AUTHOR: ANNA NGUYEN
Everyone loves a wedding. Not just the event, but the planning and parties that come along with it. Hen parties are a traditional part of the bride and bridesmaids escaping for one last fling together. These memories last a lifetime. There are so many activities and places to go for a weekend adventure that can be mind-boggling. Should you stay close to home or jump a flight and find an awesome place to begin the fun? Here are a few ideas for hosting your hen party abroad or having it a little closer to home.
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WHETHER IT'S A HEN PARTY ABROAD OR A PARTY IN YOUR LOUNGE... INCLUDE THE TEAM!
All friends of the bride want the Hens escapade to be exciting. Getting everyone to agree on the adventure may take some doing in the beginning. Taking time away from home and travel expenses may be a deciding factor for many. Have everyone lay their cards on the table, so you all know what is doable. Don’t leave everything up to the bride-to-be. Make the final destination a team effort.
And speaking of the bride-to-be, she is going to feel like she is drowning in details and lack of time. As a bridesmaid, you can eliminate much of this pressure by scheduling times, events and places. If she’s overly stressed, you could even speak to the bride about hiring a wedding planner and celebrant to take the weight off of her shoulders (meaning they can take care of the wedding details while you concentrate on the fun hens!). INEXPENSIVE ABROAD DESTINATIONS
There are places in the world that are quite affordable and can guarantee a good time. Here are just a few:
SPLIT, CROATIA A place where few are familiar with, but it offers history, beautiful beaches, inexpensive dining and few tourists. Spring and Autumn are the time to get great deals on lodging. 
DUBLIN, IRELAND
Fantastic for being entertained and enjoying the affordable nightlife. Popular among hens, the group will not be disappointed. 
ASIA
A great option for more affordable accommodation and a rich culture. It all depends on what the bride wants! If your group are food lovers, Asia is an excellent choice. 
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA
One of the best deals that many have found is visiting Las Vegas. There are several deals of free lodging, free meals and tons of casinos. However, you will need to start searching well in advance to get a good deal. 
EXPLORING AUSTRALIA
If the problem of travelling abroad due to family, passports, time restrictions and so on make it impossible to head out for a far off hens weekend, consider the alternative of exploring the awesome places in Australia.
Many people do not realise the fantastic sights of their own country. Keeping your hens on the continent of Australia will provide a chance to explore what you have been missing. For example, a hot air balloon ride at sunrise that outlines the Yarra Valley in perfect serenity; allowing you to put life into perspective with your most important friends. Followed by a champagne breakfast and tour of one of the greatest wineries in the area, this is a reflective way to remember your hens. You could even opt for a guesthouse that was once a church in the 1800s; an appropriate way of celebrating the upcoming event. Located in St. Albans, New South Wales, there will be plenty of relaxing with horseback riding, swimming or meeting new people. 
MAKE IT COSY & INTIMATE
Trips are great when everyone’s schedule coincides, and money is no object. But, what do you do when one or two of the bridesmaids cannot attend? There are other ways to have a hens gathering that is much cosier and more intimate. Just look at these ideas:
PLAN AN ADVENTURE IN YOUR AREA The idea of a hens celebration is to spend time with your closest friends. Plan an overnight party with games, outrageous food and drink, and lots of pictures to post on social media. 
KEEP IT CLOSE
Keep your bride-to-be in the dark and travel to nearby clubs where the entertainment has been waiting for you. Drinks and dancers will be an evening to remember. 
TRY SOMETHING NEW
Go on a picnic with lots of treats, wine and funny gifts. Go canoeing down the river, visit the zoo. It doesn’t matter what your agenda consists of as long as it brings you all close one last time before the wedding 
ACTIVITIES GALORE
Keep the fun flowing non-stop by planning as many activities as possible. Make sure that everyone is ready to have the time of their life because there will be no stress allowed! 
THE HENS NIGHT
It’s completely understandable that weddings can be stressful due to financial strains and pressure from both sides of the family. A hens is a special moment for the bride and her close loved ones to celebrate your journey so far. Whether you’re looking for budget-friendly ideas to celebrate at home or want to splurge on a glamping weekend for your event, there are options for every bride!
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Anna Nguyen is from the Content Team at Oneflare! She's typically writing content with real-life insights, discussing life milestones from planning a wedding to renovating your first home.
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AUTHOR: BEC OF 'FOR EVERY HEN'
Are you after hen or bachelorette party games that are a little bit cheeky and a whole lot of fun?! From secrets to hilarious party moments you'll never forget, this truth or dare game will have your group laughing, gasping and more! For instructions, see below. FOR 40+ MORE BRIDAL SHOWER & HENS GAMES, CLICK HERE.
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HOW TO PLAY 'THE ULTIMATE TRUTH OR DARE GAME'
YOU WILL NEED:
Pieces of paper, pens and some willing participants! GAME INSTRUCTIONS: This is truth or dare (the game that everybody knows and loves)... with an epic twist! To play, start by handing out pens and paper to each of your guests. Ask that they all write down one truth or dare for your bride-to-be to complete during the celebration. Before taking their pieces of paper back, ask that they also sign their name at the bottom (I mean, the hen needs to know who got her into this mess in the first place - it's only fair!). Now for the fun part. Once you've collected the truth or dare papers from each of your guests, it's time to announce to the group that they are actually completing the truth/dare they wrote down for the bride-to-be, WITH the bride-to-be! Have your wonderful hen read out each of the cards, letting the group know who she will be completing each task with as she goes - cue endless giggles! Please note: Your bride-to-be has the option to 'pass' if she wishes (just think of a fun 'punishment' for when this happens!). Also, this game is supposed to be some harmless fun; you don't want people taking it too far. If there are truth or dares that make the bride uncomfortable (or that you don't think are appropriate), take them out. Friends should look out for each other and this shouldn't be an issue, but if you're worried about what the group may write, consider hosting the game using the 'PRE-PLANNED' or 'SPIN THE BOTTLE' method instead (outlined in the next section below). 
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BACK TO BASICS
Rather than changing up the rules (as outlined above), go back to basics and play this game as it was originally intended. That is, have guests write down truth or dares for your hen to complete one by one throughout the night (and don't forget that special prize waiting for her when she makes it through them all)! Handy hint: stagger the truth/dare cards so that she's not copping it all at once! PRE-PLANNED For those of you who want some control over what your beautiful hen will be put through on her night of nights, this option is perfect! Print off or write down different truth and dare cards. Place each individual card in its own envelope (or simply fold it up so that the words cannot be seen), and then drop them into a bowl. As guests arrive, ask them to pick one out - but explain that they are not to open their selection until later. Once everyone is there, gather the group together and make the announcement that the envelopes actually contain truth/dare cards - and the one they picked from the bowl is the truth/dare they must complete with the bride-to-be at some point during the party. Have each guest read out their card to the giggling group! SPIN THE BOTTLE To prepare, write down some fun/slightly cheeky truth or dare cards (it's a good idea to put one truth and one dare option per card, meaning the person who gets it has a choice between the two). If you wish, you can also make up some 'safe' cards (i.e. the person who gets these doesn't have to complete a truth or a dare). Place them all into individual envelopes ready for the big day. When it comes time to play, use the envelopes to create a circle and place one bottle (wine that you've already polished off works a treat!) in the middle. Guests then take it in turns to 'spin'; opening the envelope that the bottle ends up pointing to (or the closest to it). They then have three choices: do the dare, talk the truth, or pass. If they pass, give them a pre-prepared penalty (such as doing an impression of the hen!) and move on to the next person. 
EXAMPLE TRUTH QUESTIONS
EXAMPLE DARE QUESTIONS
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AUTHOR: BEC OF 'FOR EVERY HEN'
THIS ARTICLE MAY CONTAIN COMPENSATED LINKS. PLEASE READ OUR DISCLAIMER FOR MORE INFO. Unlike the typical party food table, a food bar (or station) tends to focus on one type of dish, treat or beverage only. And it's this focus that not only makes them incredibly fun to style, but also quite easy to tie into your overall event theme (hot chocolate bars pair perfectly with a winter wonderland theme, for example). On top of this, they also encourage guests to self-serve; meaning that although there is some prep involved before the celebration, you can sit back and enjoy your meal with friends once the party is underway. With all of these positives, it's easy to see why food stations have become such a popular way to feed the hoards around the world. I, for one, LOVE the idea of these glorious tables; so much so that I decided to write an entire blog on them! If you're just like me (or you're curious and want to learn more), check out my favourite options below.
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DIY BRUSCHETTA BAR
Homemade bruschetta is almost always on the menu when I’m hosting a party; not only because it’s quite easy to prep, but also because that deliciously crispy piece of bread can be garnished with a range of toppings (meaning it appeals to most, if not all, guests). And it’s this range of flavours and dressings that make a DIY Bruschetta Bar so much fun to put together (and even more fun for party-goers to devour)!
CREATING YOUR DIY BRUSCHETTA BAR The first step in creating your mouth-watering set-up is deciding on a variety of spreads and toppings to serve. Traditionally, bruschetta is garnished with tomatoes and garlic; but don’t let this hold you back. Offer everything from cheeses, meats, avocados and salmon to hummus and salsa. Chop toppings into bite-size pieces and serve in individual bowls alongside mini tongs or other serving utensils. Fill glass jars with delicious spreads alongside spoons and knives. If you want to get a little fancy, label your jars and bowls so that guests know exactly what it is they’re sinking their teeth into. Now it’s time to prepare the base. Toast thin slices of bread, infused with herbs and oil, either in the oven or on a pan. Once ready, serve immediately in baskets lined with tea-towels, or on plates that have been warmed in the oven. From here it is up to your guests to get creative; experimenting with new and exciting toppings, or sticking to their good old fashioned favourites! If you're considering a Bruschetta Bar at your next event, click here for more inspiration. With everything from meat/cheese pairing ideas to made-from-scratch pesto/spread recipes, these tips will have you WOWing guests with your cooking skills in no time! 
DIY COOKIE IN A JAR BAR
Looking for food bar ideas with a difference? This DIY Cookie in a Jar Bar, the brainchild of Krystyn from 'Really, Are You Serious?', will provide guests with the opportunity to not only create cookies from scratch, but also to test out wonderful mixtures they may not have otherwise tried. Even better? It also doubles as a favour following the event!
CREATING YOUR DIY COOKIE IN A JAR BAR For starters, you will have to source enough large glass jars as there are guests. Rather than purchasing new, put the call-out on Facebook and collect friend's jars once they've emptied them of food. Soak to remove any labels and wash thoroughly. Whilst your jars are drying, it's time to prep the ingredients. What you offer will depend greatly on the recipe you decide to follow, although most will require self-raising flour (wholemeal and gluten free options are great to have just in case), brown and/or white sugar, baking powder and baking soda (find some fantastic cookie in a jar recipes - and video tutorial - by clicking here). You should also grab lots of chocolate chips, M&Ms, sprinkles, nuts and anything else you can see making a great addition to your delicious desserts! On the day of your celebration, place jars neatly in a basket at one end of the table, and ingredients in their own individual bowls (each with its own measuring cup, scoop or serving utensil). On a large blackboard, write down the base recipe for guests to follow (this is particularly important for the cookie part - any additions, such as chocolate chips, is entirely up to your friends!). Print off cooking instructions that can be taken home following the event. If you wish, you can also leave some cute tags, strings and ribbons on the table for people to decorate their final product with (if they don't want to keep it, it will make a beautiful gift for someone they love!). From here, guests can enjoy creating their very own cookies. A very interactive activity that will involve lots of fun and laughter, but will also result in a beautiful take-home favour. For more DIY Cookie in a Jar Bar inspiration (+ set-up ideas), click here. Handy Hints: If you don't like the idea of creating cookies from scratch, there is also the option of purchasing pre-made cookie mixes from your local Supermarket. Simply place the mix in your jars before guests arrive (as pictured below); party-goers can then add in any extras they like (such as peanuts) and take home to bake! Not sold on the cookie idea? These 'build it yourself' style bars also work with hot chocolate (click here for video recipes), brownies, muffins and cakes. Pick your poison and go from there! 
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DIY HOT CHOCOLATE BAR
Is your event scheduled to take place in the middle of winter? Or perhaps your guest of honour loves nothing more than indulging in some chocolately goodness whenever possible? If you answered a resounding ‘yes’ to either of these questions, a DIY hot chocolate bar would be the ideal addition to your celebration!
CREATING YOUR DIY HOT CHOCOLATE BAR This enticing drink station can be put together in three simple steps, starting with the milk. It’s important to offer a variety of milk (warmed), ensuring that all dietary requirements are catered for. Full cream, light and soy are all quite common choices, as is almond milk. Pour the options you decide to serve into separate jugs and place them neatly on your table; adding cute little labels or tags so that the contents of each jug are easily identifiable. Next, it’s time to set up the cocoa itself. Offer a range of options (think along the lines of shaved Lindt chocolate, Milo, drinking chocolate, or your own mix of cocoa and sugar); placing a spoon nearby so that guests can easily scoop and stir it into their mugs. And finally, no DIY Hot Chocolate Bar is complete without some sort of dipping treat! Set out little bowls filled with cookies, gingerbread men, marshmallows, mints, shaved chocolate, hot chocolate on a stick (click here for recipe) and, if your celebration happens to fall around Christmas (or Christmas in July), some cute candy-canes. 
Handy Hint: If you’d prefer, you can pre-make the hot chocolate in a saucepan; keeping it warm until guests are ready to enjoy it. Once your party-goers have filled their mugs with warming cocoa, direct them to the Hot Chocolate Station to stock up on their favourite dipping treats, toppings and more!
Hot chocolate alone not going to cut it for your event? Why not make it a 'Hot Beverage Station' instead? Alongside your sweet warming drinks area, offer a selection of different teas (green, black, herbal, etc.) and coffee. Place a kettle or hot water urn next to mugs, sugar and spoons and let your guests do the rest! 
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DIY MASHED POTATO BAR
After a food station that will cater to a range of dietary requirements, fill those stomachs AND taste great? You cannot go past a mashed (and/or baked) potato bar! Perfect as a side dish or appetiser, there's something about this dish, smeared with delicious toppings, that you just can't go past. So go ahead - treat those guests of yours (and yourself) to a spread so good everyone will be back for more!
CREATING YOUR DIY MASHED POTATO BAR To pull off this food station, you need to offer guests a range of fun and exciting toppings. Whilst this may sound daunting, I assure you it's not. From mince to vegetables, herbs to shredded cheese, what you choose to serve here is only limited by what's available in your fridge! Next, you need to focus on the potato. Search for fresh, home-made recipes online (here's a fabulous one to get you started) and cook up a storm. Dish up in small bowls or, as 'Adventures of Mel' suggests, in martini glasses. From here guests can serve themselves; topping their mashed (or baked) potato with one or more of the wonderful options on offer. Considering a Mashed Potato Bar for your event? Click here for plenty of inspiration! From mashed potato recipes to setting up the bar itself (see images below), these tips will have you creating a food station so beautiful guests won't want to ruin it by digging in (until the wonderful smell gets to them, of course!) 
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DIY POKE BOWL STATION
DIY Poke Bowl Station section written by Karina of Order-In
Poke bowls are not only on trend right now in the foodie world, but they are an excellent option for events. They are completely customizable for everyone’s individual tastes and dietary needs, and don’t require arduous set up. DIY Poke Bowl Stations are easy to create, but certainly don’t skimp on flavor. CREATING YOUR DIY POKE BOWL STATION The first step to building your DIY Poke Bowl Station is deciding on your selection of bases. This will act as the foundation to the bowl. You can keep it simple with white or brown rice, or opt for lighter alternatives of quinoa and leafy greens. Next step in the poke bowl station should be your protein options. Traditionally, poke bowls are topped with salmon or tuna tossed with soy sauce presenting flavours similar to sushi, but there are endless options to suit your tastes. In addition to the fish, try out shiitake mushrooms or tofu for vegetarian and vegan options, chicken, crab or even fresh prawns. Line up your variation of protein preferences so guests can top up according to their own tastes. Now for the fun part; dressing and garnishing! This is where your poke bowl will take on all the beautiful colours, textures and flavours they are known for. Dressings can be spicy, sweet, or salty (even all three)! Try out wasabi aioli, siracha mayo, chilli sauce, honey garlic soy or even miso. There are plenty of delectable dressings you can include and combine for creative flavour blends. Add a couple of fresh garnishes to top off the dish and add some colourful crunch. Fresh fruit and veggies make excellent flavour additions, as well as fresh chilli, onion or pickles. Nuts and seeds can also act as additional protein to make sure everyone’s bowl is satisfying. If you’re looking for a fun, healthy and flavourful way to enhance your hen’s party or bridal shower, a DIY Poke Bowl Station can be the perfect thing to place on your menu. For more tips and tricks, check out how to make your own poke bowl here. 
DIY POPCORN BAR
Fun and the perfect option for any bride-to-be with a sweet tooth, popcorn bars are all about cheeky flavours, unique toppings and sugar highs!
CREATING YOUR DIY POPCORN BAR Setting up a Popcorn Bar is an enjoyable experience, as you're limited only by your imagination. To get started, source some bowls and/or jars (for displaying popcorn and toppings), serving tools (such as scoops and spoons), and recyclable popcorn boxes or bags. Set all of your items out on the table and arrange as desired. 
Now for the hero of the table. Will you serve delicious, fresh plain popcorn drizzled with butter and salt? Or show off your amazing cooking skills; delighting guests with a range of home-made, uniquely flavoured options (caramel popcorn, butter popcorn or even chocolate coated popcorn, for example - click here for some easy to make recipes)?
Whichever you decide, be sure to provide a range of topping options as well - with everything from butter and shaved chocolate to sprinkles and lollies being more than acceptable! Remember: the more variety you offer guests in this area, the more pairings you can experiment with. This will result in new favourite combos being made, most disgusting combos being avoided, and sweet-tooth foodies rejoicing! For more Popcorn Bar ideas, tips and tricks (including recipes, topping ideas and table set-up inspiration), click here. 
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DIY SALAD STATION
Summer or winter, fresh or baked, salad always makes a fantastic side-dish! And with so many delicious vegetables to choose from, it's no wonder food stations featuring a mix of edible plants, meats, and pasta/rice products is a popular choice at parties year-round.
CREATING YOUR DIY SALAD STATION The first step in creating your DIY Salad Station is preparing the vegetables. Carrots, lettuce, pumpkin, capsicum, onion, broccoli, mushrooms and corn are a great place to start. Chop or grate each option and place in individual bowls. Next, it's time to turn your attention to the meats. Popular options include chicken, turkey, bacon, ham and seafood (tuna, salmon and shrimp, for example). These can either be sliced (when appropriate) and served in individual bowls, or placed neatly on a grazing platter. Now, it's time to cater for the more adventurous eaters on your guest-list! Wholegrains (such as quinoa and rice), sesame seeds (and other seed varieties), dried fruit (such as cherries and raisins), beans, tofu, fresh fruits (such as pears, tomatoes, avocados and apples), nuts, herbs, noodles and dressings (mayonnaise or salsa, for instance) will all be a welcome addition for any food lover. And finally, don't forget the staples of many a salad at home - boiled eggs and cheese! 
Handy Hint: Serve all of this alongside bread slices and rolls so that guests can decide between salad in a bowl or as part of a sandwich.
If you have the time, you can also add some baked (or mixed) salad options to the set-up. These include potato salad, coleslaw, warm roasted vegetables, noodle salad, pasta salad, greek salad and more. 
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MAKING YOUR FOODIE FRIEND'S DREAMS COME TRUE!
Fun and easier to create than you think, your food bar or drink station is bound to be an absolute hit at your celebration - not only because it means guests' serve themselves (less work for you #winning), but also because they look AH-MAZING! If you have any tips yourself, or I've missed some food stations that absolutely NEED to be featured, please don't hesitate to let us know via the comment section below or on our socials.
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AUTHOR: SOPHIE ANDERSEN
As we're approaching the end of 2019, many of us are wondering about the next big trends that are waiting around the corner. For all of those couples planning on getting married in 2020, wedding trends play a huge part in their decision-making process. However, before they walk down the aisle and marry their future hubby, brides-to-be need to play their hen do or bachelorette party. A great way to have fun and enjoy with your girls before saying I do, planning out your hen party can be a lot of fun and gives you the perfect excuse to spend the whole day (or weekend) simply relaxing, indulging or just enjoying mimosas with your besties.
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HEN DO IDEAS: PREDICTIONS FOR 2020
When it comes to some of the biggest hen party trends for 2020, we'll be seeing a range of interesting approaches to organising these fun-filled parties.
DESTINATION HEN PARTIES For starters, destination hen parties are gaining in popularity, with many brides-to-be and their friends eager to pack their bags for a fun weekend getaway rather than staying in the city and celebrating. It's a unique and unusual experience that offers you a chance to spend the day exploring new places; with Ibiza, Marbella, London and Prague being among the top 10 destinations for hen parties. Whether you enjoy clubbing, boutique shopping, eating at fine restaurants, or singing your heart out at fun karaoke nights, they're perfect locations to throw a hen's celebration. Other than these European cities, Australian brides-to-be can opt for a variety of hen party packages and take their bride tribes to the Gold Coast, Sydney, Byron Bay, or Melbourne. To take some stress out of the process, Aussie brides are more often hiring hens companies to organise these parties; having everything from transportation and accommodation, to food, drinks and activities taken care of. 
THEMED HEN PARTY
A themed night on the town is another popular hen party trend that will extend well into the next year, only the themes are going to be more innovative that what we're used to seeing. For example, a twist on the popular music festival Coachella, 'Henchella' is the next big thing we're expecting in 2020. Many of us would love to visit this huge event, so, why not make it a theme of your bachelorette party? Get all of the accessories such as hats, cowboy boots, denim and band tees, and spruce things up with flower crowns and fringes for an epic night out. You could also celebrate one of the all-time favourite TV shows, F.R.I.E.N.D.S., and dress up as your favourite characters. Go down memory lane by talking about your favourite episodes and share your favourite quotes from this epic sitcom. The same goes for Harry Potter fans - you can form teams by having each member of the bride tribe select their house, and then enjoy a game of Quidditch, prep cocktails that look like potions, or come up with fun quiz questions. Don't forget the decorations, either! Stock up on themed mugs, tees, pyjamas and other merchandise to complete your themed hens party. 
AT HOME HEN PARTIES
Last but not least, another hen party trend we're expecting to see more of in 2020 are at-home hen parties. These types of parties are getting quite popular, and it's easy to see why. They are relatively inexpensive to organise, there are no additional costs such as transportation and reservations, and you also get to do it in the comfort of your home. Decorations, food and drinks can all be ordered online and delivered to your doorstep, and you can rely on catering companies to do the work for you and deliver delicious meals and finger food (meaning you have more time for other aspects of party planning). Use balloons, bunting and flowers to transform your home into a hen party haven, and make sure you've got all the props for a perfectly instagrammable night with your gal pals. You can give yourselves makeovers, have a chocolate-making party, hire a mixologist for a cocktail class, or enjoy a pamper party - it all boils down to your personal taste and preferences. 
When it comes to bachelorette parties, next year will be all about indulging in fun and exciting activities while also taking a unique approach to planning. Whether you choose a weekend getaway with your bride tribe, a themed party at a local venue, or an at-home, fun-filled night with the girls, the most important thing is to make sure this night is special, memorable and hassle-free. Use some of these hen party ideas to celebrate entering the next chapter in life - you're sure to have a blast and make beautiful memories that you'll cherish long after you've said the fateful Yes!
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AUTHOR: BEC OF 'FOR EVERY HEN'
THIS ARTICLE MAY CONTAIN COMPENSATED LINKS. PLEASE READ OUR DISCLAIMER FOR MORE INFO. Celebrating your best friend’s upcoming nuptials is going to be a great time, whether you have a theme or not. But if your bestie happens to love dressing up for occasions (or you want to bring your whole group together in an easy and classy way), it could be fun to include this little extra in her day. From outrageous fancy dress to beautiful bold colours, there are bound to be hen themes that suit your bride-to-be’s personality perfectly. And if this is something you’re considering (or you're curious to see what options are out there), the following hen do themes will have you giggling, oohing and then settling on your favourite option in no time! Enjoy x
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20+ HEN DO THEMES
BURLESQUE
★Click here for Burlesque themed photo booth props★ For a sultry, sexy occasion, you cannot go past the burlesque theme. Moody colours, corsets, feathers and stockings are only the beginning when it comes to this show-stopping celebration; a celebration that combines confidence and seduction in one incredibly fun little package. And with activities ranging from burlesque makeovers and dance classes through to dinner and a show (who wouldn't want to watch the professionals strut their stuff?!), this hen party will not only have everyone feeling their most fabulous, but will also be an experience not to be forgotten.
MASQUERADE
★Click here for printable Masquerade Party signs★ For a sexy edge that is a little more subtle than the other themes in this section, masquerade will provide an air of mystery and adventure to your event; whereby guests can wear any outfit they like, as long as it includes some kind of intriguing mask. Paired with activities such as ballroom dancing (i.e. your very own masquerade ball!), blindfolded meals or surprise dining, and the thrill of the unknown will continue throughout the celebration - making it a memorable evening for all.
NAUGHTY NURSES
Ask everyone to dress in their cheekiest nursing attire (short skirts, high heels, cute hats, etc.) and arrive ready to par-tay! This theme brings with it many fun options, such as drinking shots from syringes, trying to solve puzzles in a hospital themed escape room, hiring a 'doctor' stripper for some 18+ entertainment, and being waited upon by topless 'doctors' who love nothing more than doting on their fellow nurses. Combined with 'medicine' (i.e. alcoholic beverages of your choice!) and some good tunes, and this naughty night out will be a winner! 
BOHO BABES
Have guests show off their inner boho goddess! Flowing dresses, skirts and tops, gorgeous patterns, lots of colours, lace, flower crowns... there are so many beautiful options when it comes to this style. Combined with a chilled out picnic amongst nature, plus some cheeky drinks, and your boho babe of a bride will be in her element! VINTAGE VIXENS Add some vintage glam into your celebration with a theme that brings past to present! From getting dolled up with vintage makeovers, or learning all the right moves at a vintage dance class, to taking in a movie at a boutique theatre or digging into delicious spreads at a specific-era bar/restaurant, there's no telling where this theme will take you! Have guests wear their favourite vintage glam outfit (borrowed from parents, purchased from op-shops, or found in their wardrobe) and let the good old fashioned fun begin! 
ALL WHITE
★Click here for a range of stunning black & white printable party signs★ As the name suggests, this kind of party is all white. Ask guests to wear their favourite white attire (pants, skirts, tops, anything - as long as it's white!). You can decorate with beautiful white flowers, nibble on white chocolate muffins, and sip on Bailey's Flat White Martinis. Classy and fun, this theme is quite easy to pull off (for hosts and guests alike) and looks amazing. Just be careful of the red wine!
Handy tip: Ask your bride-to-be to come in her favourite colour. The only bright dress will make her stand out in the crowd!
JELLYBEAN PARTY
I absolutely love the idea behind a Jellybean party! To host, you will need to assign each guest one colour before the celebration. They will need this time to not only find an outfit in their particular colour, but also a drink! For example, if I were given red, I would turn up to the party in a red outfit, holding a bottle of red wine. The range of colours and drinks will create an incredibly fun atmosphere (and have you testing out beverages you probably didn't even know existed!). Handy tip: Make your bride-to-be stand out by dressing her all in white OR ask her to come dressed in her favourite colour! LITTLE BLACK DRESS Black outfits (in particular, the LBD) are often a staple in many people's wardrobes; meaning this theme should be quite an easy one to pull off. It's also a great base for other hen night themes (such as 'black & bling', where guests wear some fancy jewellery with their outfit, and 'monochrome', whereby guests arrive wearing all black, whilst the bride-to-be wears all white!). PRETTY PASTELS Rather than having the entire party donning the exact same colour, broaden the theme a little by encouraging guests to wear their favourite pastel outfit. The mix of soft hues will not only look beautiful on the day, but will also give the girls a little more freedom when it comes to what they're wearing. 
ANGELS & DEVILS
The ideal way to show both the cheeky and angelic side of your soon-to-be bride! Simply ask your guests to arrive in their favourite red and/or black outfit, and your hen to arrive in all white. You can then either purchase devil horns for everyone in your group from a local discount store, ask guests to borrow/buy their own set of horns, or get crafty and create them yourself (along with a beautiful halo or flower crown for your 'angel'!). Make the most out of this theme by planning naughty AND nice activities (such as flower crown making + a surprise stripper!).
CHEERLEADERS
★Click here for a fun, personalised Cheerleader sign★ Ready? OK! The lead up to a wedding can be stressful; so make sure your bride-to-be has the BEST time possible by creating her own personal cheer squad! Donning skirts, tops, pom poms and an excitement for life, this theme not only provides fantastic photo ops, but also the opportunity to create hilarious cheers about your hen that you can randomly sing throughout the night!
Handy hint: Organise a cheerleader style dance class to take part in at some point during the celebrations - then 'flash mob' what you've learnt when out and about later in the night!
CIRCUS A circus theme brings so much colour and excitement that it will ooze fun party vibes from beginning to end! From circus characters (ringmaster, clown, aerialist, etc.) to clown makeup (dramatic eyes, red nose, red lips and rosy cheeks) or even a set dress code (bright colours and bows, for example), there are so many different ways to celebrate this theme. Add in an adult circus class for good measure and you'll have the most show-stopping hens of the season! COPS & ROBBERS Your bride-to-be has been overrun by naughty robbers. She is now in their control and must do what they say to guarantee her freedom! Set the scene for this theme by asking guests to arrive in all black. You can create 'robber masks' by cutting the shapes out of cardboard, painting them black and attaching them to sticks, ready for guests to wear when they arrive. For your hen, organise a sexy police woman outfit that will have her looking and feeling amazing! Bring the whole theme together by serving food and drink such as donuts, milk, chocolate coins and convict cookies. Rather than a photo booth, set up an area for 'mug shots', leaving a blackboard for guests to write why they've been caught. Hire a private stripper dressed as a policeman for the ultimate surprise! FAIRYTALES Your best friend has met her prince, fallen in love and is about to get her 'happily ever after'. So why not celebrate her real-life fairytale with a corresponding theme?! From Beauty and the Beast to Frozen, there are so many magical ways to make your bride-to-be feel like the princess she is. Click here for all the inspiration you'll need to plan an enchanted event like no other! PIRATES Get those scallywags ready - you have a night of rum drinking shenanigans on the high seas to prepare for! Have everyone arrive in their best pirate attire (op shops are great for this theme, as you can find old clothes and chop them to suit - think jagged edges, bandanas, etc.!); and then add in some fun piratey activities (such as a river cruise, sailing in an actual pirate ship, seafood at a restaurant on the harbour, etc.). Alternatively, turn your home into pirate HQ for the night, set up a rustic bar area, put together a photo booth (complete with treasure and pirate accessories for posing) and organise some activities (such as a comedy hypnotist - imagine the funny pirate acts your friends would take part in, a dance class, rum cocktail making class, or even a piratey stripper!).
RED CARPET/HOLLYWOOD
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Want to keep the price down? Why not celebrate at home with your very own red carpet, delicious cocktails, delectable food and an activity or two that your hen would adore.
GRANNIES
There's no better way to celebrate growing old with the one you love, than by giving them a preview of what it will look like! Party like it's 1939 with this hilarious theme, where everything from hair rollers and walking sticks to night gowns and slippers is more than acceptable (some might even say fashionable?!). Paired with activities such as barefoot bowls (so much fun!), Vintage dance classes (because these grannies have all the moves) and afternoon naps (just kidding); this celebration will go down as one of the most memorable! LOOK-A-LIKES She loves her partner, so why not surround her by him (or her)?! Have life-size masks made up of your best friend's better half, dress in outfits they're known for (my husband, for example, loves to rock a flanny!), and prepare for a day and night full of giggles and hilarious photos! Handy tip: Whilst you can use one photo for every mask, it could also be fun to mix it up a bit. Track down as many different images of your bride-to-be's partner as you can - the more unique masks, the better! OP SHOP PARTY If you're after a hen party theme that brings the giggles in loads, this one is for you! Request that the girls find their outfit at an op shop; encouraging unique and outrageous get-ups by letting them know that there will be a variety of 'best dressed' prizes on the night (think along the lines of 'funniest outfit', 'most ridiculous outfit', 'sexiest outfit', etc.). From sleepwear to 80's ball gowns, there's no telling what your guests will choose to wear for the celebration. The end result (and photos) will be priceless! Handy tip: Find an old-school wedding dress for your bride-to-be to wear as her costume! RUBIK'S CUBE PARTY A Rubik's Cube party is full of fun, laughter AND clothes swaps! To host, ask each guest to arrive in an outfit with at least one piece of clothing in each of the Rubik's Cube colours (white jumper, red pants, blue headband, orange socks, green singlet and yellow gloves, for example). The aim during the party is then for guests to swap articles of clothing until they have 'solved' their cube (that is, they're wearing one colour only; all red for instance). Made even more fun with cheeky swap rules, it's a game within a party that your guests and hen will love! For game rules and more information, click here. 
BRIDAL BOOTCAMP
Thinking of hosting a healthy hens? Or perhaps you have some activities planned that require your guests to be in clothes that allow for lots of movement? Then bridal bootcamp is the way to go! Set a 'uniform' for the girls (such as black shorts and white t-shirts). With everyone wearing the same thing, it will bring the group together and make you feel like a team; a team that can take on whatever the day throws at you! Handy hint: Bring some permanent markers so that you can write cheeky messages on each other's tops throughout the event - your bride and her friends can then keep the tops as mementos of the day. HANDMADE HENS Perfect for the creative girl in your life. Ask guests to hit up the local op shop to purchase a couple of items that will, by the time of the party, make up their outfit! The catch? They have to create something new from these items (e.g. they could turn a pair of pants into shorts, a top and a skirt into a dress, etc.). The get-ups that people arrive in will be amazing, hilarious and everything in-between! Pair this theme with creative activities (such as cooking classes, creative workshops, jewellery making, etc.), and it will be a celebration limited only by your imagination! SLEEPOVER Sleepovers always bring back memories of my childhood. Times where we would stay up all night gossiping, eating sweet treats and watching our favourite movies. Fast forward to today, and it's still such a wonderful way to spend quality time with your closest friends (only now, there is also wine!). Create the perfect atmosphere for such a theme by asking guests to wear their most loved PJs, dressing gowns and slippers. Serve lots of food (including popcorn!), sweets and drinks, have a selection of movies and board games at the ready, plus a couple of surprise activities (PJ dance class, karaoke, or even some topless waiters, for example). Handy hint: If you want to go all out, you could hire a beautiful house in one of your best friend's favourite locations. Spend the weekend there as a group - sleepover/mini getaway! TUXEDO Ladies - it's time to SUIT UP! Sophisticated, flattering and incredibly fun, rocking a suit at your hen party could be the best choice you make. Hire some matching tuxedos for the group, get yourselves some funky bow ties, and hit the town looking like 'the absolute bosses you are'! Bring the whole theme together by adding in some James Bond style activities (such as hiring a beautiful house, travelling in style, hitting up the casino and drinking martinis), and basically enjoy living the high life (even if it is just for the day) with your closest pals!
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I hope this list has provided you with LOTS of hen party theme ideas, making your planning that much easier. I'm constantly on the lookout for fun, new, interesting and unique options, and every time I come across a new one I'll update this article. So, if you have any you would like to share, please do so via the comments section below or social media! (Facebook | Facebook Group | Instagram).
Cheers to the best dressed party in town! Much love, keep smiling - Bec x ENJOY THIS ARTICLE? YOU'RE ALSO GOING TO LOVE:
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AUTHOR: SOPHIE ANDERSEN
THIS ARTICLE MAY CONTAIN COMPENSATED LINKS. PLEASE READ OUR DISCLAIMER FOR MORE INFO. Organising a party can be tough; especially if you’re throwing one for your best friend who is getting married soon, or if you’re the one who is getting married and would like to keep everything under control. From ordering food and drinks and picking out the perfect party outfits, to decorating the house and planning out the activities – hen parties take a lot of time and effort to put together; and you’ll probably need some help if you’re going to plan the whole thing on your own.
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WHAT IS A HEN PARTY & HOW DOES IT DIFFER FROM A BRIDAL SHOWER?
First, let’s start by explaining the notion of hen parties and when/why they have become so popular.
The beginning of hen parties can be traced back to the 1800s, but it wasn’t until the 1960s that the phrase started to gain more prominence and began to have a context (many experts put this down to the fact that the 1960s was a period of sexual revolution). So it’s safe to say that hen parties are a pretty recent phenomenon. Similar to bridal showers, hen parties are all about the bride-to-be and her friends having fun and celebrating the fact that she’s getting married. However, bridal showers tend to be more classy, PG-rated and based upon gifting the guest of honour items to help set up her marital home. Hen parties, on the other hand, are more on the wild side; including all kinds of fun activities for the most memorable night with the girls. While bridal showers are usually cheaper to organise, with the bride’s family often paying for the event; hen parties are all about joining forces with the girls in order to organise the party and have a blast. Also, when it comes to a hen party, there’s no need to bring any presents for the bride. Rather, hens are often gifted goodie bags to remind them of this fun-filled night. 
ORGANISING YOUR HEN PARTY
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There are a number of ways you can organise a hen party.
You could pick a destination you’ll all go to, you can throw a party out in the open, you can organise an experience you'll all participate in, or you can throw it at your own home to keep costs down (and then spend that extra money elsewhere, say, accessories!). Sashes, tees, and veils are all accessories that usually accompany a hen party, alongside reusable plates and cups. You can also provide photo booth props and take some of the most hilarious photographs of you and your friends.
If you’ve decided to throw your hen party at home, there are a wide range of activities you can go for to ensure everyone has a great time. A pamper party could be just what you need after weeks of planning it out, while a makeover night will make you feel glamorous. You can also play some popular hen party games, such as 'Never Have I Ever', and learn the naughtiest, most hilarious facts about your friends that they probably wouldn’t admit to when sober!
If you do decide to celebrate at home, you’ll need to consider all the major and minor details, including food and drinks. You can make your own hors d’oeuvre by using easy canapés and cocktail recipes (many of which can be found online). 
But if you would prefer to avoid unnecessary stress, you could also hire an event catering company. This second option will not only deliver great-tasting food and make sure it is presented in an appealing way, but will also take a significant amount of work off your chest; saving you time (and nerves!) and allowing you to focus on other aspects of the party.
HEN PARTY TRENDS
Hen parties are becoming more and more popular, and different brides-to-be want different things for their celebrations; so we thought we’d throw in a couple of hen party trends that we can anticipate in the coming year.
Themed hen parties are gaining a significant amount of attention – from Bollywood and burlesque nights to roller disco, these hen parties are sure to be remembered. We’re also seeing a rise in getaways, with Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Magaluf being some of the top hen party destinations in the world. Hiring a buff butler for a hen party is a sure way to spice up the girls’ night, while a gin masterclass or a day of wine tasting is sure to teach you how to appreciate your drinks and widen your drinking horizon (getting tipsy is an added bonus!). 
MAKE IT COUNT
Now, all you’ve got to do is roll up your sleeves and start writing down all you want and need for your hen party. After all, you’ve only got one shot, so make it fun, make it memorable, and definitely make it count!
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Now that you've wrapped your head around hen parties and have some AH-Mazing ideas for the celebration, it's time to think about the small (but still important) details. From budgets to favours, this article will help you with the finishing touches - enjoy!
AUTHOR: BEC OF 'FOR EVERY HEN'
THIS ARTICLE MAY CONTAIN COMPENSATED LINKS. PLEASE READ OUR DISCLAIMER FOR MORE INFO. Flowers at events: they’re beautiful, colourful, fun, eco-friendly, and possibly best of all, will provide your home with added warmth and ‘sparkle’ for days, weeks or even years (when potted) to come! But as stunning as they are, how exactly do you create that wow factor with floral arrangements? How do you create something so beautiful and unique that your guests are in awe from the moment they arrive? With some help from our friends at 'Flowers for Everyone’, we answer these questions and more. So whether you’re after some subtle touches in the background of your celebration, a statement in the centrepiece of your main table or seasonal blooms that will compliment your event perfectly, this article is a must read for you!
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COLOURS ARE EVERYTHING
Before kicking things off, there is one important tip worth mentioning. To guarantee a beautiful backdrop for your event, you need to decide on (and stick to) a colour palette.
But what does this have to do with flowers? Well, it means that your job isn't just about choosing the type of bloom to decorate your venue with; it's also thinking about that particular flower's colour. For example, you're hosting a circus party with a palette of light blue, red, white and bright yellow. Everything from the food and drink to the rest of your decor is in this theme; meaning flowers of the same colour will be a welcome addition. BUT, if you were to use pink flowers at your circus party instead (when everything else is blue, red, white and yellow), it wouldn't have the same effect. A small detail that makes a big difference - when everything used to set the scene at your event compliments each other, you really can't go wrong! 
DECORATING YOUR EVENT WITH FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
FLOWERS IN A VASE
Adding fun and colour to your party is made easy with vases! See below for some unique ways to include these handy items in your decor:
COLOURED VASES - FUN & FULL OF PERSONALITY
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Tip: Use your coloured vases in the middle of your dining table, as a beautiful feature on your dessert and/or gift table, or as a 'welcome to the party' near the entrance to your venue.
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GLASS VASES - ELEGANT & VERSATILE
Clear glass vases can be used in so many ways! Fill them with greenery and flowers that suit your party palette, cluster them together in mismatched heights, shapes and/or sizes, dress them up with ribbons, attach them to walls or even hang them from string (more about this in the next point). Tip: If you don't have the cash to splash on beautiful clear glass vases, save the glass jars from your cupboard instead. After a good clean they can be filled with beautiful blooms and provide a very similar look for less. That being said, if you'd rather have actual vases on display, visit your local op shop where there is almost always a selection to choose from. 
HANGING VASES - MAKE A UNIQUE STATEMENT
★Click here to view a variety of hanging vases★ Events are the perfect time to have a bit fun with decorations - creating new and unique ways to display everyday items. And what better way to change up your usual flower decor than by hanging your vases from branches, walls or ceilings?!
As you can see in the picture below, there are a number of ways to do this. Whether you hang small vases filled with one or two flowers, baskets (in a variety of sizes) filled with beautiful arrangements, miniature terrariums, or the totally on trend Macrame plant hangers, they are bound to become one of your most impressive style choices at your celebration.
Tip: Large hooks can be used to hold up branches indoors. Nail them into your roof or wall (making sure they are level) and then slide your branch or pole into place as you do when hanging curtain rods. From here you can get creative - use twine or thick string to hang small jars, vases, baskets or even individual flowers... and if that doesn't work, you can always hang your vases from string lights. Once this is done, step back and admire your incredibly cool handy work!
WOODEN VASES - RUSTIC BEAUTY
”>★Click here to check out the beautiful wooden vases pictured below★ Wooden vases, such as the set pictured below, will instantly grab guests' attention with their beautifully unique take on flower display. For a rustic yet sophisticated touch to any event, simply fill with greenery and blooms to match your overall palette - it's that easy!
Tip: These stunning vases also make the best home decor. This means you can purchase them for your event, display them in your home, and then use them at future events in need of some rustic magic. Alternatively, gift them to your bride-to-be following her special celebration; they will become a beautiful reminder of a day well spent with friends and family.
DISPLAY TIPS: FLOWERS IN A VASE
As you can see, there are a number of different ways to include vases in your event. If you're still stuck for display options, consider the following for inspiration:
WOODEN PLANTERS & CRATES
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Tip: As they're 'boxes' you can stack them! Just make sure you leave sections of each box sticking out slightly, allowing space to add flowers. A beautiful option for any kind of event, but especially those with a farmhouse/rustic twist.
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FLOWER CHANDELIER
Imagine looking up from your table to see gorgeous flowers, gracefully hanging from the ceiling. A stunning yet unique use of blooms that will, without doubt, be a talking point during your celebration. And the best part? You don't need an actual chandelier to pull this off. Hoops, branches, hanging lights and more can be used as a base for your statement piece - all you have to do is drape with fresh flowers and greenery! 
FLORAL BACKDROPS
Whether you're celebrating inside or outside, a flower backdrop is a great way to make tables look incredible (imagine your dessert set out in front of a beautiful flower wall) and photos look amazing (DIY photobooth, anyone?!). From small pots mounted on a wall and filled to the brim with gorgeous blooms, bunches of flowers hanging off a rustic branch (as mentioned earlier) and threaded petals that create stunning natural streamers, through to flowers cascading down a wall, an Instagram worthy swing decorated with coloured beauties and a frame/arch with flower accents (i.e. blooms attached in a creative way to one or two corners); these backdrops are guaranteed to give your celebration that 'WOW' factor you've been looking for! Unlike the vases mentioned earlier, though, these pieces require quite a bit of time, effort and preparation to create. The best tip I can give you is to start each project with the greenery (i.e. wrapping it around, or hanging it from, your item) and then finish it with the colour (flowers of different shapes and sizes); and keep your hot glue gun handy in case of emergency (i.e. the flowers won't do what you want them to). You will be surprised by how beautiful everyday items become when nature takes over! Tip: If you decide to use one of these pieces as a DIY photobooth backdrop, make sure you leave a cute basket or box of props nearby! Hats, glasses, gloves, bowties, masks, etc. can all be borrowed from friends/family or purchased fairly cheap at your local op shop. You could also leave a polaroid camera, film and a guest book so that party goers can stick their happy snaps onto a page alongside their message for your bride-to-be. 
PETAL PATHWAYS & TABLE RUNNERS
Fairytales really do come true! Make your bride-to-be and her friends feel as though they've stepped into a magical world. A world where following the ' petal road' is the only way to reach their destination! Whether it be a stunning picnic in the forest or glamping tents near the beach, this cute touch will have guests getting more and more excited for the event with every step they take! Tip: Fresh petals also make absolutely stunning table runners. Sprinkle through the centre of your main eating table, and then add additional decor such as candles in jars or flowers in vases. 
SEASONAL BLOOMS: WHAT TYPE OF FLOWERS ARE BEST FOR YOUR EVENT?
There are so many beautiful ways to decorate with flowers; and you will get the best effect when using real blooms. But this begs the question... what flowers will be in season when you plan to host your event?
Thanks to our friends at 'Flowers for Everyone', this question has been answered! See below for their professional recommendations that will help you choose the perfect bloom for both your party and the season: SUMMER FLOWERS Think summery blooms such as scented garden roses, lilies, dahlias, buddleia (summer lilac), snowberry, fragrant gardenias, fluffy hydrangea, vanda orchids and gloriosa (Christmas lilies).
AUTUMN FLOWERS
Most summer blooms finish by the end of March, and you will start to see the likes of tulips coming into the shops, as well as lisianthus, autumnal foliage such as nandina, dahlias, perfumed stock, sculptural branches of fig and pomegranate, berries, and velvety celosia.
WINTER FLOWERS
During the cooler moths, our florist studio bursts with ornamental kale, perfumed hyacinth, velvety celosia, cymbidium orchids, succulent red hot fire pokers, deep blue delphinium, cyclamen plants and tortured willow.
SPRING FLOWERS
Event in the spring? Expect to see poppies, daffodils and jonquils, phalaenopsis orchids, rhododendron, lilac, roses, freesias, ranunculas, tulips, sweet peas, peonies and blushing bride in florists.
YEAR-ROUND FLOWERS
There are of course the year-round bloomers too, such as gerberas and lilies. 
A selection of arrangements from Flowers for Everyone
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I hope this article answered all of your questions and gave you PLENTY of ideas for decorating your next event! If you're now on the search for some beautiful, fresh flowers to try out the above suggestions, the wonderful team at Flowers for Everyone have everything you need online (providing country wide delivery) and in stores around Sydney! With expert florists and a large range of divine flower arrangements/bouquets to choose from, you'll have no problem finding the perfect blooms for your event!
As always, I absolutely love hearing your feedback - so if you have any suggestions, photos of your very own DIY floral arrangements/displays, or comments on the above article, please share via the comments section below or social media. Cheers to a beautiful event with the best blooms in town! Much love, keep smiling - Bec x (Facebook | Facebook Group | Pinterest) ENJOY THIS ARTICLE? YOU'RE ALSO GOING TO LOVE:
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AUTHOR: SONJA OF ‘SONJA CALLUS STYLING’
THIS ARTICLE MAY CONTAIN COMPENSATED LINKS. PLEASE READ OUR DISCLAIMER FOR MORE INFO. Baby, it’s cold outside... the perfect time to create a magical wintery celebration for your best friend’s bridal shower. There are so many lovely variations to this winter wonderland theme. Soft and romantic, totally glam and glittery, or cosy and warm with loads of gorgeous textures. This article will provide you with all of the tips and inspiration to help you decide!
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STEP 1: CREATE YOUR WINTER WONDERLAND PARTY INVITATIONS
Before you start styling the bridal shower, you will need to create the invitations; which will set the scene for the styling of the whole event.
Online invitations are great, and there are loads to choose from. However, for an extra special touch, send out a printed invite. It’s so nice to receive an invitation in the mail. If you are creative, why not make the invitations yourself? This will allow you to totally customize and personalise the invite to suit the bride-to-be. For ideas, look online for easy to use templates, or get a little crafty and put those scrapbooking skills into action. If DIY isn’t your thing, use store bought invitations and add embellishments such as a theme related sticker to seal the envelope. It’s also fun to include some biodegradable glitter or winter themed paper confetti inside the envelope – think snowflakes of all shapes and sizes! 
STEP 2: BE BRAVE WITH YOUR WONDERLAND PARTY COLOURS
Typically, a winter wonderland theme would be blue and white, or white and silver, but it doesn’t have to be. Be brave and let your imagination run wild! You can really use any colour scheme. Using the colour or colours from your invitation is a good place to start. And it would be a lovely touch to include the bride-to-be’s favourite colour in the overall party scheme. Don’t go overboard and make it all matchy-matchy – just keep all of the elements consistent.
STEP 3: HAVE FUN WITH DELECTABLE DESSERTS
A dessert table is a great fun way to incorporate your winter wonderland theme into your bridal shower styling. Buy or make cute cake toppers to add to cupcakes. Buy or bake themed cookies, macarons or whatever sweet treats appeal. There are some amazing cookie decorators on social media, so have a look online for ideas.
It’s also nice to ask some of the bride-to-be’s family and friends to bake something, especially if they are known for their baking skills. Be sure to tell them of your colour palette so that they can keep to the theme. For the setup of the actual table, be sure to use a crisp, ironed tablecloth (white always looks nice). Top this with white or plain trays and/or plates, and then add a coloured or patterned paper to line them (this will add a pop of colour to the table and tie in the theme). Add some embellishments such as ribbons to lolly jars, and make up some little name cards for each of your treats (be sure to use the same font as on the invitations). It looks good to add a bit of height to your dessert table, especially at the back. You could use a shoebox covered in the same paper as on your trays, and then place a tray or jars on top. Alternatively, stack a couple of cake plates to create your own high tea trays. For a touch of sparkle, dig out your metallic Christmas decorations. And don’t forget the fairy lights! 
STEP 4: KEEP EVERYONE WARM WITH A HOT COCOA BAR
You can’t have a winter wonderland bridal shower without a warming hot cocoa bar!
On a large tray, place jars of different hot chocolate powder. Add some cups or mugs and a jug of warm milk – and don’t forget the marshmallows. In little jars, have a choice of fun toppings such as chocolate drops, cinnamon, sprinkles, wafers, smarties, and of course whipped cream. Be sure to add little labels using the same layout that you used for the dessert table. Make up a ‘Hot Cocoa Bar’ sign and let your guests help themselves. For those who want to spice up their hot cocoa, you might like to include some Irish whisky, or your choice of wintery spirit. And if hot cocoa isn’t your thing at all, why not make a cocktail station? This is sure to warm you up! 
STEP 5: CREATE MEMORIES WITH A DIY PHOTOBOOTH
A photobooth is a fun addition to a bridal shower. And the best part is, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to pull one off. All you need is a backdrop, a few fun props, and your camera or phone.
A backdrop can be something as simple as a nice wall or a curtain, or you can jazz it up a bit and add a frame covered in flowers, balloons or fabric. Create some fun props for the guests to hold, add some signage and snap away. Be sure to share a #hashtag for everyone to post and share their photos on social media. If you are crafty, create a cardboard forest by cutting out some cardboard pine trees of different sizes. Painted white or just left kraft coloured, grouped together they will look amazing. Add a string of fairy lights behind them for a little sparkle. 
STEP 6: DECORATE YOUR WINTER WONDERLAND TABLE
If you are having a sit down meal, it is lovely to dress the tables. Fresh flowers are always a winner. Add some fabric napkins, or have a look for some pretty paper ones that will suit your theme. Layer plates with a dinner plate topped off with a side plate. Add a name place-card on top, and include a flower or snowflake to top it all off.
Add some candles to the table, and use some of your wintery themed Christmas decorations here too. Think pine cones or small wreaths, faux antlers, holly and greenery, and a string of fairy lights along the length of the table. Keep it simple and stylish, and stick to your colour palette. 
STEP 7: SURPRISE GUESTS WITH WINTER WONDERLAND TREATS
It’s so nice to take home a reminder at the end of the event. Why not create a take home hot cocoa kit for each guest? Include a sachet of hot cocoa, some mini marshmallows, a cinnamon stick and some sprinkles. Package it all up in a box or a mason jar; add a snowflake accent and a ‘Thank You’ tag tied on with string or twine.
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AUTHOR: KELLY OF 'LITTLE MISS PARTY PLANNER'
THIS ARTICLE MAY CONTAIN COMPENSATED LINKS. PLEASE READ OUR DISCLAIMER FOR MORE INFO. Your best friend, sister or family member is getting married, how exciting! Now the fun part starts, planning her last night out with the ladies before she makes it official. But where to start? What to do? How to plan it? First you will need to sit down with the other bridesmaids and brainstorm. Really dig deep on your hen’s hobbies and the things she loves (extra bridesmaid brownie points if you plan a party doing something she ADORES). And if a boho picnic with friends happens to be that special ‘something’, follow the steps below.
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STEP 1: THE DATE
Find a date in the calendar close to the wedding but not too close. Make sure your hen and her family are available.
STEP 2: THE LOCATION
Find a suitable location to picnic. This can be a house, hotel room, park, beach or garden. Make sure you have parking options, toilets close by and chairs for the elderly if Nan is coming.
Handy hint: Check with the local council that picnics are ok; the last thing you need is a ranger telling you to move on! 
STEP 3: BACK UP PLAN
Find a wet weather option as a back up JUST IN CASE. A house or private venue that can be hired is perfect for this.
STEP 4: THE INVITATIONS
Plan the invites. We love online invitations - Etsy for printable/emailable downloads or Paperless Post are our go-to options.
Must haves on the invites include date, time, location, price, RSVP date, and your contact number/email address. If you’re having a theme (such as boho) or want your guests to dress in a particular way (e.g. all in white) make sure you include this information as well. Handy hint: Book an after party. Have a venue in mind, a dinner reservation or a house with drinks waiting for the hens who want to continue. 
STEP 5: FOOD & DRINKS
Plan the food and drink. Antipasto platters are our go-to food suggestions. They look the part, they fill hungry bellies and they are very social - no need for plates and cutlery. Getting a cake or a plate of sweets is also a must if the bride-to-be likes sweet stuff.
For drinks, we recommend bubbles or a punch, plus a few non alcoholic options. Any drinks that are easy to make onsite and can be offered via jugs or a drink dispenser are great. Boho cups or mason jars with reusable straws are also a must to compliment the overall theme. STEP 6: THE SET UP
First, decide if you’re matching the bride-to-be wedding theme, or creating your own unique style with a set colour scheme. Use Pinterest for Bohspiration here. Once you have your inspiration, it’s time to organize the items to bring it all together. To set up your gorgeous boho picnic you will need:
STEP 7: GET EXCITED
The day has arrived and the bride-to-be can’t wait. Tell her where to go, what to wear and to get excited!!
STEP 8: BOHO PICNIC TIME
Picnic time! Have fun, plan some games and make sure the bride-to-be gets waited on hand and foot all day.
STEP 9: PACK UP
Once the picnic is finished, make sure someone’s car is close by to start the pack down. Don’t forget your bin bags to dispose of all the rubbish/bottles!
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AUTHOR: BEC OF 'FOR EVERY HEN'
THIS ARTICLE MAY CONTAIN COMPENSATED LINKS. PLEASE READ OUR DISCLAIMER FOR MORE INFO. Whether you’re having a hen party, bridal shower or kitchen tea, it’s a good idea to have a few games up your sleeve. They not only make the celebration unique, but also help guests get to know one-another, have a laugh, and create fantastic memories. However, tracking down the perfect options for your particular celebration can be quite a time-consuming job; hence the reason I’ve put together this article. With this list of bridal shower and hen party games, your job of adding some fun and laughter to the party will be done in no time! In fact, you’ll probably have another issue: that of cutting options from your list because there won’t be enough time to play them all! VIEW INDIVIDUAL HEN PARTY GAME INSTRUCTIONS BY CLICKING HERE!
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40+ BRIDAL SHOWER & HEN PARTY GAMES
18+ TRIVIA NIGHT
Create your very own naughty trivia night! To organise, search the web for some hilariously naughty questions (and answers); writing your favourites on a piece of paper as you go (this is your question sheet - don't let anyone else see it). On the night, separate your guests into groups and, one by one, make your way through each of your pre-written questions. Run funny games in-between rounds (see below for ideas); awarding winners with hilarious prizes (such as chocolate willies), and basically have a ridiculously good time! To get you started, check out this ‘100 Questions About Sex’ game. With questions such as: ‘What’s the average number of sex partners for women?’ (Answer: 7.5 partners), you're bound to come up with some winners for the night! CHEEKY TIME CAPSULE Help your best friend and her husband celebrate their first year of marriage... with a hilarious box of goodies prepared by the girls! To play this hen do game, all you have to do is ask guests to do one or more of the following: Bring a cheeky, wrapped gift to the hen's night (anything from love coupons to sexy lingerie) and/or write down cheeky predictions (e.g. 'the happy couple will have consummated their marriage at least two times on their wedding night), naughty date ideas (to keep the flame burning in their second year of marriage) or cheeky memories (e.g. what happened the first time the happy couple met). These goodies can be placed into the time capsule throughout the celebration. After the party, seal the box and gift to your best friend (with strict instructions not to open it before their anniversary)! If you don't trust that she can wait this long, keep it sealed at your place and gift to her on her anniversary... what a present it will be!
DIRTY MINDS
★Click here for hilarious pre-made ‘dirty’ questionnaire cards★ A great ice-breaker... force your wonderful guests' mind's into the gutter with this naughty yet nice game they wont soon forget!
To play, you will first have to create some game cards. You can do this by searching the internet for hilarious riddles that sound dirty, such as:
Question: I’m hard when you put me in your mouth; soft and wet when you take me out. What am I? Answer: Chewing gum! Once you've found enough riddles, make a list of the questions only, leaving space for your hen and her pals to write their answer. Print off enough for one per person (or, if you'd prefer, one per group). Then, print off the answer sheet and keep it locked away in a special place until needed! When you're ready to play, hand out the cards and, one by one, read out the questions. Give the room time to laugh and discuss answers before moving on. The group with the most correct answers at the end of the game wins! For more hilarious riddles that sound dirty, click here and make your way through the search results!
EMBARRASSING STORIES
Have each guest anonymously write down an embarrassing/funny story or experience they’ve had (you can narrow it down to embarrassing/funny dates, sex stories, etc. if you wish, depending on how risqué you want the game to be and how comfortable your guests are playing). When everyone is done, collect the stories and place them in a bowl. One by one, your hen will then read them aloud to the group; attempting to guess who each story belongs to as she goes. Hot tip: If you want to add some bevs to the mix, change the rules so that the hen must drink for every wrong guess; whilst every right guess results in the person whose story was uncovered drinking. Whether you include drinks or not, this game is a funny way to break the ice and get to know others!
EMOJI PICTIONARY (18+)
★Click here to view a pre-made 18+ emojoi pictionary game card★ Does your hen love to use a good emoji whenever possible? She will absolutely nail this game! To play, come up with a list of 10 cheeky bedroom antics and the emoji (or emojis) that describe them. Now, create a list of your 'acts' (#winkwink), using the descriptive emojis only - these will form your game cards (click here for an example). Hand out to guests when you're ready to play; crowning the person or group with the most correct answers the dirtiest, cheekiest and/or naughtiest!
I NEVER
I’m sure many of you have played this game before! Simply ask the girls to sit in a circle and have your hen (or the organizer of the party – which is you, my friend!) pull out pre-made ‘I Never’ cards from a bowl and read them aloud to guests. The guest who HAS done the action before can then decide between telling their story to the group (after some liquid courage) or selecting a truth/dare from another bowl and completing that instead. MAN HUNT Before the celebration, write down as many different male characteristics as you can think of onto separate pieces of paper (enough for at least two per guest). These are your playing cards. Some examples include ‘man with red hair’, ‘man riding a bike’ and ‘a married man’. Hand the cards out on the day – making sure each person is given at least 2 characteristics. Explain that these playing cards are their ‘Ideal Men’, and it is their mission to hunt them down! The first person to find both of their ideal men wins! These are the basic instructions for ‘Man Hunt. For more fun ways to play, click here! PENIS CARVING Grab some fun kitchen utensils that can be used for carving up a cucumber/zucchini (at least one per guest; think anything from butter knives to peelers or skewers). To play, hand a carving utensil and cucumber/zucchini to each of the girls. On ‘Go!’, they must start sculpting their vegetable into the perfect penis! The catch? Each utensil can only be used for 30 seconds. Once this time is up, everyone must pass their utensil to the person next to them. Once each guest has used every utensil available, it’s time to judge the peckers! Hot tip: Have a number of winning categories – such as ‘Prettiest Penis’, ‘Biggest Penis’, ‘Ugliest Penis’, etc. It all adds to the fun! You can also make this game a little more PG by choosing to carve the bride or a shape that compliments your hen’s party theme (such as an ice-cream for a sweet tooth party, for example).
PIN THE JUNK
★Click here for a custom 'Pin the Junk on the Hunk' game★ Print off a LARGE photo/poster of your hen’s crush (for example) along with enough cartoon peckers for each guest. On the night, guests take it in turns to be blindfolded and spun before tying to ‘pin’ the pecker in the correct position. Make sure you write each guests’ name on their particular penis so that you can keep track of who is winning!
Hot tip: For my hen's party, the girls photoshopped a HILARIOUS picture of my husband’s face onto another man’s body. I couldn’t stop laughing whilst playing! If you don’t like the idea of ‘Pin the Pecker’, other alternatives include ‘Pash the Poster’ (use lipstick and ‘kiss’ the poster in the correct position), ‘Bouquet on the Bride’, ‘Ring on the Finger’, etc. You can get creative with this game – so use something that will be personal/make your bride-to-be laugh!
PLAYDOUGH PECKERS
This game can be played in teams or as individuals (make your decision based on how much playdough you have!). To play, each team/individual is given some playdough and asked to mould a penis within a certain time-frame. Give prizes to the best shaped pecker, the biggest pecker, etc. (get creative and have some hilarious prizes to go with your hilarious categories)! Don’t want to mould a penis? Have teams mould a man, mould parts of a man, or mould the bride instead!
POSITION GAME
★Click here for a printable ‘Positions’ game★ Strictly 18+ only - the 'positions' game will have guests digging into their bedroom knowledge and laughing like crazy! To organise, find around 10 different 'position' names (such as 'the spider') and their corresponding images (I'd go for cartoons, but it's entirely up to you how risque your pictures get!). This information can then be used to create game cards on your computer. This is done by placing the images only on an A4 page, leaving space (such as a line or text box) for guests to write their guesses. Print off and hand out on the day, with the group/person to get the most right being the winner!
Hot tip: This game can be quite hard (pun intended). To make things easier, you can list the names of each position randomly at the bottom of the game card (or display the names randomly on a large blackboard at the front of the room). It's then up to guests to decipher which name goes with which image!
PUMP THE PECKER
Ask guests to get into pairs. Each pair is given one balloon pump and one of those LONG balloons. One person from each pair then sits on a seat, with the balloon pump held tightly between their thighs; hands behind their back. On your word, the other person in each pair must place the balloon over the top of the pump, before kneeling down and pumping it up as fast as they can! First team to either pop or inflate their balloon wins! These are the basic instructions for ‘Pump the Pecker’. For more fun ways to play, click here. SELL YOUR SH*T! This activity is so much fun (and pretty easy to organise)! To play, all you have to do is put together a pack of products/objects that your hen has to try and sell during the celebration. Just how embarrassing these items are is entirely up to you! Once she's sold her loot, let the bride-to-be spend her earnings on something she really wants (which, let's be honest, will probably be that awesome looking cocktail at the nearest bar or a souvlaki from that food truck down the road!). Handy hint: Get guests involved by asking them to bring along ONE cheeky op shop item that your hen has to sell throughout the night. It will be hilarious seeing what everyone turns up with! SPIN THE BOTTLE Set up a circle of shot glasses, each filled with some sort of beverage (anything from straight alcohol such as vodka, to non-alcoholic drinks such as water or prune juice). In the middle of the circle, place a wine bottle (or something similar). To play, each guest takes their turn to spin the bottle; drinking the particular shot it stops at. Extra points for those who can drink with a straight face!
THIS OR THAT
★Click here for a range of hilarious ‘This or That’ printable games★ This one is guaranteed to get the party blushing and giggling! To play, pick a particular category (for example, 'porn or singing', 'boobs or but', etc.) and search the wide world of web for some hilarious images. Create game cards from your stash of piccies (click here for example layouts) and award points to those who guess right. Person with the most points at the end of the game wins!
TRUTH OR DARE
★Prefer to have pre-written truth or dare cards? Click here!★ Each guest writes down a truth or dare for the bride-to-be to complete. When everyone is done, collect the cards without your hen seeing what's been written. One by one, throughout the night, provide your hen with a truth or dare (stagger them so that she's not copping it all at once!). Give her a special prize once she makes it through them all - she'll deserve it!
Hot tip: our favourite way to play - ask guests to write their names at the bottom of each truth/dare that they've written. Once you've collected every card, announce to the group that they are actually completing the truth/dare they wrote down for the bride-to-be, WITH the bride-to-be!
WHAT AGE WAS THE BRIDE?
Print off at least 5 photos of your hen from different points in her life (make sure you write down the correct age on the back of each photo or in a safe place). Bluetack the pictures to the wall (or pin to a pinboard) and ask the girls to guess what age the hen was in each photograph. The person who gets the most right wins! Hot tip: This game could also be played with photographs from the bride and groom’s relationship. The girls can then guess the order these big (or small!) events in their lives happened. Bonus points if they know the story behind the pic! BANNED WORDS Select a few words that can’t be mentioned throughout the party (that’s right, for the WHOLE duration!). Make sure you choose words that are definitely going to be said frequently (e.g. popular catch phrases within your group, the groom’s name, the wedding, etc.). Every time one of these banned words is used, that particular guest must pay the price (i.e. take a shot, answer a truth question, complete a dare/fine, etc.). Hot tip: At the beginning of the party, hand each guest one fun prop (such as a dress up accessory - you can find a variety of awesome options at second-hand stores!). If someone catches you saying a banned word, you must hand over your prop to the person who caught you out. The guest with the most props at the end of the party wins (and will also look amazing in their get-up)! DESIGNER GOWN On a computer, paste a picture of your hen’s face at the top of a blank A4 page. Print off enough of these as there are guests’ attending the party. On the day, have the girls design bridal gowns by drawing a dress, veil, shoes, etc. onto the page with your hen’s face at the top (this means they have to draw arms, legs, bodies, etc.). Drawing skills and dress-sense make this game hilarious – best dress wins! Hot tip: Play DIY Gowns (instructions below), but surprise guests by saying they have to re-create the bride’s favourite dress from this game. Team to do it best wins! DIY GOWN Split your guests into groups (with at least 3 team members per group). Each team then creates a designer wedding dress within 10 minutes using ONLY toilet paper (you can find bamboo and recycled toilet paper here). This is achieved by dressing one of the team members (a.k.a. the model) by wrapping, throwing, twisting, etc. toilet paper over their body. Once 10 minutes is up, the models put on a special catwalk show (prepare some fun music for this! My favourite track to use? ‘I’m Too Sexy’ by Right Said Fred). As they strut their stuff, guests can ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ over the ‘beautiful’ craftsmanship of each team. Now is also the time to have your judge select and announce best dress of the night! Hot tip: Add to the fun by having a ‘speaker’ from each team describe their designer dress to the crowd as their model walks the runway. Hearing the descriptions whilst watching the poor girl attempt to move in her toilet paper getup can be quite hilarious!
GETTING TO KNOW THE NEWLYWEDS - MR & MRS GAME
★Click here for a printable ‘Mr & Mrs’ game card★ A few weeks before the hen party, ask the groom to fill out/answer some questions about himself, his soon-to-be bride, and their relationship. At the actual party, sit your beautiful hen down and, one-by-one, ask her those very same questions. The twist? She has to try and guess what her man answered. For every wrong answer she must complete a pre-determined punishment (e.g. drink, truth/dare, etc.). For every right answer, she can assign the punishment to one of her guests! If she's not a big drinker/into dares, have a funny dress-up or item of clothing that she has to put on for every answer she gets wrong (and, in turn, for guests to put on when she gets an answer right).
Hot tip: Film the groom answering each question. You can then play each of his answers back on the TV after your bride has given her answer - telling the group whether or not she was correct!
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE BRIDE?
★Click here for a range of pre-written printable game cards★ Create questionnaires about your beautiful bride-to-be (include questions such as ‘Where did [bride] meet [groom]?’, ‘What is [bride] most afraid of?’, etc.). Print them off ready for the event. At the party, ask guests to get into small groups (of around 3-4 people) and hand out one questionnaire per group. Have the bridesmaids and hen stand up front and centre, where one bridesmaid can read the questions aloud to the room (make sure you give groups enough time to talk it through and answer before moving onto the next question). Once the game cards have been filled in, go through the questions once more – only this time have the bride-to-be answer each question herself. For every right answer, groups will receive one point. The group with the most points at the end of the game receives a prize!
Hot tip: Have ‘bonus rounds’ as part of the game. Ask one person from each group to go up the front and complete a mystery activity – with the winner of said activity winning their team an extra two points for their tally! Example bonus round activities include ‘best twerker’, ‘best impression of the ‘bride-to-be’, ‘best impression of the groom’, etc.
BEFORE & AFTER
★Click here for ‘before’ and ‘after’ printable signs★ Set up an area at your event especially for these photos. Make sure there's a nice backdrop (which could be elaborate or a simple white wall) and before/after photo props (either a blackboard with the word 'BEFORE' written on it, or a printable that's been laminated or mounted onto cardboard). As guests arrive, ask them to get snap happy whilst holding the 'before' sign. If you can manage it, get a group 'before' picture as well (with your bride-to-be up the front holding the sign).
When guests are getting ready to head on home, organise another group photo - bride-to-be up front and centre, this time holding the 'AFTER' sign. If you can manage it, get some cheeky individual 'after' photos of each guest before they leave as well!
Following the party, print off the photos and place them in a scrapbook/photo album and gift to your hen!
Hot tip: Upload the pics to your secret Facebook event or email so that everyone can have a giggle at the before's and after's (and reminisce about the good times had that day/night!).
CAPTURE THIS
Whether you're after classy hen party games, or something a little bit cheekier - Capture This has all bases covered! Prior to the event, write down a list of categories that suit your bride and groom (‘The first time I saw you’, ‘our first date’ and ‘our first fight’, for example). On the day, break guests into small teams containing at least 4 people each. These teams are then assigned one of the categories from your list (whether you decide to give ALL teams the same category or each team a different category is entirely up to you). On ‘Go!’ teams then have 2 minutes to create a photo or selfie that relates to the category they were given. When the time’s up, teams get another 30 seconds to choose their favourite photo, which is presented to the bride-to-be. Your bride then chooses the winning team and presents them with their prize! These are the basic instructions for ‘Capture This’. For more fun ways to play, click here! Hot tip: set up a Facebook group or email thread and ask guests to send all of their images through. This way your hen will have PLENTY of hilarious memories from her special day and/or night!
CHARADES
Write down a few words or phrases that are hen/wedding related (such as ‘The wedding night’, ‘strippers’, ‘the first kiss’, ‘walking down the aisle’, etc.). These words and phrases can be as risqué or PG rated as you like (think about your guests’ and hen when putting your list together, you don’t want to embarrass anyone!). Now, split the girls into two teams. Each team takes it in turns to have one person randomly pick a word/phrase from a bowl and attempt to act it out. The object of the game is to have the girls in your team guess the answer with gestures alone (i.e. the person who chose the word/phrase is not allowed to talk). Make it harder by setting a time limit. PASS THE BALLOON Split the group into teams. Ask each team to line up and, starting with the person at the very back, grip a long balloon between their knees or thighs; passing it up the line WITHOUT using their hands! First team to get the balloon to the front without dropping it or popping it wins! Fun addition: incorporate the game 'Balloon Pop' into this game - then the team who wins can make everyone else answer the question that comes out! Find instructions for Balloon Pop here. PICTIONARY (WITH A TWIST!) As with charades, write down a few words or phrases that are hens/wedding related (such as ‘the wedding night, ‘strippers’, ‘the first kiss’, walking down the aisle’, etc.). These words and phrases can be as risqué or PG as you like (think about your guests and hen when putting your list together, you don’t want to embarrass anyone!). Now, split the girls into two teams. Each team takes it in turns to have one person randomly pick a word/phrase form a bowl and attempt to draw it. The object of the game is to have the girls in your team guess the answer with pictures alone (i.e. the person who chose the word/phrase is not allowed to talk). Make it harder by setting a time limit. Alternative: rather than drawing, play this game with playdough! Especially funny when playing naughty pictionary! THAT'S MY MAN! Before the hens night, find the worst photo you possibly can of your hen’s soon-to-be husband (or wife!). It can be when he was very drunk, waking up, surprised, generally looking weird, etc. Print this picture off and have your bride-to-be carry it around with her for the duration of her celebration. Why? Because every time someone from the group mentions the code-word (e.g. ‘Man, I’m itchy!’), your hen must go over to the nearest stranger, show them the picture of her partner and proudly tell them how excited she is to be marrying him! These are the basic instructions for ‘You’re Marrying That?!’. For more fun ways to play, click here! TRACING TRUTHS Grab a couple of A3 sized pieces of paper. To play, place one piece of paper on the ground and, one at a time, ask the girls to trace around their hands WITHOUT bending their knees! The best part? Your job. Write down EVERYTHING the girls say whilst they attempt to trace their hands (such as ‘This is so hard!’). Once everyone has had a turn, have the girls sit down and tell them something along the lines of: ‘Thanks to all of you we now know what our beautiful bride will be saying on her wedding night!’. Follow this by reading each of the statements out loud (putting the example from above into context, ‘this is SO hard!’). Your party will be in hysterics! These are the basic instructions for ‘Tracing Truths’. For more fun ways to play, click here! WHO'S YOUR MAN? Before the party, ask the groom and each of his groomsmen to take pictures of body parts: nose, eye, foot, hair, hand, chin, bicep, etc. (I once attended a bridal shower where they also included bum shots!). Print each of these photos off at a fairly large size. On the day, make your way through the body parts; asking the bride-to-be to pick her husband’s photo from the rest (i.e. if the groom has three groomsmen, hold up the four pictures of noses and ask her to point to her groom’s nose. Do the same for hands, chins, etc.). Every wrong answer? Your lovely hen must drink! 
A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE
Each guest writes down a special memory they have with the bride-to-be. When everyone is done, collect the memories and place them in a bowl. One by one, your hen reads them aloud to the group; trying to guess who each memory belongs to as she goes. If you want to up the ante, have your hen drink or do a pre-prepared dare for every wrong guess she makes. Hot tip: Stick the memories into a special book or photo album for your hen and they will become part of a beautiful keepsake that she can look back on for many years to come!
DATE NIGHT
★Click here for beautiful, printable date night cards★ On a piece of paper, each guest writes down one date night idea (anything from dinner and a movie to a relaxing day at the spa). When everyone is done, collect the date night ideas and place them in a photo album, scrapbook, box, etc. that can then be gifted to your hen.
This can also be played as the 'Bucket List'; meaning guests write down activities/challenges instead. Set up a table with a cute tin bucket or pot for all of the cards to be placed into, and gift to the bride at the end of her celebration.
Hot tip: after the party, your bride-to-be can use the tin bucket or pot to plant flowers - which will become a living reminder of the fun she had at her hens or bridal shower!
GIFTS FROM THE GIRLS
Ask each guest to bring along a gift for the bride-to-be that either symbolises their relationship or brings back memories they have with the bride (e.g. a bottle of sour monkey brings back memories of festivals with my best friend). These gifts can be wrapped or unwrapped, that’s up to each individual guest. On the day of the party, your hen can open/look at each gift one-by-one, trying to guess who brought it (and why) as she goes.
MARRIAGE ADVICE
★Click here for beautiful, printable marriage advice cards★ On a piece of paper, ask guests to write down one piece of advice for your bride-to-be (e.g. try to have date night at least once a month). Then either have your hen read out each piece of advice to the room, or make it into a beautiful keepsake by placing the pieces of paper into a scrapbook or photo album.
Hot tip: Ask guests to write their advice on wooden spoons (or something similar, such as wooden popsicle sticks) and place them in a jar labelled 'Recipes for a good marriage'. Cute keepsake that your hen will adore!
SNAP THAT
Before the celebration, type up a checklist that includes different group shot and portrait items. ‘The hen and her bridesmaids’, 'funny faces', ‘laughter’, ‘dancing’ and ‘a selfie’, are all great options. When guests arrive on the day, hand each of them a checklist and ask that they capture (photograph) as many items from the list as possible. The person who ticks off the most is the winner! Hens night games such as this aren't only fun, but also mean LOTS of great memories will be captured for your bride-to-be! These are the basic instructions for ‘Snap That’. For more fun ways to play, click here! 
LET'S DANCE
Ask guests to stand in a circle; nominating your bride-to-be to get the dancing started. How does she do this? By making up one simple dance move (anything from a star jump to twerking)! For this example, let’s say she went with twerking. Starting with the person to her left, each guest takes it in turns to repeat the bride’s dance move. Once the entire circle has had a turn, the next player (person to the left of your bride) twerks before adding in their own move (e.g. a star jump). Each guest then has to twerk and do a star jump. Continue playing until every person has added their own move. The game finishes with the whole group performing their entire routine together! These are the basic instructions for ‘Let’s Dance’. For more fun ways to play, click here! PERFECT POEMS Split guests into pairs (except for your hen) and give each twosome a special wedding word (such as marriage, stripper, party, ring, honeymoon, etc.). Explain that each pair is to come up with a poem that includes the bride-to-be, the two people in the pair AND the special word. This is to be done within 10 minutes. Once the time is up, have each pair read their poem aloud. Your hen then gets to choose the winner! RUBIK'S CUBE PARTY Ask guests to arrive at the hen party in an outfit that resembles an incomplete Rubik’s cube (in other words, they arrive wearing the six different cube colours – red, blue, white, orange, green and yellow). The aim of the game is for guests to swap articles of clothing until they have ‘solved’ the cube (basically, until they’re wearing one colour only). Great fun - especially when additional rules are incorporated! These are the basic instructions for ‘Rubik’s Cube Party’. To view more information (including clothing swap rules) click here! SCAVENGER HUNT Have a pre-made list of items and tasks that the girls must collect/complete during the hen party (such as ‘Make and wear a toilet paper veil’). You can either play this for fun (so everyone joins in each of the tasks) or make it a competition (by splitting guests into teams and assigning points to each item/task – with those receiving the most points by the end of the party being the winners). TRADE IT This game was suggested by our wonderful reader, Jillian! Hand your hen a little bag full of wrapped chocolates, and then explain that she is to trade these for unusual items throughout the night. Can you imagine the hilarious objects and stories this game will result in?! Hot tip: You can involve everyone in the fun if you wish. Simply present guests with five wrapped chocolates each, and explain that these are not to be eaten (unlucky!), but to be traded for random items throughout the night. The guest with the most unusual trade at the end of the celebration wins a prize! 
BALLOON POP
Before the party, write down 10 questions (up to you how cute or embarrassing they are!) and place them in 10 separate balloons. Throughout the night, have guests pop the balloons; with your hen answering whatever question happens to come out. If she fails/refuses to answer, give her a punishment (e.g. drink a shot, sip her drink, do a dare, etc.) These are the basic instructions for ‘Balloon Pop’. For more fun ways to play, click here! Remember: place all balloons in the bin after use! BRIEF BUNTING Ask each of the girls to bring along one (new) pair of underwear as a gift for the bride. On the day, set up a piece of string or twine with cute wooden pegs – ready to hang the briefs on as guests arrive. At some point during the celebration, have your hen guess which guest brought which pair of underwear for her. Every wrong answer results in a drink/fine for your hen; whereas every right answer results in a drink/fine for the guest who was caught out! Tip: This game will provide you with some (hilarious) bunting! Perfect brief bunting positions include above the drinks table, above the food table, at the entrance to the party or as a decoration outside the bathroom/toilet! LOVE STORY At the top of a blank piece of paper, write the following sentence: ‘Once upon a time, a girl named xxx met a boy named xxx’ (insert bride and groom’s names where required). Starting with the first guest to arrive, ask her to write down two or three sentences that follow on from this first statement. Once she’s done, fold the paper down and cover everything but the final line of her writing. When the next guest arrives, have them write down two or three sentences that follow on from the previous guest’s uncovered line. Continue until everyone has had a turn. Now for the fun part! Pick a suitable time (such as when everyone is sitting down for lunch, during a bus ride to your activity, etc.) and read aloud the bride and groom’s true love story. Not only will it be hilarious at the time, it will also make a great keepsake! PASS THE PARCEL Select a special gift for your hen and wrap it in wrapping paper. Now, wrap as many other layers as there are guests attending (e.g. 10 guests = 10 more layers) in a different colour (newspaper or kraft paper are both great options). Make sure you place some sort of prize in each layer before it’s sealed. This can be anything from an organic pamper product, chocolate, drink cards or dress up accessories (sourced from a local second-hand store), to a truth/dare questions. On the big day, have everyone sit in a circle. Play music whilst guests pass the parcel around in a clock-wise direction. Stop the music; the person who is holding the parcel at that moment gets to unwrap one layer and receive their prize. Continue the game until all guests have unwrapped one layer each (making sure your hen receives the FINAL gift!). Handy hint: If you're looking for some great prize/gift ideas for this adult pass the parcel game, check out this blog! PICK THE LIE An easy game that will result in some great stories and lots of giggles! To play, simply sit in a circle and, starting with the hen, take it in turns to tell two truths and one lie (e.g. 'I went skinny dipping after my 21st', 'I snuck out of the house at least once when I was younger', 'I grew up in the circus'). It's then up to the rest of the group to guess which statement is the lie! You can turn this into a drinking game by having everyone drink if they guess which story isn't true, and having the liar drink if they're caught out. SLIP IT IN Before the party, write down enough phrases for at least one per guest. Some examples include ‘I went sky-diving last week’ and ‘I want to sail around Australia on my own’. Make sure the phrases are suitable for your particular group (i.e. if there’s grandparents in attendance you probably shouldn’t have any raunchy topics!). On the day, hand each person one phrase as they arrive, explaining that they are to try and ‘slip it in’ to conversation at some point throughout the day/night. The catch? They have to wait at least 5 MINUTES after saying their phrase before claiming victory! You’ll love watching as they try to keep the story going during this time without getting caught out. These are the basic instructions for ‘Slip it In’. For more fun ways to play, click here! TRICK OR TREAT? Place a blackboard or sign on a table near the venue entrance that says 'Trick or Treat’. In front of this sign, have enough drinks for one per guest attending. As guests arrive, ask them to pick a beverage. The twist being that some are treats (i.e. cocktails, straight shots, etc.) and some are tricks (i.e. water, juice, etc.)!
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HAVE AN AMAZING TIME!
I hope this list has provided you with LOTS of game options, making your planning that much easier. I'm constantly on the lookout for fun, new, interesting and unique kitchen tea, bridal shower & hen party games, and every time I come across a new one it will be added to this list. So, if you have any you would like to share, please do so via the comments section below or social media! (Facebook | Facebook Group | Pinterest).
Cheers to an AMAZING party where the games are an absolute HIT! Much love, keep smiling - Bec x ENJOY THIS ARTICLE? YOU'RE ALSO GOING TO LOVE:
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