When you’re getting ready to go out on the town to celebrate the bride-to-be, your focus should be on fun and entertainment. And that doesn’t just mean beer and gambling! A proper girls’ night out includes plenty of activities you can use to keep everyone laughing and involved in the festivities. Before you head out, however, it’s important to remember that there are some essentials every hen night needs to have in order to keep everyone happy and satisfied throughout the night.
Hens Night Decorations
The theme of your party will determine what sort of decorations you need. For example, if you're planning a nautical-themed event, you might want to decorate with seashells and starfish; for a carnival party, try colourful balloons and streamers. Remember, there are no right or wrong ways to decorate your hen night, so have fun with it!
Hens Night Games
On a hens night, every girl has a story about something that happened to her in her life. Girls love telling these stories, especially if there’s some humour involved and everyone can laugh at how silly it was. So, choose hens night games that trigger more and more laughs throughout the party. You can select games like truth or dare, bride-to-be advice cards, and more.
Hens Party Sashes
Hens night sashes are often used as a way of differentiating between bridesmaids and guests at a wedding. Hens night sashes should be fun, and colourful! Invest in some reusable, customised sashes which can be used at your wedding reception as well! Place cards, table markers or favours make great 'keepsakes' for your guests too.
Emergency Kit
It’s simple: a fun night is made up of three things: fun people, an interesting environment, and great food and drinks. Put those together and you’ve got one memorable evening! But sometimes things don’t go as planned—and that’s where planning ahead comes in handy. So, always keep an emergency kit with you.
Foods and Drinks
Once you have your location, it’s time to decide what kind of food and drinks will best suit your needs. While some hens may enjoy buffets or catered dinners, others would prefer something more laid-back. If catering is out of budget or not allowed in your venue, consider renting a small kitchen and providing one dish for each guest that can be prepared at home.
Return Gifts
The gift you return should be thoughtful, but it doesn’t have to be expensive. Return gifts for a bridal shower or a bachelorette party are usually little more than an excuse for everyone to get together and celebrate, so don’t put yourself out of pocket. Look at novelty items and hens night accessories that don’t cost much but will still cause a laugh, or opt for homemade gifts like photo frames or decorated tins with favourite mementos from throughout your friendship.
