Live Life Team
Top tips on getting a hen party right are always useful not only to guide you along the way to success, but these suggestions can also pinpoint any important facets or factors you may have skipped.
First things first, check and re-check with the bride-to-be about who she really wants to attend her party. Must the list only include close friends and family or does she want to invite colleagues too,
Once the bride decides who is included and excluded, get all necessary contact information. It is absolutely essential to contact all the hens as soon as you obtain their contact information. Depending on the group size and location, a party date needs to be pinpointed and all hens informed.
Most of the time, hen parties are organised to be a surprise. This, however, does not mean that the bride should be ignored. Get an idea of what she would like to do. A wild night at a night club will be really disappointing if she prefers a relaxing day at a spa.
Ask family and co-hens if they have ideas. Two or three heads are always better than one. The bride’s mum may also be able to shed some light on what kind of kinky stuff the bride would like.
Hen parties should never be held the night before the wedding. This is the number one hen party taboo. Throwing the bash a couple of weekends before the wedding would be ideal. When choosing a venue, give due consideration to where most of the guests live. Pinpointing a central location as a meeting point for all hens comes highly recommended. It is important to select a comfortable spot if you are planning to invite more mature friends or woman with children. The party can also be divided into different stages if this makes arrangements easier.
Remember to add a few personalised and memorable items that can serve as souvenirs after the party, such as signed guest books or photo albums for the bride and hats or T-shirts for the hens.
