The ‘last night of freedom’ can be a wonderful time for some fabulous female bonding with your best friends and you don’t have to spend a small fortune to have a good time! Planning a hen night sleepover is not only a lovely way of marking the end of an era and celebrating the start… read more
It’s a question often asked by the brides and chief bridesmaids – we have evening plans for the hen do, but we have no idea what to do during the day, how to keep all the girls entertained without spending a fortune, and have fun as well? The good news is – there are lots… read more
Hen and stag dos have come a long way since the days of an evening get-together the night before the big day. Now a big event for brides and grooms-to-be, everyone searches for new ways to make theirs the best yet. Just like everything to do with weddings, trends for hen and stag dos come and… read more
There’s an endless stream of girls seeking inspiration for a hen do to remember. Bored of the standard hen-night formula, the brides-to-be want to do something different and use their hen night or weekend to mark the start of their wedding celebrations. For every hen who’s had a fabulous do and a proper send-off, there is one who was… read more
So, it’s September and the kids have gone back to school, our favourite morning TV programmes are back to normal, there’s a chill in the air as the seasons change and autumn approaches. The hazy summer days of early engagement have passed and you realise there’s a million things to do for your wedding next… read more
Cupcakes – it’s the sweetest trend in cute wedding cakes. Gone is yesterday’s tired old fruit cake and in its place stands a teetering mountain of delightfully pretty and gloriously tasty cupcakes, decorated so delicately that each one is a tiny work of art. Image courtesy of Sugar We all long for beautiful wedding cakes,… read more
The destination has been chosen and the accommodation and activities are booked in, but the responsibilities on the shoulders of a chief bridesmaid shouldn’t end there! Mark Booth, editor of Hen Heaven, leads us through the duties of the CBM during the bride’s big night and shares the ultimate guide to spoiling your bride-to-be on… read more
Do you want to have a great time without spending a fortune? Great hen activities could cost a lot less than you think! When you plan a hen or stag event you need to think about how much it’s going to cost. Expense will have a huge effect on who is able to come, so… read more
Outrageous, extravagant and shamelessly expensive, there’s nothing modest about these celebby hen nights. If only we could time travel. Hen company Red Seven tell us which celeb hen nights they wish they’d been invited to! 1. Kate Moss A glass of Pinot and a pack of Twiglets was never really on the cards for Mossy’s… read more
Planning to make the bride wear an L-plate and a condom-decorated veil? No, I didn’t think so. But what are you going to dress her in on the proverbial ‘last night of freedom?’ Features Editor Kate Thompson puts her thinking cap on for hen night accessories. Images clockwise from top left, all from the Confetti shop: Hen Badge |… read more
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