp. Rosie was put through her paces to see if she was ready to become a wife! We love...
Do you remember when we featured Alex's flower crown and karaoke filled Edinburgh hen party on the blog? Well today we welcome Alex's sister, Laura, to the blog to show us a behind the scenes peek of the hen party planning process. A great read for those looking to organise a stylish and fun filled hen party! Over to Laura...
Planning A Hen Party? It's tough right? There's a lot to think about. And a lot to plan! It can get pretty stressful. After all, you want your best friend to have an incredible send off. But you also don't want hen party planning to take over your life. And you definitely don't want to make a mistake. Avoid These Common Hen Party Planning Mistakes Whether...
A Macaron Hen Party? You Heard Right! If you are looking to host the prettiest hen party in London, then look no further than Oh La La Macaron's luxury macaron and martini workshops. Perfect for a stylish and fun loving bride to be! Is there a better combination than macarons and cocktails? We think not! Macarons and Martinis! Based in central London, Oh La La Macarons are...
This week Social and Cocktail have put together a recipe for Carrie Bradshaw's favourite tipple, the Cosmopolitan! A drink that is as visually stunning as it is delicious, it is a great girly drink that is the perfect cocktail for a classy hen do. Cosmopolitan Recipe INGREDIENTS 37.5 ml Citrus Vodka 12.5 ml Triple Sec 30 ml Cranberry Juice 1/2 squeezed lemon 12.5 ml Sugar Syrup RECIPIE ...
Tough Mudder is a 12 mile obstacle course designed to test strength, teamwork and mental grit. Our brave and sporty hens decided that that tackling the Tough Mudder obstacle course was the perfect way to celebrate their friend's up and coming wedding. Up at 5.30 am to drive to Winchester, these feisty hens raced successfully for over 3.5 hours through the course's 26 obstacles. They...
Looking for hen parties houses in Bath? Look no further! We have fallen hard for these 4 stunning Georgian hen party houses in Bath. Luxurious and elegant, they are the perfect houses for a stylish and classy hen party. If you are looking at hen party houses in Bath then make sure you take a look at these incredible hen party houses in Bath. Luxury...
Planning A Hen Party? There's a lot to do! Don't get overwhelmed. Instead, follow our 10 Dos and Don'ts for planning a hen party! 1. Do ask the bride to be these 5 Questions. Ask the bride these 5 questions. Make sure you do this before you start making plans! It is important to establish early in the process exactly what she wants from her hen...
How To Throw A Classy Pink Hen Party! Pink is the colour that comes to mind when I think of hen parties. If like me you usually associate the colour with tacky pink cowboy hat-clad women on a somewhat unoriginal hen party, you may be tempted to avoid the colour all together. However perfectly pink hen parties still have their place. A great...
Hen party planning can be tough! Great hen party ideas are not always easy to think up. We decided to make it easier for our customers to find the BEST hen party suppliers in the U.K. with our Supplier Directory. Our Supplier Directory lists the crème de la crème of hen party companies and is fast becoming the ultimate destination for hen party...
Hen Party Bag Ideas Give Everyone A Hen Party Bag! Looking for ideas for hen party bag ideas? You're in the right place! Add the sweetest touch by giving all your guests a hen party party goodie bag! It is an inexpensive way of saying thank you to all the hens for making such an effort to celebrate your hen party. Plus all the items can be incredibly useful!...
What Is Toilet Paper Couture? One of our favourite hen party games, Toilet Paper Couture is the perfect ice breaker. It is one of the most popular hen party games and we can see why! A mad rush to create a 'beautiful' wedding dress out of toilet roll, Toilet Paper Couture is a surefire party starter. Toilet Paper Couture is a fast paced and action packed game and is...
Struggling to decide on a beauty look for your hen party? Well check out our 5 make up tutorial videos from some of Youtube's top beauty vloggers. Whether you want a glamorous, dramatic, retro, elegant or romantic look we have you covered with our hen party make up tutorials. Let us know which look is your favourite in the comments below! 1. Glamour! 2. Drama! 3....
Every good wedding needs some photo booth props! As you can see from my own wedding snap below I am a (major) fan of fake moustaches, silly sunglasses, stick on beards and bowler hats on a stick. Now I *moustache* you a question, who shares my love of fun photobooth props? The lovely, talented ladies at The Crafty Hen of course! They have recently...
Make sure your hen party venue looks chic and stylish by adding some carefully selected decorations. We have chosen our favourite classy hen party decorations. What are yours? 1. Vintage Bunting Pretty patterned vintage bunting will liven up any venue. It is the perfect stylish hen party decoration! 2. Foil Balloons Our gold 'HEN' hen party balloons are fun yet stylish. Any bride to be will...
No stylish hen party is complete without a delicious cocktail (or 5!). HenBox has teamed up with the experts at Social and Cocktail to bring you a series of blog post on cocktail recipes Now you can make your favourite cocktail from the cocktail of your own home. Let's get started with my favourite hen do cocktail, the Mojito! Mojito Recipe INGREDIENTS 50 ml White Rum ...
Feeling extra crafty? Well we have an incredible DIY wedding post that is sure to challenge you! When Nicola from Silver Six Pence in her Shoe showed us her latest DIY, we knew we had to share it with you. All round wedding accessory pro, Nicola explains step by step how to make one of these pretty vintage inspired fascinators. Nicola also...
Planning A Hen Party That Works Is Tough. To help you avoid making the obvious hen do planning pitfalls, our good friends over at Social and Cocktail have pulled together their Top 5 Hen Party Mistakes to Avoid. Based in Scotland, Social and Cocktail are a state of the art mobile cocktail bar that are currently taking bookings in Edinbgurh, Glasgow and the surrouding areas. Having...
Planning A Hen Party Is Tough Planning a hen party is a lot of work. There are so many things to consider! It’s easy to get stressed out by the whole experience. Let's Make Hen Party Planning Easy You want to make sure your bride says goodbye to single life in style. But you also want hen party planning to be simple and pain free. That's why we're here. We...
Check it out! We have been featured in Belle Bridal Magazine’s latest issue! How very exciting. We hope you like the pieces they picked out. Our Vintage Hen Party Rosette and Bridal Pouches which make the perfect make up bag come clutch at your hen party and on your big day! Which piece is your fave? ...
We always love it when one of our lovely customers sends us photos from their hen party and we weren’t disappointed when we saw these amazing shots from a festival hen weekend recently. Sarah and her hen party guests all packed up and camped out at Wilderness Festival, Oxfrordshire for what looks like a sunny August weekend in Oxfordshire. The Bride To Be...
We stumbled across Drink, Shop & Do during an afternoon of scouring the internet for new and different hen party ideas and aren’t we glad we did! Based in Kings Cross in London, Drink, Shop & Do was started by Kristie Bishop and Coralie Sleap after they left their ‘proper jobs’ to create a space where they could carry out all of their ‘crazy ideas...
Want to go the extra mile for your bride? Treat her to a hen party book! Sure it’s not a necessity. After all, hen parties can get expensive. But it really is a lovely keepsake and something your bride is sure to treasure forever. Personalised touches and little gifts are what will make your hen party really special for the bride. Top 5 Hen Party...
We LOVE These Gold Hen Party Balloons! Inspired by lifestyle blogger, Stephanie Dreams and her amazing hen party, we are now head over heels in love with these amazing gold hen party balloons! The perfect decoration for a hen party in a cottage on a weekend away or even for a hen party at home or at a restaurant on a night out,...
If you are planning a hen do for a music loving, wellie wearing, glamping kind of gal, then a festival theme hen do will have you dancing for joy! Here our top tips for planning a festival theme hen party for a boho bride to be. Want To Throw A Festival Theme Hen Do? Get Inspired! Get inspired by your favourite celebrities and their boho...
When we spotted Stephanie Dreams Hen Weekend, we knew we had to feature it on our blog! One of the prettiest hen parties we have seen in a long time, Stephanie went away to a lovely cottage with all of her girlfriends at the beginning of this month. Although she isn’t getting married until October, she was hoping for slightly better weather in...
When we discovered Vintage Afternoon Teas, we knew we had to feature this lovely company on our blog. Run by Gwyneth from her home in Cheshire, Vintage Afternoon Tea Parties started out just offering traditional Afternoon Tea Parties. Working with her partner, Jo Johnston of French Knots Craft Studio, Gwyneth now also offers Crafternoon Tea Parties including tea and sewing. Today they even offer “Vintage...
Wedding favours are a fun little gift to give your guests to say thank you for all the effort they have put in to attend your wedding. If you make them pretty enough they can also be a clever way to decorate your tables! Wedding Favours We LOVE! 1. Plants I love receiving plants as wedding favours. Not only do they look beautiful on the table...
Bridal showers are becoming more and more popular in the UK and when we spotted the pretty Bridal Shower that lifestyle blogger, Stephanie Dreams threw for one of her friends, we could understand why. In USA and Canada, a Bridal Shower and a Bachelorette Party are two entirely different things. If you have seen one of our all time favourite films, Bridesmaids you will know...
