Planning an incredible last night of freedom or a hen weekend celebration well ahead in advance prevents crucial things from lagging. It’s lot more than managing guests, knowing what’s on the cards or being diplomatic.
Exploring the top 10 things to consider so that your hen party isn’t messy even if you are switching things up a bit for fun!
1. The guest list
Guest list is very important for any party and particularly the hen party. Only the bride to be or her friends know who she gets along with her well and all the others are only good for spoiling the party mood.
If there are people from different generations joining in, split the group into two or more. You must also know the approximate number of people joining in.
2. Save the date
Make sure that the date is selected in advance and almost a week ahead ensuring good gap between the wedding and the hen party celebration. Planning it well ahead in advance will ensure participation of maximum.
At any cost, you must not hold the date a day or few days right before the wedding as no bride wants to look exhausted or drunk on her big day. She needs time to pamper and prepare herself well.
3. Money talks
Money can be the real deal breaker in any hen party so information and transparency is important. Apart from making special efforts for the bride, the emphasis should be on a realistic budget.
No need to settle for ‘I’ll pay later’. Clear all the expenses and discuss before. Collecting the money should be the job of the bridesmaid and not the bride.
4. Research and more research
Research about the hotels, venues or the activities so that you have a fair idea about the cost, availability and feasibility even before you discuss or suggest the same to the other members of the group.
Also research a lot about the city or town that is your hen destination so you know what you can do there, sightseeing options and where you should eat or shop in the city.
5. Location
Where are you going? For a day, week or weekend? Do your bit of research. Whatever it is, an international city breaks in Europe or a night at a local pub, location is the key with the hen party offering some quality bonding time to all those who are in the party.
When going abroad, check if everyone’s having a valid passport, no messing around or tears at the airport.
6. Accommodation
Any location that is closer to the airport or your area of personal preferences is great. It should depend on the standard of accommodation, booking, budget, how close to the city you are or the kind of facilities you expect. Preferences relating to accommodation must be discussed in order to avoid a mess.
7. Activities
Planning the activities is equally important, probably if you want some naughty drinking in the picture too. Some of the most preferable activities for hens include drag cabaret, comedy clubs, strip shows, etc. You need to have a right mix of things to ensure no one’s bored and everyone’s engaged.
Other day time activities include sightseeing, beauty treatments, girly spa day or a simple afternoon tea with the girls’ gang together. Everything should be done to make the girl feel special.
8. No rushing
Now if the group is happy with a specific venue, activity or idea, there is really no need to go overboard. With everyone catching up together and allowing some gossiping, there should always be some room for flexibility in plans. Just for the sake of being on time with the other activity or moving on with the intention of having it covered, you must not rush or go overboard.
9. Communication and safety
Not to sound silly but if the hen groups are visiting a new city or a place they are not much familiar with, everyone should try to be together. Discuss or circulate a plan or itinerary (about the set of events on the hen do, who requires being where and when, timings, etc) to ensure everyone knows where the group is going so that if they are lost, they can always be brought back on track without any fuss.
Well, security is important as even the mobile batteries can die by the evening. Communication should also be made regarding availability, commitment and cost even before the plan commences on the floor.
10. Pace up for the nap
Pacing is very important, after all you don’t want your hen tired enough to fail and make it to the next day’s adventure. She and everyone else in the group needs time to take a healthy nap so that gearing up for the next surprise becomes easy and enjoyable.
Remember, you really can’t please everyone with brainstorm possible activities, naughty games or those party stunts with the future bride of your group. Your eyes should be on organising an unforgettable celebration for the hen and her companions.
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