Not every bride wants her hen’s night to involve pink tulle, bar shots and phallic symbols. If your hen cringes at the idea of a tacky night out on the town, here are some classy hen’s night ideas.
1. Mexican Themed Fiesta
For fun colourful brides that enjoy a festive celebration a Mexican themed hen’s party is a great option. Present the bride with a beautiful Mexican inspired crown to make sure everyone remembers this night is all about her and kick off the fun with a margarita making class. Pair your handmade cocktails with a flavoursome array of Mexican bites. A good idea is to include a make your own taco and burrito station.
2. Champagne Brunch
Take the ‘night’ out of Hen’s night for the ultimate classy bridal event, a champagne brunch. This has become a popular option in recent times as more and more brides want to celebrate their upcoming nuptials in a way they won’t cringe to remember. A champagne brunch should include a Brunch bar loaded with delicious treats such as mini pancakes, fresh fruit and bagels. You’ll also want to spend some time thinking about suitable decor including fresh flowers, crystal glasses and quality china. Last but not least, don’t forget the crucial ingredient, champagne!
3. Cooking Classes
If your bride prefers getting down and dirty in the kitchen rather than the club, why not organise a private cooking class for her and her gal pals. You can invite a professional around to a private residence to take you through some recipes or you might like to organise a class at one of her favourite restaurants. Plenty of restaurants offer the opportunity to join professional chefs for a cooking class that will not only be fun but a great learning experience for everyone involved.
4. All White Everything
While it is a social sin to wear white to a wedding unless you are the bride, there is nothing wrong with everyone wearing white to the hen’s night. In fact it’s an idea that is trending at the moment and creates a great overall aesthetic. This theme is of course best suited to relaxed daytime style hen’s events where dirty clubs and kabab runs will be avoided. An elegant theme needs to be met with an elegant venue. Why not organise a long lunch in the vineyards? Pull out all the stops and organise a helicopter charter so your future bride can arrive in style.
5. Private Dining
If you’re after a more intimate affair, a private dining experience is a great option. For something special, book a private dining room at your favourite restaurant and organise a multi-course menu with wine pairing. Or organise the venue to do cocktail classes with nibbles.
6. Private Charter
If your group has a larger budget, a private helicopter charter or sailboat charter is a unique way to celebrate your bride-to-be’s hen’s night. A helicopter charter can be organised to take the bride to a winery for lunch, where she will be met by the rest of the party. On the other hand, a sunset cruise around the bay with champagne and nibbles is a beautiful way to celebrate.
7. Rent a Holiday Home
Renting a holiday home is a really affordable way to celebrate a hen’s night. If your bride-to-be is a beach lover then organise a coastal getaway in one of Australia’s many beach towns. Or alternatively, plan a trip to the mountains for some fresh air and greenery. Organise a Get there before the bride and stock the house with all the food and drinks needed for a luxury weekend away.