HEN PARTIES – DRESSING UP

So the drink is flowing and the meal has gone well. The older relatives are starting to say goodbye. This is now the perfect opportunity to start getting into the hen night attire you purchased. Bunny ears, angel wings, tiaras, etc are all appropriate for a hen night. Dressing up for the hen night is all part of the ritual. It is a bit of fun and makes the statement that the Bride To Be and hens are ready to party. It removes any formality from the evening and certainly gets noticed by those around the party.

If the Bride To Be is happy with the prospect of getting dressed up in all the hen party gear then you will need to select a theme for the party. When considering the options you should be mindful of the spread of ages in the group. A “Wonder Woman ” theme is probably not going to suit some of the older relatives.

So when it comes to selecting a theme what are the options.

COVERT HENS
What I mean by this is a low key approach to the dressing up process. This is really the most conservative and least offensive option. A simple pair of devil horns or a sash is all that will be required. This is the most likely choice if the Bride is shy and does not want a great deal of attention when the hens are out celebrating.

WESTERN
In terms of preparation this theme is not a great deal more difficult than the “covert” hen party. A simple cheque shirt and cowboy hat is all that is required although I have seen the addition of a whip and “lasso” add some real spice to proceedings. Cowboy boots and hot pants can also bring the party to a new level but make sure that you will be allowed into the venue you are planning to visit.

SEX AND THE CITY
This theme allows those interested into getting dressed up to show just what they can do. Personally I think it is a great option as the hens can get dressed up in killer outfits but still avoid some of the traditional hen party gear (If they want to)

There are loads more options when it comes to dressing up but as party supply specialists we think it is hard to get better than the traditional hen night L -Plates, bunny ears and sashes. As the organiser you may want to consider purchasing all the gear in bulk and making up party bags for the hens. That will allow you more time on the evening itself as you do not want to have the hassle of handing out hen party gear on the big night out.

In previous posts I have discussed the use of party bags at hen parties so what not checkout the archive of posts, you are sure to find some useful information