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A bachelorette or hens party, is a party organized specifically for a woman who is about to be married. Although the concept is quite similar to a bachelor party, the activities that take place during a hens night out, have very little in common with the celebrations organized for the groom and his friends.
If this is the first hens party you are organizing, you may need some guidelines to help you with the planning. Carefully read the following tips. You will find them quite helpful
10 Hens Party Planning Tips
1. Select a convenient date It is not unheard of the have a hens party a month before the wedding. If that is the best time to get all the guests together, go for it!
2. Pick a hen's party theme The most fun themes are those related to the couple. If one likes to cook, make it a Master Chef hens night. You can virtually pick any theme, from naughty nurse to sexy biker chicks.
3. Set a budget When organizing your event activities, take into consideration that not everyone can afford a dinner at an exclusive restaurant, or elaborate fees at a popular nightclub.
4. Make a guest list The number of people and their individual personalities will greatly influence your hens party activities, and location. If the party participants are all younger, you may consider a loud and crazy nightclub, but if you are also inviting grandma, and a couple of older aunties, it may be better to organize your gathering at home, or at a small hall at one of the local diners.
5. Decide on the type of hens party you are aiming for Will this be a frugal fest, or will it be classy and elaborate? Will you gather at a posh restaurant for biscuits and tea, or will you all go white water rafting before hitting the bar?
6. Make a list of games Some ladies simply like to sit together and socialize, while others like to be very active. If games are on the activity list, you will have to decide between "clean" or "risqu" entertainment. The last thing you want during a hens part is for a guest to be offended and leave. Therefore, always keep a few spare games on hand in case you notice that some are less popular than others.
7. Arrange for transportation - Transportation may be required during a hens night out. The rule: "Don't drink and drive," also applies during a bachelor or bachelorette party. You may also require a car, limousine or minibus between activities.
8. Send invitations - Once you know your guests, the location of the party, the theme and other pertinent hens party details, you will have to send out invitations. Give the guests plenty of time to RSVP, and mention the estimated cost to them.
9. Collect payment Either you, or someone you appoint, will have to collect the money for club entrance fees, party accessories, meals, etc. These funds should be collected ahead of time as you will need to pay for some of your expenses upfront.
10. Mementos People love photos. Be prepared to take lots of pictures during the hens party. Snap shots not only of the bride-to-be, but of every guest, including yourself! Like everyone else, you too should have fabulous mementoes to remember that magnificent hens night out by.
