do i have to invite all the women from the hens night to my wedding?

Both events are all about YOU and celebrating YOUR love! so you make sure you do what is best for you on those days! 
If it is a small traditional wedding you may not be inviting all the people you wish to celebrate with. If that's the case invite them just to your hens night and make a point of saying this night is way way to celebrate with all the people closest to you.

You do you girl!

There is absolutely no right or wrong here. Both events are completely about the Bride to Be. Hens Parties can be kept intimate with only a close group of friends or can be expanded out to really include everyone. The number of people you want at your wedding is completely up to you and sometimes it might mean that not everyone can attend the wedding. Your Hens is completely unique to you and can become/cater for you in whatever way you want. Call it the super power of being the Bride!

Great Question! The simple answer is to do what you want to do! In Traditional (formal) etiquette, everyone at the Hens party would also be at the wedding but Hens Parties have come a long way since then. Many Couples are aiming for more intimate weddings now and simply don't have room on the invite list for Jan in accounts that you have lunch with on Wednesday's! What about a friend who is new to you since you sent your wedding invites? Let's face it - lots can happen in the wait between invites prepared & the wedding day! Also, if you are having a wedding away overseas or out of town this can often be the best way to include your wider circle of friends too!

It is important that you have the opportunity to celebrate with everyone you would like to of course, so the Hens Party can be a great opportunity for this! It is crucial to manage everyone's expectations from the outset though, to ensure there is no confusion. Send a handwritten note with their Hens Party invite saying that you would love the opportunity to share your final fling with them, even though you are having a small/out of town (*Insert valid reason here*) wedding & can't wait to catch up for dinner/coffee/drinks after the wedding too!

Only you know your friends & your situation. Be honest & upfront with those friends that aren't invited to the wedding and be prepared that some people may not choose to attend. Those that do, though, will love you for the inclusion!

Happy Planning! xx