Want to plan the perfect hen party, but don't know where to start? We've gathered up our top hen party planning posts in one handy place, to help you organise the #besthenpartyever celebration for your bride-to-be. We've broken them down into three steps, all with their own individual guides, lists and ideas, so planning a deadly night out, a fun weekender hen party or a chilled out hen at home couldn't be easier! So, let's get started...
Step 1. Perfect Hen Party Planning
First things first, these are our need-to-read guides to help you get started...
- First-time bridesmaid? You'll need to check out The First Time Bridesmaid's Guide to Hosting a Hen Party and 17 Rules that Make the Perfect Bridesmaid
- We have a real talk guide on how to minimise drama on the Hen Party, a must read!
- Planning is key to a stress-free hen party. So grab yourself a notebook and follow our top tips to planning the perfect hen party!
- How much do Irish hen parties cost? Found out in our Cost of Hen Parties Guide.
- What do you do if your bride-to-be doesn't want a hen party? We've got some alternative ideas and solutions...
- Does your pal want a mixed gender HenStag? We've come up with a list of ideas for a joint hen or stag party...
- Not sure whether you should ask your mum or mother-in-law to your hen? Read this super handy guide.
- Planning a hen party abroad? You're going to need this helpful how-to!
Step 2. Hen Party Activities and Ideas
Looking for the best hen party ideas and activities in Ireland and the UK? Then, you'll need to check out our Ultimate List of hen party ideas. For more in-depth and unusual ideas check out our top...
- Hen Party Spa Weekends
- Country House Chic Hen Party Ideas
- Very Vintage Style Hen Party Ideas
- Afternoon Tea Hen Party Ideas
- Top London spots for an Afternoon Tea Hen Party
- Delicious Hen Party Ideas for the Foodie Bride
- 12 Hen Party Cookery Schools
- Wow Airbnbs to Spend Your Hen Weekend
- Our 10 Favourite Places to Go Hen Party Glamping in Ireland
- 21 Best Places for Hen Party Glamping in the UK
- No booze? No problem with our 14 Alcohol-Free Hen Party Ideas
- Planning a hen party on a budget? We've got 8 great Budget Hen Party Ideas
- Looking for a classy theme? We've got 10 Chic Hen Party Themes to inspire...
- Why we think the Irish tradition of a Kitchen Party needs to come back.
Step 3. Party Time!
Okay, so you've read the guides, booked the perfect hen do and now you need to get that party started. You'll be needing these so...
- The 20 Best Places to Find Non-Tacky Hen Party Decor & Accessories
- Get the party going with our Ultimate Hen Party Playlist!
- Looking for the perfect tipple? Then check out our tasty Cocktail Ideas.
- From games to props we've rounded up 13 Totally Free Hen Party Printables...
- We've rounded up 50 fun Mr and Mrs Questions to help you play the perfect hen party game!
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With real-life hen parties and bridal showers as well as more great hen party inspiration, you'll find it all in our dedicated Hen Party section as well as our fantastic Hen Party suppliers.
