| Organising a hen weekend or hen night is an | | | | choice is yours! One of the best days you'll ever |
| important responsibility. The hen do will be talked | | | | have. |
| about before the wedding, during and for years | | | | This is a brilliant activity for a hen party, as the |
| after, so the pressure is on to provide a quality | | | | races are throughout the day leaving the night for |
| hen party. However, there are some tips to help | | | | the serious fun. There are plenty of bars and |
| the hen party run more smoothly. | | | | smartly dressed men around to keep yourself |
| Tip 1 | | | | entertained if betting is not for you. Perfect for |
| You need to decide how many ladies will be | | | | the larger hen parties. |
| attending the hen bash. This is important because | | | | Cocktail Making Party |
| this influences what activities, accommodation and | | | | Love cocktails? Then learn how to make them |
| destination you’ll be able to do. A good | | | | like the professionals. The hen party will love this |
| number for a hen do is around the 10 – 12 | | | | hen activity, as its not weather dependant, suits |
| mark, as this makes it easier to book | | | | all ages and everyone learns something. Look for |
| accommodation and most hen activities work | | | | the cocktail making parties that included food and |
| around these numbers. There is no point deciding | | | | drink. |
| to do a spa weekend for 25 ladies, as they’ll | | | | This is one of the best value cocktailing making |
| most likely be a lot of waiting around for | | | | packages around: |
| treatments. | | | | - 90 minute session |
| Tip 2 | | | | - glass of 'bubbly' on arrival |
| Next to decide is the date of the hen party, once | | | | - welcome flavoured vodka shot |
| decided stick to it. Ensure that you stay away | | | | - history of the cocktail |
| from bank holiday weekends if possible, as most | | | | - bar tools and skills |
| hotels and activities will either be filling up fast or | | | | - balancing taste |
| charge double prices. If you’re going to a city | | | | - demo cocktails and tasting |
| with a racecourse, stay clear from race weekend, | | | | - all guests shake up cocktails behind the bar |
| as accommodation will be limited. However stag | | | | including competition/games |
| and hen party organisers normally have | | | | - (each guest gets a minimum of 2 cocktails to |
| accommodation pre booked so they will be able | | | | make/drink) |
| to find some that suits your hen party needs. | | | | - certificates for everyone |
| Tip 3 | | | | - PLUS half a margherita pizza and homemade |
| Now that you have a rough idea on numbers and | | | | potato wedges each to share |
| decided on a date for the weekend, next is the | | | | Can-Can Party |
| budget. Speak to everyone to get a rough idea | | | | Get yourself in the mood for a party with some |
| of their budget and then go for the average price. | | | | good old fashioned high kicking Moulin Rouge style |
| However, if the hen party is booked far enough in | | | | fun. The fabulously colourful can-can skirts that |
| advance, this gives time for everyone to save up | | | | are provided as part of the package will really put |
| the money monthly. Just remember that | | | | you in the mood for fun and giggles. |
| everyone’s financial position is different and | | | | You will learn a variety of basic can-can moves, |
| your job is to ensure that everyone has a good | | | | tricks and routines that will come together in a full |
| time. A really good idea to help take the pressure | | | | chorus line performance at the end of the party. |
| off yourself is to appoint a treasurer whose job is | | | | The can-can party is energetic, fun packed and |
| to collect the money from everyone ASAP. Set | | | | suitable for all ages. |
| monthly or quarterly amounts and stick to it, as | | | | Bar & Club Queue Jumper Tickets |
| soon you’ll be paying for activities and | | | | This is the perfect way to ensure that everyone |
| accommodation. | | | | sticks together on the stag night. Bar crawl |
| Which activities to choose | | | | tickets help to ensure that the whole party get in |
| A Day at the Races | | | | the venue by giving them advance notice of your |
| Head to the track for some serious horse racing | | | | arrival. These are relevantly cheap and add that |
| betting and drinking or soak up the atmosphere in | | | | extra little bit of fun for the weekend. |
| your Sunday best with a glass of champagne... the | | | | |