About Wedding ~ Survive Planning A Hen Party

While the groom and his brothers are usually off celebrating their last night of singlehood before the big day, it’s only fair for the bride and her sisters to have a similar girls’ night. It’s not a must to have one, but it’s the best opportunity to treat the bride to a memorable night where she can take a much-needed break from her intense wedding plans.
The bachelorette (or hen) party can be notoriously daunting even for bridesmaids with professional events experience. Some haven’t a clue on where to start or what to do. Fret not - here are some tips to help you along the way:

Stay Organized 

Put all your ideas together into one space where you can review everything from a big picture perspective. Three main areas you can focus on are logistics, the itinerary, and budget (the “Hard Numbers”). In a single meeting, consider drafting the first copy of your activity plan (the “FUN!”) to get in as many creative ideas as you can, and then slowly cut it down and adjust according to your limitations from the Hard Numbers document. When you keep things systematic, it’s simpler to keep tabs on what you’re lacking or spending too much time on, so you can refocus on the more important task at hand – making your bride happy.

Ask Her What She Wants 
You can keep the details of your party a surprise and still ask the bride about what her boundaries are. Ideally, you want to avoid organizing the event based on guesswork. You can still fish for the information you may need to ensure that what you’re planning will be memorable and not humiliating. You can never be too sure about whether you're crossing the line. Sit down with your bride and ask what tone of party she prefers.

Enjoy the process!
Your celebrations don't have to revolve around the club scene. It doesn't have to be limited to a single night either. Your best bet is to arrange something that your bride and the others will be comfortable with. Don't be too stressed over the details. Chances are, the bride won't even care if you got her edible underwear or a tube of tooth whitening paste. What probably matters the most is that you showed up to have a good time together and laugh freely.

 

Think positive, and have fun!