More and more people are choosing to extend their hen party from a simple evening affair to a whole day, or even a weekend. Coming up with original ideas to create a truly memorable hen party can be difficult, especially if you have to consider the needs of older family members as well as the bride’s younger friends. Here are a few hen party ideas to suit a variety of tastes and budgets.
- Arrange a chocolate making workshop
Nothing makes a group of girls happier than chocolate! Beginning your hen party with a chocolate making workshop can really set the tone for a day of girlish fun. As well as learning a bit about the history of chocolate you will get the chance to make your own delicacies and sample a fair few as well. Just be sure to leave some time between the workshop and dinner.
- Take a belly dancing lesson
Whether you visit a dance studio, or get a private lesson in the comfort of your own home, a belly dancing session can be a fun way to break the ice and start the giggling at your hen party. After learning a few of the basic movements you should have the chance to put together group routine complete with coin scarves or veils.
- Go hot air ballooning
Whatever part of Australia you live in there is bound to be local company offering spectacular hot air balloon rides that will make your hens party a truly memorable occasion. Finish off a peaceful hour spent floating through the sky with a traditional champagne breakfast before moving onto the rest of your day.
- Visit a day spa
For the ultimate in relaxation, why not visit a day spa for a girly day of pampering. Massages, facials and manicures can be combined with a few hours of relaxing by the pool and eating a delicious lunch. This is especially good for the stressed out bride that needs a break from wedding planning.
- Hire a party bus
Starting your night time celebrations with a swing is guaranteed if you a hire a party bus to tour the sights of your local city. Kitted out with music, lights and a bar, a party bus will provide your own personal nightclub on wheels, and will stop at all your favourite party destinations, finally dropping you at a venue of your choice.
- Prepare a few hen night games
Have a few hen night games up your sleeve for when the hen party needs an injection of fun. Provide a list of tasks for bride to complete during the day, starting tame and building up to completely outrageous as the night goes on. Ask the groom to answer a few questions in advance and then ask the bride to guess his replies; every right answer deserves a prize, every wrong answer a forfeit.
- Plan a lunchtime restaurant crawl
A restaurant crawl is guaranteed to appeal to all the foodies amongst you. Pick a local area renown for good restaurants and cruise four or five, having a light course at each one. Mix and match foods from different countries, a variety of drinks, and decedent desserts to get that perfect long lunch.
- Make it a theme night
Most of the above ideas can easily be combined with more traditional hen party activities such as a gathering of friends and family at home, or going out for dinner followed by dancing. Whatever type of hen party you choose, a little planning and imagination can ensure the bride has a fun and girly send off into married life.
