How To Plan The Ultimate Hen’s Party

You’ve been chosen as the Maid of Honour or bridesmaid for a wedding – yay! But at the same time, you’re now also in charge of delivering a spectacular hen’s party.

Where do you start? And how do you ensure everyone (especially the bride-to-be/hen) has the time of their lives? Don’t stress!

If you’ve never planned a large event before, we’ve got you covered! Below are our top tips for how to get started on planning an unforgettable hen’s party that will not only pamper your hen, but ensure everyone else attending has the best time!

Just Get Started

First thing’s first, start planning – now. The sooner you get started, the less stressed you will be. Believe us!

Have a chat to the bride and find out what preferences she has about the party (if any). Chatting with the bride will provide you with some insights into how this event will pan out as well as help narrow down some planning decisions you will have to make early on.

Some topics worth discussing with the bride include:

• Does she want to be involved with any aspect of planning the hen’s party?
• Would she prefer a surprise party?
• What style or party theme would she like (i.e. classy, fun, tame, wild)?
• Where would the bride like the party to be held?
• Whom to invite to the party (create a guest list together).

What’s Your Budget?

Are you going to foot the entire bill for the hen’s party or will everyone be chipping in to share in the costs? Be sure to check in with your guests to get a general idea how much they can afford to pitch in towards the party before pooling together your overall budget for the event.

Will It Be A Surprise?

If the hen is happy to have a surprise party – then you pretty much have free reign over most of party planning decisions from the venue to the entertainment. Otherwise, have a more detailed chat with the bride to discuss any non-negotiable “must-haves” that she would like to see happen at the party.

Know Your Hen

If you’re hosting a surprise hen’s party, really have a think about what you believe your bride would want her party to be like first before you make any major decisions. Consider her likes, dislikes and overall personality. For example, if she’s normally super shy and timid, don’t go all out and plan a party that you feel would make her super uncomfortable. And when in doubt, you can always ask for a second and third opinion from some of her other besties, close friends or family members.

Location

Where is your party going to be held? At home, the local pub/club or somewhere special and unique that requires a bit of a weekend getaway? Don’t just limit your venue to the one place either, you can always hop from venue to venue too as the night goes on for a bit of a change in scenery.

When booking a venue, don’t forget to ask if they provide hen’s party discounts as well as if bill splitting is an available option.

If you happen to be planning a weekend getaway, don’t forget to factor overnight accommodations into your overall budget and plans as well.

Transport

How are you all going to travel to and from the party? Will there be a designated driver who won’t be drinking on the night? If not, perhaps you can organise some cabs ahead of time or call for an Uber driver to get to and from your venues.

Another mode of transport worth prioritising is booking flights early if your hen’s night requires a bit of interstate or overseas travel.

Food & Drinks

Before considering what venues to go to or what food to serve at the hen’s party, find out first if any of your guests have any special dietary requirements or allergies worth noting.

Activities & Entertainment

What sorts of things does the bride enjoy doing? Perhaps you can incorporate her likes and hobbies into your hen’s party. For example if she’s into dancing or singing, you can always factor in her favourite activities into the event.

Don’t forget to book any party entertainers such as musicians, dancers or waiters beforehand. And for a bit of extra fun, why not hold some fun competitions throughout the party and give out prizes to the winners.

Décor & Accessories

From tiaras and sashes to novelty straws and custom made balloons, there are loads of fun and affordable accessories you can add to your celebration to make it that little bit more personalised and memorable.

Brunch

Staying overnight somewhere with the rest of the party guests? Why not organise a brunch for the following day so everyone can spend more time together while laughing at everyone’s antics from the party before!

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