A well-organised Hen party before the wedding can be one of the most memorable, exciting and hilarious nights of a bride-to-be’s life. The right combination of location, theme, activities and guests can make the night incredibly fun for everyone involved. However, if you don’t get those elements right, the night might be a flop!
Here are some simple tips to help you plan an incredible Hen party and to ensure the night is a huge success. We’ve also included some fantastic locations where you can host the party and help the bride-to-be have the night of her life.
Ask the Bride-to-be What She Likes
Before deciding on a theme, have a few conversations with the bride-to-be about other Hen nights she has enjoyed, or themes she likes. While it’s great to include a few surprises for the hen, the party must be something you know she will enjoy.
Select a Theme
There are dozens of interesting themes that can make the Hen party a very special and unique event. Some interesting hen party themes include:
- “Great Gatsby”
A theme that uses the style and glamour from the 1920s. It is a lot of fun and you can capture some great photos from the event. - “1960s Summer of Love”
Take some inspiration from the summer of love and wear beautiful clothes from the 1960s. Bright floral dresses, flower crowns and platform shoes will look fantastic! - “Glitz and Glamour”
If the bride-to-be loves dressing up, have a Hollywood-style party where all attendees have their hair and nails done, then wear some designer dresses. Everyone will be looking their best and feeling great! - “Mad Hatters Tea Party”
A more fun and interesting theme, attendees can dress as characters from Alice in Wonderland or another popular fairy tale.
Make sure the theme suits the venues that you intend on visiting and it is something that the bride-to-be will love!
Time it Right
The Hen party should be about 4-5 weeks before the date of the wedding. Give attendees at least two months warning of the Hen night, particularly if the event involves traveling or the theme requires a costume.
Plan Events Around Attendees
Take a look at the guest list and consider the kinds of activities and environments that they will enjoy. You don’t want to drag the Hen’s grandmother to a seedy nightclub with blaring techno music! You can also split the group at certain times, so the younger members go to an active event while the older ladies relax and enjoy a few drinks.
Organise Transport Early
One way to put a dampener on a Hen night is by not having transport available to take attendees between venues. Waiting for a cab or walking long distances can waste a lot of time and be very painstaking.
Choose a Great Accommodation Option
There are some fantastic accommodation options available that can dramatically improve your Hen party. You could book a glamorous party house for your “Glitz and Glamour” party or a 1920s country manor for your “Great Gatsby” party.
Booking a large party house for the Hen night allows everyone to party on into the late hours and have complete control over the environment they are in. The group can then enjoy breakfast together and plan some trips around the local area. It turns the event from a chaotic single night into a lovely getaway which involves staying in a beautiful home.
Holiday Homes For Your Hen Party
There are a huge variety of holiday homes that are perfect for Hen parties. The homes are available in a wide variety of locations including London, Newquay, Liverpool, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Somerset, Cotswolds, Yorkshire, Chipping Camden, Cheltenham and much more!
These luxurious holiday homes range from large homes that accommodate 10 people through to mansions that accommodate up to 60 people. They include modern party houses in the city, country estates, huge beach houses and classical mansions.
