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Hen Party Planning Handbook

The Hen Party Handbook

Extensive Hen Do Planning Guide

Hen planning, tips, games, themes, fancy dress ideas... Please browse our free hen pages full of inspiration and advice to make it extra special for the bride-to-be. Enjoy!

Hen Party Games

Hen Party Themes

Classy Hen Party Ideas

Festival Themed Hen Party

Mr & Mrs Questions Quiz

Harry Potter Hen Party

Hen Do Survival Kit

Hen Party Accessories

Hangover Cures

Mr & Mrs Paddle Questions

Hen Party T-Shirt Names

Hen Do Table Decorations

Barbie Themed Hen Party Ideas

Disney Themed Hen Party

How to Plan a Hen Weekend...

Staying Safe on the Hen Do

Step by Step Hen Planner

Hen Party Playlist

Time Between the Hen Party and the Wedding

Dos & Dont's for hen party fancy dress

Hen Party Memes

Budget Friendly Hen Party Accessories

How to Plan a Hen Party Budget

Dream Big, Plan it Right

Making a plan without the right tools is like making spaghetti without a pot

Hen Party Planning Ideas

From the get-go, we know first-hand that beginning your hen party planning journey can be daunting – but have no fear! Even if you don't really know what a hen party is, to help you get off to a flying start there are a few things to consider before you dive into all things pink sashes and Ibiza cocktails.

With the arrival of hen party organisers like ourselves, you have free roam to do as little or as much hen do planning as you like. If you’re in the mindset of “I dread hen do planning", pass us all the hard bits, but if you’re all up to plan a hen party for your best friend, then peruse some simple tips and tricks.

Planning a hen party is usually a lot more work than you think. From deciding what hen activities, you want to include to organising which hotel - we take our hats off to the organisers! Whether you are looking for low key hen party ideas or something completely crazy, we can help you plan everything.

Things to Remember When Planning a Hen Party for 2024:

1. When Are You Celebrating?

It is essential to know exactly when you are celebrating the hen party. For example, consider if some of the bride's friends are teachers. Is it a classy hen do, or let's just hit the town kind of night?

2. What’s Your Approx. Group Size?

You'll need to quickly get an approximate group size to know precisely what you can do during the weekend.

3. What’s Your Destination?

Do you want to stay in the UK or go Abroad? Once you've figured out who's going, you can decide your destination! We have a list of the best hen locations in the UK to inspire you.

4. What About Hen Activities?

Activities are the most crucial aspect of your hen planning. Finding the perfect hen party activity can make or break your weekend!

5. Don’t Forget Evening Entertainment

As well as activities, you must keep everyone busy into the evening. Whether with a meal or a show, the choice is yours.

6. Do You Need Accommodation?

Depending on whether you are planning a hen weekend or just a hen night, accommodation is always a good idea!

Best UK Hen Do Locations

When is the Most Popular Month to organise a Hen Party

There is no definitive answer as to when the most popular month is to go to a hen party; it depends on personal preference and the amount of planning involved. However, those who want to enjoy the warmer months often opt for April or May (based on Funktion Events group bookings in 2022).

These months lead up ideally to the peak wedding season in June and July, making them an ideal time for hen do before saying 'I do'. 

5 Travel Advice Tips on Staying Safe during a Hen Party

Whenever you’re travelling around the UK or jetting off for a hen weekend abroad, your national/­international travel safety should always come first. We care as much as you do, and with years of experience, we’ve learned a few essentials to ensure you can enjoy the hen do without worry. Find out how to stay safe at the hen party here.

1. Emergency Numbers

Especially important if you’re going abroad, knowing or keeping note of the emergency numbers for your country is essential in case you find yourself in a pickle.

2. Financial Protection

If you’re already amid hen do planning, you already know that hen party packages can get pretty pricy.

With this in mind, could you protect your money in case anything goes wrong?

For example, all our UK and abroad packages are fully protected by ABTA – and we highly suggest you don’t book without the ABTA bonded guarantee!

3. Stick Together!

The old saying ‘safety in numbers’ rings especially true if you’re a group of girls just trying to enjoy yourself. The girls must stick together to ensure everyone gets to and from safely.

4. Passport Control

You’d be shocked by the number of people carrying their passports with them around their chosen hen do destination or using them as ID on the last night of freedom. Keep your passport locked away!

5. Keep Up to Date

Before you jet off abroad, please ensure you know the latest on your location from sites like travel aware. It’s nice to be clued up so you can focus on enjoying yourself.

Hen Weekends Abroad

Who Should Organise the Hen Do?

The maid of honour normally takes control of the hen party planning.  This then allows her best friend to just focus on all the wedding planning details.

However, we have seen in recent years that many bride's like to organise their own hen party or at least be involved in all the planning decisions.

How Far In Advance Should You Plan A Hen Do?

To make sure that each guest has enough money to cover the cost of both the hen party and the wedding day itself, we recommend leaving at least 5 to 6 weeks before the wedding. This also allows everybody has time to recover before the big day and look their best.

Enjoy All Our Hen Do Planning Tips and more!

Our advice doesn't just stop with the hen do! Learn all about galentine's day and seek our wedding wish list help and other helpful tips for the bride in our articles below. 

Drink If
  1. Hen Party Games

Drink If

Shake up your pre-drinks before the big night out by breaking the ice with all the girls with a few side-splitting rounds of the drink if hen party game!
Would You Rather?
  1. Hen Party Games

Would You Rather?

An iconic game that is perfect for any occasion, would you rather is a game that will make you all laugh out loud and get to know everyone a little bit more!
Pass the Parcel
  1. Hen Party Games

Pass the Parcel

Feel like big kids with a cheeky twist and play hen party pass the parcel! A great game to add to the hen weekend and make your bride to be feel special.
Drunk Pictionary
  1. Hen Party Games

Drunk Pictionary

Make it a hen party to remember with the help of our drunk Pictionary hen party game. It’s the perfect addition for you and the girls to have a laugh with.
Toilet Paper Wedding Dress
  1. Hen Party Games

Toilet Paper Wedding Dress

Get creative with the Toilet Paper Wedding Dress game at your hen party! Perfect for a fun, laid-back evening with friends, food, and drinks at home.
Mr & Mrs Paddle Questions
  1. Hen Party Games

Mr & Mrs Paddle Questions

Jump into 100 free Mr & Mrs paddle questions to make the hen do extra fun. This hen party game available for download and print. Make the hen do hilarious.
Prosecco Pong
  1. Hen Party Games

Prosecco Pong

Ensure you and the girls get pretty tipsy during the hen party with a boozy game of prosecco pong! Bounce the ball into the cup and prepare to down some bubbly!