The maid or matron of honour has many responsibilities in a wedding. Look great in a frock, work a gorgeous lippie, join a groomsman for the first dance and smile in the photos.
But all of these things pale into significance when compared to another duty … throwing a fabulous hen’s party worthy of their best girl.
Here are some gorgeous and elegant ideas on how to make it unforgettable.
One idea many brides currently love is a hen’s party treasure hunt, where you divide your guests into groups – with appropriate badges and insignia, of course – and then send them off to find and/or collect a wide range of essential items on a checklist. As per normal, the first team to tick all the boxes wins.
Put a new spin on games. Sourced from America, these DIY kits feature ready made greeting-style cards that come with a purpose-built space in which to write a message. After this is done, the words are then covered by an accompanying golden sticker, which guests can then scratch away. The idea with the cards is you can use them in a variety of ways, say handing one out to the winner of each game, the idea being that only one will emerge as the ‘golden ticket’ with a fantastic prize.
There’s a huge difference between a bride-to-be who enjoys a little special attention and one who wants to be at the centre of it. Sometimes it’s about age, sometimes it’s about personality, and sometimes it’s about venue. Fortunately, there’s plenty of ways to cater for all. For girls who are a little bit shyer, you can skip the traditional veil adornment and instead mark them with a gorgeous rosette that defines their status as a VIP without screaming it to the world.
Meanwhile, for engaged girls who are a little bit more comfortable in the spotlight, a bride to be sash always goes down a treat, and is an absolute magnet for a few free cocktails if you settle down at a bar.
Something else you can also never go wrong with is bunting, especially if it pays tribute to the woman of the honour.
There’s a reason social media sites such as Pinterest and Instagram are so popular – and that’s the fact people LOVE to look at beautiful photos. In fact you’d probably be hard pressed to find a bride who hadn’t set up a board or two with inspirations for her own big day. With this in mind, take the lesson to heart that appearances matter and put in the time and effort to create a beautiful space with real wow factor.
Oversized balloons are also on trend right now, as are gorgeous tassels in hues ranging from pastel to metallic. They look especially appealing sitting in a mini milk bottle full of Pimms or punch, again enhancing the idea that little touches can have a big impact.
Another nice way to cap off the celebration in style would be with a beautiful favour – presented in exquisite packaging. You could opt for a gorgeous hessian favor bag embellished with lace and personalized tags attached.
A crafty DIY class – whether it’s making scrapbooks, bunting, favor bags or even creating a photo board.
I think the secret to throwing a great hen’s party is to keep it true to the bride. It’s about making sure the celebration is a reflection of her personality and interests and that it focuses on what she enjoys doing, rather than what the attendants may enjoy doing. It’s about creating a celebration that will long linger in her memories – for all the right reasons.
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