So you’ve been tasked with planning the hen night for your friend while she is busy planning the wedding? How exciting! Planning a hen night can be an exciting task that will give the bride-to-be an amazing send off into married life. If this is your first time planning one, or you’re a little stuck for ideas, you’re not alone! Let’s take a look at some great ways of creating an unforgettable evening for you and your bridal party.
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Start with basics
The first thing you need to do is consider what the bride’s personality and preferences are. Would she enjoy a big night on the town or a cosy evening in with some friends? Your venue and the activities should reflect the things she loves to do. Next, you’ll need to set a date that works for everyone, but you should mainly focus on the best time for the bride. Once the date is set, sit down with the bride and ask who she’d like to invite - the last thing you’d want is someone to show up that could ruin her big day! On the other hand, there may be people from out of town that she would love to see that you could invite and surprise her, so think carefully when it comes to the guest list.
Choose a theme
Choosing a theme can add an extra layer of fun to the hen party. Whether you go all glam or a tropical luau is completely up to you! Just make sure you pick something the bride will enjoy dressing up as! If you’re really unsure, try asking around to see if she has any hobbies that you could create a theme out of. For example, if she plays football you could all dress up as sexy football players.
Plan fun activities
What you’ll be doing on the night in question should always be fun-filled. Think of fun, creative and sentimental activities you could take part in. It could be anything from a cocktail making class to hand making the centre pieces for the wedding itself. Throw in a few games like “ How well do you know the bride” and you’ll be in for an amazing jam-packed night of fun and laughter.
Great food and drinks
No hen party is complete without great food and drinks. If you’re going out for the night, find somewhere intimate where you can pre book a space to let loose in. Hang some decorations with the lucky couples’ faces on and really make a special occasion of it. If you’re hosting at home, ask everyone to bring a plate and bring a bottle. Not only does this help keep costs down but it also ensures everyone has at least one thing they love to eat and drink.
Capture the memories
The bride will want to remember this amazing day for the rest of her life, so make sure you have someone taking plenty of pictures and videos of the day. This could be a dedicated member of the bridal party, or you could choose to hire a photographer for a portion of the night. If you’re at one set venue, consider setting up a DIY photobooth with wedding related props. Encourage people to take photos and upload them online using a unique hashtag.
Make custom t-shirts
One of the highlights of a hen party can be a custom made t-shirt for everyone to wear. They are great for photo opportunities and can serve as a great memento of the night itself. You can easily find services for “custom t-shirts near me” that will offer a range of designs and options for you to choose from. Why not personalise it with the bride’s name, the date of the marriage, or even that catchy hashtag you’ll be using for your photos. Not only that, it makes it much easier to find each other if you’re somehow separated in the club.
Personal touches
There are other touches you can consider to make the bride feel really special. Things like a memory book where guests write a message or share a memory with the bride, or even matching necklaces to wear on the night of the event.
A hen party is an amazing occasion that helps celebrate the bride moving into married life. As you can see, by focusing on her interests and making the effort to add those special touches to make the night more personal, you can easily put together a hen night that she won’t forget in a hurry. Most importantly, have fun!
