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Hens nights were once considered the bride’s last night of freedom. These days, they’re viewed as a celebration of friendship and sisterhood. It’s also about the bride’s friends supporting her as she’s about to enter an exciting stage of her life. But celebrating a hens night isn’t new. Women celebrated Proaulia, a pre-marriage ritual in ancient Greece, thousands of years before the modern version of hens night that became popular during the 1970s. If you are planning one for your best friend or loved one, here are a few tips to help you plan the perfect hens night: 1. Who To Invite? Every maid of honour has this dilemma – who should I invite, and how can I be sure everyone the bride wants to the party is invited? I suggest working with the bride on this, but if you have planned a surprise event, you could start by asking the groom for the guest list. Here, in Australia, only the bride’s friends are invited, with the mothers, ... Continue reading →

Packing for a hens party can be tricky; you don’t want to be lugging a huge suitcase around, but borrowing things from fellow guests can be equally embarrassing. If you’ve been invited to a hen party, or are planning one for a friend, here are a few essentials you must pack for the weekend event: 1. Clothes: Your choice of outfits depends on the event theme and the activities you plan. For instance, if the hens party is a long weekend at a beach house, you’ll need a few shorts, a dress, strappy tops, a swimsuit, flip-flops, scarves, and a pair of sunglasses. Not to mention a sun tan lotion and moisturiser. If you’ve planned a hens night in the city, remember to carry a pair of jeans, a few classy tops, and a couple of fancy sandals or trainers. There are a few basic things you must take irrespective of where and what you’ve planned. These include perfume, plenty of clean underwear, a phone charger, a makeup bag, and a few essential OTC medicines ... Continue reading →

Planning a hens party can be stressful, particularly if you haven't planned one before. From budgeting to preparing the guest list and thinking about unique hens' party games, there are countless issues involved in throwing a successful party. If you're a first-time maid of honour and need help to plan the perfect hen do: 1. Speak To The Bride: Before you plan, please speak to the bride to understand what she's expecting. Unless you are very close to the bride, it's best not to throw a surprise, lest it adds to her stress. For one, does she want a hen? And if the bride's open to the idea, does she want a typical weekend-long party or prefers a low-key fun night with a close group of friends. You'll also need her opinion on the guest list, i.e., does she prefer a super intimate hen party with just the bridesmaids and best friends, or is she looking to include her parents and in-laws as well. 2. Budgeting: This is where problems arise, especially when the ... Continue reading →

There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a terrible year for all of us. Many brides-to-be had postponed or cancelled their weddings and bachelorette parties due to the pandemic. With the country opening up again after lockdown, and the rules relaxing to allow for weddings with a guest list of up to 30 people, there’s a list of options for throwing a hen’s party. Let me help you get started with a few COVID-safe hens’ party ideas. Staycation Venues For A Hen’s Night Celebration As people aren’t comfortable flying abroad during the pandemic, I think hen party staycations will be very popular. With good hen’s party ideas, you don’t have to follow the whole rigmarole of COVID tests, quarantining, etc. Whether you are looking for a waterfront venue, city-based staycation, or a more scheduled gateway, Australia is fortunate to provide you with some of the most luxurious and remote retreats for a hen’s party. Capella Lodge in Lord Howe Island, ... Continue reading →