10 IMPORTANT DETAILS YOU CAN'T MISS ON A HEN PARTY INVITATION!

​Invitations are an absolute MUST for any kind of party. Without them, how would you know where to go, what to wear, or what to expect?

And while this information isn't hard to put together and send out, with the stressors of hosting an event, it can be easy to overlook even the simplest of things.

Which is where this guide comes in.

From the date to the dress code, the following tips will make sure your bachelorette party invitations include ALL of the important information. Meaning less stress for you and your guests!

Handy Tip:
Whilst this article is written with bachelorette invitations in mind, the tips can be easily modified to suit anything from a wedding invitation to party invites.

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ONE: WHAT IS THE EVENT & WHO IS IT FOR?
This may seem like a no-brainer! But when you're under pressure the most simple of points can easily slip your mind. So, before doing anything else, make sure you include a heading on the hen night invite that states what the event is and who it is for. E.g. 'Bec's Hen's Night!' or 'Let's Celebrate Bec's Upcoming Wedding with an Outdoor Bridal Shower'.

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TWO: THE DATE & TIME
Another simple point that definitely can't be missed! Make sure you tell guests when the event is and what time it starts.

​Handy Tip:
​If your party includes a number of different locations (e.g. starting off at a house, heading to an activity, going out for dinner, etc.) make sure you include approximate start times for each section. Doing so will mean guests' who can't make it at the beginning know where you'll be further on in festivities.

​THREE: THE PARTY LOCATION
When it comes to where the event is, don't just provide the initial meeting point. Rather, give guests' an approximate overview of what will be happening at the party (e.g. 10.00am first Winery [insert address], 12.00pm walking to next Winery [insert address], etc.). 

If it's a weekend getaway, provide an overview of your schedule with approximate times.

As mentioned earlier, this gives guests the opportunity to meet you at different points of the party if, for some reason, they can't attend the whole thing.

FOUR: THE BIGGEST DILEMMA... WHAT TO WEAR?
​Is this a formal occasion? Or a casual affair? Is there a party theme (e.g. all guests' must come dressed in a particular colour, such as white; or all must suit up!)? Do guests need to wear a particular accessory? Or wear closed-toe shoes to participate in one of your activities?

Make sure you include the dress-code on your invitation cards (and elaborate with more information if necessary).

​FIVE: IS THE PARTY A SECRET?
This is a big one! You don't want to plan an incredible and thoughtful celebration for your beautiful best friend, only to have one of the attendees let slip exactly what is going on before the actual day.

If you want to keep the finer details of the party a secret, definitely let people know! If the entire celebration is a secret (i.e. the bride-to-be has NO IDEA that a party has been planned just for her), this little detail is even more important.​

SIX: HOW ARE YOU GETTING TO AND FROM PLACES?
Have you included transport home from the party in your overall costs? If yes, be sure to include this information.

If no, make sure you highlight that guests will need to find their own way home from the final venue (whether this be by public transport, taxi or a partner picking them up). You don't want to have any girls (or guys) stranded at the end of a fun night.

SEVEN: SHOW ME THE MONEY
Will guests be chipping in for the event? Or will it be cost effective enough that the bridesmaids can afford to shout? 

No matter the situation, let people know.

If you need money, include how much (along with an outline of what this investment includes, such as drinks, nibbles, dinner, activity, etc.).

HANDY TIP:
We've found that offering different sections of a party (with varying costs) allows those who can't fork out a large chunk of cash the chance to attend. For example:

• OPTION 1: Drinks, nibbles and games at Sarah's house $30.00
• OPTION 2: Drinks, nibbles and games at Sarah's house, followed by limo ride into the city and dinner at a restaurant $100.00
• OPTION 3: Drinks, nibbles and games at Sarah's house, limo ride into the city, dinner at a restaurant and comedy show $150.00

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EIGHT: WILL GUESTS NEED TO BRING ANYTHING?
Will your guests require sleeping gear (e.g. sleeping bags, pillows), presents (for a bridal shower/kitchen tea), special notes for the bride-to-be, photos of themselves with the bride-to-be, etc.?

​If you need them to bring ANYTHING at all to the party, include it on their invitations (with clear instructions). 

​​NINE: WILL THERE BE AN ADDITIONAL COST?
Will guests need to spend money on drinks, food, transport home? If there's ANYTHING at all that they will need to pay for on the day/night, let them know early so they have time to save (and don't get caught out at the actual event).

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TEN: RSVP DETAILS
And finally, make sure you include an RSVP date and time alongside your name and contact details. Setting a date at LEAST one month prior to the party is a good idea (you will have a final guest count, making planning for food, drinks, etc. much easier).

If you are requesting payments, set the RSVP date as the payment date (you can even state that payment is confirmation of RSVP). This will hopefully reduce the number of guests you have to chase up in regards to money.

Handy Hint:
​Provide reminders every now and then that the RSVP date is approaching. People lead busy lives and may legitimately forget to reply with their attendance and/or pay without your prompt!

​Build Excitement

For guests, the excitement really does start with the invitations; and now that you know what to put on them, it's time to get the party started before it actually begins!

There are a number of ways you can do this. By creating a Facebook group for guests, complete with themed header, by posting physical invitations or by emailing PDF invites.
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• Create a Facebook group for guests, complete with themed header
• Post out physical invitations
• Email PDF invitations
• Send online invitations, complete with RSVP trackers

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​Handy Tip:
Need a hand with the overall design of the invitations? You can find a huge range of editable options on Etsy. See below for a couple of examples:

Click here to view ↑ this ↑ digital invitation by 'Oh Happy Printables'

Click here to view ↑ this ↑ invitation design by 'Forever Your Prints'

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Have Fun With Your Hens Night Invitations!

If you have any other details on your bridal shower, kitchen tea or hens party invitations I'd love to hear them in the comments section below or via our socials.

Cheers to an AMAZING celebration where you're not forever answering the same questions!

Much love, keep smiling - Bec x
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