Planning a hens party is both an honour but an equally daunting experience. The occasion is not only a celebration of her, but also commemorates the journey the bride-to-be, and all of her Hens have shared together leading up to this important milestone in her life. Take the stress away from planning an extraordinary Hens experience by avoiding these 5 common pitfalls in creating the special day.
Walking in Stilleto’s
In order to add excitement and variety to the celebration it is often customary to have two or three venues forming part of the celebration. Don’t make the mistake of overlooking fun Hens transport between home and the various bar, restaurant and club venues. There are some great transport options available that can become an added feature of the party from a PartyBus or LimoBus to a Stretch Hummer Limousine. Keep the all of the Hen’s together, avoid the stress of taxi’s and make the entire experience stress-free from start to finish.
Lining the stomach’s
Don’t forget to keep your inner diva’s fuelled and line the stomachs with a mouthwatering Hen’s lunch or dinner. It is a great conversation starter to break the ice amongst new friends and ensures that the energy levels stay high all day long! There are a range of food options available from light canapés to sharing platters to formal sit down dining, be sure to explore all avenues and don’t forget to take into account guest personal likes and dislikes (or allergies for that matter!)
Weather woes
A Hen celebration can often be a combination of indoor and outdoor activities. Ensure that a backup plan or Plan B is in place for adverse weather conditions…don’t be caught short or left with the stress of arranging last minute plans on the day!
The personal touch
The hen party is the precursor to the wedding and is a special celebration honoring a significant milestone in her life. Don’t make the mistake of planning your idea of the perfect Hens party. Of course keep the element of surprise but perhaps pass a few Hens Party ideas through close friends and family to ensure the day is a reflection of the Hens personal style and taste, and where possible tailor the venue choices, music, activities and cocktails to match her personality. And of course throughout the day ensure she gets the attention and love she deserves.
Slow and steady wins the race
Now we’re quick to point out the team here at OzParty are far from party poopers but to ensure a safe, fun and memorable Hens celebration it’s important to control the pace of alcohol intake during the event. In the midst of all of the excitement it’s very easy for the bride-to-be or any of her Hens to over indulge. This can result in refusal of entry at venues and is almost guaranteed to deliver the hangover from hell. Just ensure all the Hens and more importantly the bride to be pace their drinking, have regular snacks and top up regularly with water to stay hydrated and in control.
So, be sure to avoid these common mistakes in planning an unforgettable Hen’s celebration and you’ll be well on track to delivering the bride-to-be and the all of her Hens an incredible day she will cherish for a lifetime… and you of course will have the satisfaction of pulling off the best hen party ever!
