Wedding season is upon us girls, and with weddings come hen parties and celebrations. With invites flooding in left, right and centre, it’s no surprise that we’re getting more cost-conscious…
What started as a girlie night in with cocktails and takeaway can become a much more extravagant affair when girls get together, and with so many of them happening, you’ll be starting to worry how you can afford all these kind of ‘nights in’.
For brides-to-be and their hens, remember you don’t need to break the bank to have a fabulous time. Viki Sanders from hen and stag do company, Red7, shares her top tips on organising a hen party on a shoestring…
Invite your nearest and dearest
You don’t need to invite every female guest that’s attending the wedding. A hen do is for the bride-to-be to share her final nights of freedom with her closest friends. These are the girls who are happy to splash extra cash for their bestie.
Do it yourself
Props and fancy dress on a hen do are usually a must, but the cost can add up. Have some arts and crafts time and make your own decorations and outfits. This can be a fun way to get together before the actual hen party itself.
Short and sweet
Lots of hens love to go on weekend trips, however don’t feel the pressure to if you’re tight on cash. Instead, organise a fun activity during the day or a crazy night out with the girls. This considerably cuts accommodation and activity costs.
Clothes swap or re-wear a classic
Most girls see the need to buy a new outfit for every occasion. Re-wear one of your classics that you’ve not worn in a while, swap with a friend or try an online clothes swapping site like www.vinted.co.uk. Once you’ve had a few drinks, it’s unlikely you’ll remember what you’re wearing anyway.
Use your skills
Cocktail making masterclasses are a very popular choice with hens. Enjoy this activity during the day, then rent an apartment and put your new skills to the test. You can have a wild party and not even have to leave the apartment! That’s the outfit worries and night out costs gone.
For more tips on how to have a hen party on a shoestring, check out this page right here, or follow @Red7Leisure on Twitter.
