Happy hen party!

Every bride should enjoy her last bit of freedom

Strictly speaking, the hen night is the responsibility of the chief bridesmaid. So choose well! Make sure you’ve discussed what kind of event you want to have beforehand. Nowadays the ‘last night of freedom’ is often a last weekend or even longer.

Favourite hen activities include pampering sessions -- if you can’t afford a trip to a spa then ask all the hens to bring face masks, foot baths and nail polish and do it yourselves. Activity hen nights, involving such activities as pottery or line dancing are also popular. Or why not enter the territory of the stag and try paint ball or tank driving?

Joint hen and stag parties are increasingly popular with modern couples who may often have many mutual friends. Book a private room at a smart restaurant, or even take over a cottage in the country for the weekend, and party!

For loads of great hen party ideas, go to our Hen and Stag section.