What is a Hen Party?

Are you wondering what a Hen Party is? Have you been asked to organize a Hen Party but you aren’t sure exactly what you should be including? Well then you’ve come to the right page! Read below and all your questions will be answered..

So What is a Hen Party?

A Hen Party is an event celebrated solely by a ‘Bride to Be’, and her closest and dearest friends/family. It’s always celebrated before the wedding day – often several weeks before to allow plenty of time between the events for a full recovery!

What is a Hen Party For?

The purpose of a Hen Party is a ‘last chance’ party to allow a bride to be to celebrate being single. In this sense, single isn’t referred to as being without a partner, but is merely a term used to define ‘not being married’. Essentially – a Hen Party is the perfect excuse to have a Girls only Party with your closest friends and family, and celebrate the life you’ve had before tying the knot!

Why Have a Hen Party?

Why not! A Hen Party is the perfect excuse for a day, or even weekend of fun with your closest friends. It’s the perfect chance to do something different and make an extra effort to have a night that will always be remembered. Hen Parties are often a great excuse to see people that you wouldn’t normally see – you’ll usually have everyone from the younger sisters, to the grandparents and Grooms parents in attendance.

Any Other Reasons to Have a Hen Party?

Well for starters – the Groom to Be will be having an equivalent party – named the Stag Do – so it would be a shame not to follow rule! The Hen Party is also the perfect opportunity to meet with people before the wedding day – to re kindle old flames and warm everyone up before the big day. The Hen Party is the perfect setting for these reasons.

What Happens at a Hen Party?

The answer for this question is quite varied. Some Hen Parties are quite timid affairs, and can involve things like horse riding, fine dining, cookery class and spa days. Others can be at the opposite of the scale – involving things like nights out in nightclubs, male strippers and drinking games – often resulting in a somewhat Wild Hen Party.

Ok, I’m having a Hen Party – What next?

Great – you’ll need to make plenty of arrangements before the Hen Party to ensure all have a great night. There are some great Pages listed below that will help you arrange and plan the perfect Party.

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