Hen night ideas ?

MrsEsmith

Hello
First post I'm getting married next year and I'm trying to think of a good idea for a hen night I don't drink my fianc! is going to Alton towers for his stag do as he has a rare type of epilepsy and doesn't drink either.
Does anyone have any bright ideas ? I don't want to spend a fortune as we have lots to save for

I would appreciate any ideas at all I just can't think of anything lol

Em

daisiegg

What would you normally do for fun?

What's wrong with a nice meal out, or a spa day, or your own little pamper party in someone's house, or some sort of cupcake/chocolate making class, or a day trip somewhere nice? A night out if you enjoy it; you don't have to drink?

Also, don't feel you HAVE to do something. If nothing is springing to mind and it feels like a chore to think of something...it is not compulsory!

glitterpuss

Does it have to be a "night".

You could arrange to go out for afternoon tea then onto the theatre/cinema for a girly film afterwards.

Or if finances are tight, why not ask all your hens to bring some cakes to your house, and you could have a girly night in with cake and a film?

liz-paul

Spa day/weekend. Weekend in somewhere like Butlins or Centre parcs. Doing a class as a group in something like pottery, jewellery making, cocktail making (prob not this as you don't drink), pole dancing. A day out somewhere such as a theme park, visit a city you don't know and do all the tourist stuff. Hire a narrow boat for the weekend. Afternoon tea. High ropes course like 'Go Ape'. Paintballing/laser quest. Learn a new sport for the afternoon (windsurfing, archery), go ice skating or roller blading. Rally car driving.

MadDogWoman_2

I'm going to a hen party in April, the bride doesn't drink either, we are going for a meal, followed by bingo, then those that want to are going on to a nightclub - this is where I'll be leaving.

My hen night was a meal at my favourite restaurant again as I'm a non-drinker.

The stags are going go karting, a curry then a pub crawl.

Person_one

Maybe something sporty/physical like Go-Ape, snowboarding, zorbing etc. to tire you all out and then a meal afterwards to replenish your energy, chat, relax and have a few 'hen' bits if you want, and the people who want a drink with their meal can have one but its not all about the drinking.

~_Aridjis_~

Perhaps something like bowling, and/or a nice meal?

Kynthia

As the others have said, pick an activity that you enjoy and meets the budget of the most important people to you as it's the people that make it. A night out to see Dirty Dancing at the theatre, sightseeing in London, pottery decoration class, have dinner in your home with naked waiters, an 80's weekend at Butlins, an ABBA tribute night out near you, etc.

mountainofdebt

Are you near a place that does decorating pottery sessions ( I know that sounds really vague but hopefully you'll know what I mean lol!)

I know you don't drink but can you give us more clues such as (rough) location, anticipated budget etc, what activities you'd consider going on if someone was organising a girlie weekend/night.

(have to say maddogwoman's night really floats my boat but it may sink yours lol!)

gunsandbanjos

Afternoon tea somewhere fancy? I love a good afternoon tea:-)

My many years in hospitality have made me really dislike "regular" hen parties.

pleasedelete

Do you want a hen night? if not dont have one.

It is all a new tradition and people seem to be under pressure to have one. Maybe just have the bridesmaids (if adult) round for a home cooked meal and few bottles of wine (for them)

My oh and i didnt have stag or hens- we just went for meal the weekend before with our best friends and had another meal the night before the wedding with close family.

I have been to some horrific hen dos and declined many more (yes baa humbug)