Hen Party Dilemmas and Hen Party Ideas London

Arranging a hen party sounds simple enough, but trying to get a group of girls to agree on anything, let’s admit, it can be a nightmare. There will be key decisions that you will have to take, whether you are the bride or the maid of honour.

Here are some of the common dilemmas party planners face when comes to planning hen parties and some of the ways to resolve them:

Dilemma 1: Should the Hen Party be a surprise or planned with the bride?

The majority of hen parties are arranged in consultation with the bride. They may not know everything that is going to happen on the night, but they usually know the date, who has been invited, and where the party is going to start.

If you are arranging a surprise, make sure it is something that the bride would really love. Be honest with yourself; is she a burlesque dancing, male stripper, all night drinking session kind of girl, or would she prefer a cookery class and a manicure?

Dilemma 2: One night or more?

It is becoming more common for hen parties to take place over an entire weekend. Taking a trip to a different city for a hen party can be a great way to get that party feeling.

Many hen party groups opt going abroad. No matter what the tastes and preferences of your group are you’ll be able to find something that suits all of you. The options available in the UK are as varied as the hen parties, whether you are looking for beaches, big city excitement or buzzing nightlife, you will be spoilt for choice. The most popular hen weekend destinations in the UK are London and Brighton.

Of course these types of hen party can be very expensive, and you will need to judge whether the people the bride wants to invite can afford it.

Dilemma 3: What hen party activity?

If you’re struggling to decide what activity to choose for your hen weekend, have you thought about a dance lesson? Dance activities have become extremely popular for hen parties. Why? Dance lessons are unconventional, fantastic bonding experience and create memories that your group can look back on with a smile on their faces!

Remember, hen party dance activities are extremely popular amongst ladies are typically booked months in advance. So, if you want to take dance lesson on your hen weekend, it is imperative that you plan ahead and make necessary arrangements. Look through the dance activities providers’ websites, gather all the information you need and make reservations for the dance lesson well before the hen weekend to avoid last minute disappointment.

No one ever said throwing a good hen do would be easy! Don’t be afraid to ask for help or for ideas. Hen Party Planning should be an enjoyable and fun experience, don’t get bogged down with the little things and just enjoy planning your best friends ‘last night of freedom!’