Planning the perfect hen & stag celebration

Loving the L-plates or seeking a little sophistication? Follow our guide to hen and stag party success

Forget all that ball-and-chain, 'last days of freedom' stuff. Today's stag and hen parties are all about originality and style. L-plates and silly wigs might be good fun, but it’s not for everyone, and the choice of alternatives is endless. You might decide to soak up a little culture with a city break, try your hand at bungee jumping or white-water rafting, or be pampered in a luxury spa. Or, if you’re the kind of girl who can think of nothing better than a day’s shopping followed by a few cocktails in a swanky boutique hotel, there lies your ideal hen celebration.

And, of course, there are no rules to say you have to celebrate without your other half – many couples nowadays choose to party together, combining the hens with the stags.

Whatever you decide, our complete hen and stag guide has a huge choice of ideas, inspirational stories, and organisational tips to help you celebrate in style.