There’s lots of lovely ways to make the hen party extra special and make a total fuss of the bride-to be! From games and cute signs to temporary tattoos and other little details like you know she’ll love, create a fun and personal hen party with these 14 sweet ideas…
1. Hen Party Invites
Get the girls excited for the hen and share all the important deets on a fun invite! This pretty version is from Etsy but you can download a lovely freebie over on Bespoke Bride.
2. Welcome Sign
If you’re looking to get your bridal pal super excited about the weekend festivities, a welcome sign will start the celebrations off on the best note! We’v also seen some very cute ‘Miss to Mrs in X days’ signs that would be equally as sweet.
Photo by Cavin Elizabeth Photography via Wedding Chicks
3. Bride to Be Chair Banner
We love a good chair sign and they can easily be used for hen festivities! Opt for a cute ‘Bride’to-be’ banner or scribble ‘The Future Mrs X’ on some card and pop it on the back of the bride-to-be’s chair as a fun surprise.
Photo by Laura Rae Photography via The Perfect Palette
4. Balloon Photo Display
Balloons really add to the party atmosphere but these ones double job, creating fun but sentimental surroundings. Tie photos of the happy couple, the bride-to-be and her pals, or childhood pics to a bunch of balloons to celebrate the bride’s love story and have a fun trip down memory lane.
Photo via Sugar & Charm
5. Hen Party Cake Time
We’ve a mega sweet tooth here in weddingsonline HQ so we love the idea of having a ‘Hen’ cake. We’re betting a special hen party cake will go down a treat with the ladies when you all arrive with a cuppa or as a bit of a pick me up the day after. Make it extra personal by popping a fun ‘Miss to Mrs’ cake topper in it – shop this one from Confetti Crown Design on Etsy.
6. Personalised Drinks
Champagne and hen parties go hand in hand and if you’re looking to create an awesome spread for you and the girls, mini champers are the way to go! Deck them out with the cutest accessories from name tags and polka dot straws to rosettes and streamers. Or if you’re looking to share some bigger bottles of bubbly, give them that personal touch with some customised wine labels – check out some gorgeous versions here.
Photo by Carissa Cady Photography via Style Me Pretty
7. Balloon Wishes
This is a fab way to get the girls involved and it’s a lovely surprise for the bride-to-be too! Get everyone to write a message to the bride on a balloon and you can either blow them there and then, OR do it as a game and save them so that the bride can get ready on the wedding morning surrounded by lots of lovely wishes.
DIY Balloons via Studio DIY
8. Confetti Time
Get the bride-to-be in to the wedding spirit with a showering of confetti when she arrives! You can pick up some cute heart versions on the likes of Etsy or Amazon.
Photo by Kennedy Grace Photography via My True Blu
9. Girly Getting Ready Station
If you’re heading out on the tiles, create a fun getting ready station where you can all get glammed up. We love this nail bar station idea and it could be nice to get all the girls to paint their nails in one shade of polish or create themed nail art in honour of the hen!
Image via Something Turquoise
10. Temporary Hen Party Tattoos
Temporary tattoos are a fun hen party accessory the girls will actually like! There are lots of cute versions available but our fave has to be these lovelies over on Day Dream Prints on Etsy and will have you partying in style. You can also pick up personalised temporary tattoos with ‘I’m with X’s hen party, if lost please buy me a drink’ over on Etsy if you’re looking to give the girls a laugh.
11. Photo Memories
Make sure the night is documented by leaving out some disposable cameras or a Polaroid camera as well as some fun props to pose with so you can capture all the antics!
Photo via Kara’s Party Ideas
12. Fun & Games
Games are a great way for everyone to get to know each other and find out a bit more about the happy couple! One of our favourites has to be ‘He Said… She Said’ – check out some free printable games here.
Photo by Kennedy Grace Photography via My True Blu
13. Personalised Hen Party Magazine Gift
If you’re looking to get a gift from all the girls, a Personalised Hen Party Magazine is a brilliant and thoughtful idea she’ll LOVE and cherish afterwards. This Heat magazine version from Irish company Glossy.ie comes in 8 or 12 page version and can include childhood photos, amusing stories from the girls, the hen party itinerary and some fun celeb based features she’ll get a laugh out of! Check out some samples and find out more here.
14. Hen Party Survival Kits
Ensure your girls are prepared for all eventualities with these fun Hen Party Hangover Kit Bags available from BeCollective on Etsy. Fill them with everything from sunglasses, painkillers and bobbins to little morning after life savers like sweets and crisps. If you’re after more inspiration, check out awesome hen party survival kit ideas here.
