How to Organise the Perfect Hen Do

We know organising a hen do might seem complicated, but don't stress - we're here to help you find the perfect plan. We'll guide you through the process while suggesting fun activities to make the hen do a roaring success.

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Gather contacts:

If you're in charge of organising the event, it's crucial to get contact details for everyone the bride would want at her hen do. Pay attention to people she mentions from work, childhood friends, school or university... The idea is to blow her mind when she sees you all together.

Find an accomplice:

To execute everything from start to finish, you'll need an accomplice - we recommend the partner or a close family member of the bride-to-be. You'll need them to help gather contacts and crucially, to create an alibi ensuring her availability on the chosen date(s). It's vital they think they have plans that day so suspicions aren't raised - this makes the surprise even better.

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Choose the date:

Once you've finalised the guest list and have an accomplice to help execute the plan, agree on a date as soon as possible. This is often the most challenging part as finding a date that suits everyone requires serious calendar coordination. We recommend 1-2 months before the wedding - not too close to interfere with final preparations, nor too distant that the memory fades before the big day.

Consider the bride's tastes:

It's essential to understand and analyse the bride's preferences. While trying new experiences before she leaves single life behind is great, you must consider her hobbies and likes to ensure she enjoys every moment. Breaking from traditional hen do conventions is perfect - as long as it aligns with the star's personality.

Choose group activities:

Everyone should be able to participate, so we suggest choosing group activities to share this special moment. Among the most popular options are multi-adventure treasure hunts or rounds of laser tag - team games where you can compete healthily for victory. The bride could wear a special outfit or costume to be the centre of attention.

If the bride prefers mental challenges over physical ones, escape rooms might be perfect. These immersive games are taking the UK by storm with various themes to match the bride-to-be's tastes (horror, suspense, history, comedy, superheroes, villains, cinema etc.)

If your friend has an adventurous spirit and the hen do falls in spring or summer, consider white water activities - rafting descents or canyoning are guaranteed hits.

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Pick the location:

Decide the venue as early as possible. This depends on whether you have one or multiple days, and which activities you choose - as options vary by location. Again, consider the bride's preferences and all participants' circumstances.

Arrange transport:

With the date, location and activities chosen, focus on logistics - particularly transport. If driving, organise car shares. For flights, buses or trains, book tickets early to secure seats and avoid price hikes as the date approaches.

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Keep the secret until the end:

This seems obvious, but many hen do surprises are ruined by loose lips. Nearly everyone should invent weekend plans to avoid suspicion - and definitely play along when the bride mentions her supposed commitments.

Prepare an exclusive activity the bride will never forget:

Marriage is a life-changing step, so the hen do is perfect for breaking barriers and conquering fears. How about gifting the bride a tandem skydive? Or maybe a flyboard session to feel like a flying fish? For something more relaxed, a hot air balloon ride will captivate her.