Modern day hen do ideas - time to celebrate

The hen do is the perfect opportunity to shower your bridesmaids with love before the big day. It’s all about celebrating your friendship, laughing until your cheeks hurt and making the most of your time together. 

If you're looking for unique and fun ways to honour your girlies, here are some ideas from hen experts, bookaparty.com

Bottomless Brunch
Treat your bridal crew to a bottomless brunch where the prosecco and pancakes keep coming. Head to the city centre of your choice and enjoy a fun atmosphere, good music and tasty food to suit a range of tastes. Whether it’s a full English breakfast, avocado toast, fluffy waffles or pizza, your taste buds will be in heaven, and unlimited drinks help you to kick off your day in style. Sip on free-flowing glasses of fizz, cocktails, beer, cider or soft drinks as you let your hair down and even enjoy some live entertainment from DJs to cabaret shows. 

Cocktail Making
Shake things up with a cocktail making class for you and your besties. You’ll learn the art of mixing Mojitos, Martinis, Manhattans and more under the guidance of a professional mixologist. They’ll teach you how to make a selection of mouth-watering drinks, step by step. As the drinks flow, so will the laughs as you indulge in a bit of friendly competition to see who can make the tastiest cocktail. To make it even more memorable, you could create a signature bridal cocktail that you can serve at your wedding, a little nod to this fun Galentine’s Day with your bridesmaids.

Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea isn’t just for your nan; it’s great fun for all ages. After all, who doesn’t enjoy tucking into delicious food? Pick a chic or modern venue and chow down on sweet and savoury treats such as cakes, dainty finger sandwiches, pastries and scones piled high with jam and clotted cream. Expect a laid-back atmosphere where you can relax, unwind and catch up with your girls. For something a little cheeky, opt for a boozy twist with cocktails or a glass of prosecco or Champagne. Cheers to that!

Drag Show
Prepare yourselves to be totally entertained because nothing brings the energy like a night at a drag show. Watch fabulous queens lip sync, strut, hair flip and sass on stage with dance routines, singalongs and comedy performances. You might even win a prize! You’ll laugh, cheer and maybe even find yourself up on stage for a cheeky dance or competition. Some drag shows offer brunch, dinner or drinks packages, making it a full experience your group will rave about long after the curtains close.

Dance Class
Get your groove on with a themed dance class that’ll have everyone laughing and letting their hair down. Whether it’s busting out Britney’s classic routines, nailing Beyonce moves or recreating iconic scenes from Grease or Dirty Dancing, it’s a perfect way to bond with the bridesmaids and let loose. If you want something a bit sassier, try a burlesque or pole dancing class. You could even try a Lip Sync Battle where you channel your inner pop icons and go head to head like the stars from the hit TV show. 

From the Heart
Sometimes, the most meaningful celebrations come from the heart. Plan a day or evening that’s all about showing gratitude to your bridesmaids. Write personalised letters for each of them, sharing your favourite memories and the reasons you treasure them. Create a memory jar filled with special moments or quotes or give them little customised gifts like engraved jewellery or photo albums. It’s a lovely and thoughtful way to make them feel valued and loved.

Book a Party is a leading hen party company, offering a wide range of fun and exciting activities and experiences in the UK and Europe to create unforgettable memories for the bride and her tribe.