Many people are scared organising a hen night, but it really isn’t’ that frightening
Hen nights have changed! In the past, a hen night just consisted of the soon to be bride having a night out on the town with a group of friends and, possibly, some relatives. And, the town concerned would have been the town the bride lived in. It was generally a cheap affair and only lasted a few hours.
Although some hen nights like that may still go on, most of them have turned into elaborate affairs requiring organisation and often more money. However, just because hen nights have moved away from one night in the local pub, it does not mean they have to cost a small fortune. If you have been the lucky (or unlucky) person asked to organise the party and, therefore, control the budget, you should start the proceedings by asking the bride what she wants to do, and who she wants to join her on her big night out.
Then the next question must be where the party is to be held. Over the years, more and more hen parties like to go to the cities that offer the best clubs restaurants and bars, and most of these seem to be in mainland Europe. However, there are alternatives to these destinations and venues closer to home that can offer an alternative to the hedonism of all-night partying.
If the bride has chosen one of these destinations, the important thing to remember is one of the ways to keep the price down is to start planning and booking as early as you can. Do not leave things to the last minute. Find out how many hens are joining the party as early as possible. Once the numbers have been confirmed and a rough budget agreed, start looking for the best deals you can within your budget and firm up your booking as soon as possible. This is avoid disappointment and it may keep the costs down.
The trend these days for hen parties to don some form of fancy dress or uniform, and one the most popular is for T-shirts with a logo or slogan printed on the front. T-shirts are a very economical way of making your hen party stand out among the crowds and having them professionally printed is relatively low cost. You could also decide to buy some cheap T-shirts yourself and iron on some personalised messages. Just type ‘iron on messages for hen parties’ into Google and you’ll find lots of shops where you can order everything you’ll need to do this at home.
Organising a hen party involves good organisational skills and a lot of planning, which you may find stressful, especially if you are working on a tight budget. However, if you give yourself plenty of time and involve others in the planning you could find exploring all the various hen party options interesting and the whole experience enjoyable. You may even discover your creative and managerial side and see yourself as a future event manager. Exploring the many venues and options on offer can be an exhilarating experience, and you will learn that a hen night need not be just eating, drinking and dancing. There are many alternative ways a soon to be bride and her party can enjoy her last days of freedom.