{"id":50974,"date":"2018-06-06T17:17:26","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T17:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topweddingquestions.com\/blog\/?p=12256"},"modified":"2018-06-06T17:17:26","modified_gmt":"2018-06-06T17:17:26","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-planning-a-budget-hen-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/bachelorette-party-questions\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-planning-a-budget-hen-do","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Planning a Budget Hen Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a key part of the bride\u2019s wedding party, it is up to you to give the soon-to-be-bride a perfect send off to her marital world. There is no better way than calling all her girlfriends and throwing her the ultimate hen party.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, planning a hen party can be both stressful and threaten to put a strain on your wallet. Here are a few tips and ideas to help you plan a fantastic hen do without spending a fortune.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Make a Guest List<\/b><\/p>\n

The first thing you must do is make a guest list. Get the bride to list out every person she wishes to be a part of her hen night. This way you will not have missed anyone out and will also have the exact tally of the people you would be expecting at the party.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Set a Budget<\/b><\/p>\n

While some guests would love to chug an expensive bottle of champagne at the hippest bar in town, not everyone can afford to do that. Setting up a budget is important so the night does not call for any awkward or stressful financial situations. Remember it\u2019s meant to be fun!<\/span><\/p>\n

Consult your bridesmaids and the bride-to-be and then set a budget that seems comfortable to everyone.\u00a0This would ensure everybody has fun at the party and is not sweating bullets over the expensive state of affairs.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Pick a Location<\/b><\/p>\n

You must figure out whether it would be an indoor affair or an outdoor adventure well in time. Again, keep the bride-to-be in the loop. It is her special moment after all. The weekend or the night has to be all about her.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ask for her suggestions and gauge what she is looking forward to. She may want a more mellow sleepover while you go all out and throw a wild hen party for her at a club. That would not only ruin her mood but also make you look inconsiderate. So let her make the call.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Set a theme<\/b><\/p>\n

Once the budget has been set, you can start brainstorming on a theme. Themed hen parties can add a lot of flavor to the night.<\/span><\/p>\n

You could pick up a \u201860s inspired retro theme or have a superhero edition. Dress up and party like you did at sleepovers when you were young, only this time trading hot chocolate for your choice of poison. It could be your way of paying homage to her journey from a young girl to a woman and could mean a lot to the bride.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Embark on an Outdoor Adventure<\/b><\/p>\n

A budget hen party does not mean you have to stay indoors. Don your party hats and your finest attires and <\/span>hit a nightclub<\/span><\/a>. To be economical, you can slide expensive bottles of champagne for some good wine and dance the night away.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Think out of the Box<\/b><\/p>\n

Not every hen party has to involve bar crawling and club hopping. Here are some ingenious and budget-friendly ways to throw <\/span>a beautiful hen do<\/span> for your best friend without settling on the fun quotient.<\/span><\/p>\n