I'm planning my Hen Night in Dublin for 14 girls (my family, my H2B's immediate family and my close friends) I think 14 is a fairly big number so I'm planning a smaller do for everyone else, just a meal and a night out in our local town or something.
A few people have turned their nose up at the concept of me having 2 do's (I think it's because they've not been invited to the Dublin do) but do you think I'm being cheeky/selfish by having 2?
Also, have you got any recommendations for things to do in Dublin? I'm not really a Guinness girl so the factory is out of the question!
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CommentAuthorbridalmiss
Hmm not really, as long as you're not expecting to go free on both etc - but if so, bonus! Seriously though instead of calling it 2 hen do's, pitch the meal as a celebration towards you getting married meal, I would think that would be fine - however, if any people are invited to both then I'd accept that maybe it's a bit much to expect them to accept both invites etc.
I think there's an open top bus tour in Dublin, you'd have to look at a tourist site etc for ideas - can't believe you're planning this already when your wedding's over 1.5 years away!! I'd best think about mine at some point!
CommentAuthorchubblywubbly
im having two!! were are having a weekend away a month before the wedding somewhere (MOH wont tell me where!!) then having a meal out with all the girls a couple of weeks before the wedding! one main reason because one of my bridesmaids is only 15 and being my sister i would like a night out where she is welcome too and everyone thinks its a fab idea!!
so no your not being cheeky/selfish atall!! xx
CommentAuthorNavyBaby
Good idea with the younguns...I've only got 2 and they're really young so dont need to worry about them.
Bridalmiss - Some of my friends are still at uni and others have just got married/had kids/got mortgages so moneys tight everyone. We thought we'd plan well in advance as people can just save £20 a month or something towards it and it should make it a bit easier.
I wont be going for free on either event, I'll be paying the same as everyone else. And pitching the idea as a 'celebration' rather than a Hen do is a good idea. It'll only be close friends and family and BM's that are invited to both...H2B has a huge family with loads of aunties and cousins etc so I feel like I should do something to involve them too!
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CommentAuthorGuessWho
Not at all - I'm having 2 - one abroad but my sister (MOH) won;t tell me where, she keeps joking it's Benidorm (well I hope she is joking) then having a local one for those that can't afford to go and for the older relatives.
The open top bus is brilliant as are the shops and lots of live music in the bars x
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I am having two also, one abroad and one at home. I have said to the females in close family poroximity on my side and his, and obv my friends about going abroad. Some people won't be able to go and I don't mind who comes becuase I understand it's an exspense some people just don't have. The one at home will prob be a couple of weeks before the actual wedding whereas my holiday one is going to be a few months before hand, so as someone mentioned you could tell people it's not really a hen it's more of a nice meal to celebrate with your girls and get some relax time in before things kick off with wedding alert!
If you're heading to Dublin, stay in temple bar, it's lively, it's quaint, it's where the city happens :) A day of shopping on Grafton Street, and then head to see a show in the theatre :) Love Dublin (as you may be able to tell)
CommentAuthorShirleygirly
I don't think there is anything wrong with having 2 I'll probably have a weekend away, a night in my home town and a spa day. Its got to be done before I get that ball and chain around my ankle he he!
I went to Dublin with friends a couple of years ago and had an absolute blast. The Guiness factory was a complete waste of time. We literally paid £17 to walk past the boring history stuff to head straight for our "free" pint of Guiness.
There are so many bars and restaurants to visit and everybody is mega friendly. The only down side is that you need a whole lot of cash. I was paying £8.50 for Vodka & Coke and £8 for a pint of Magners. Totally worth it as it was the best weekend away ever and we only spend £17 on accomodation. x
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CommentAuthorRachel168
Dublin is lovely, temple bar is great but only if you like it loud and alcohol driven. I didn't enjoy temple bar, instead H2B and I opted to do the typical touristy things, the green tour bus is the best just because the commentary is HILARIOUS! There's loads of little cafes that do the greatest food in the world, keep an eye out for the things on the back streets; I thought they were the best places I've ever been!! XX
CommentAuthorMrs.K.Ward
Not cheeky at all hun. I'm probably having more than 2 hen things. This is down to the fact I have a few different groups of friends that I'm not sure will gel well if you know what I mean. Plus I like to make things drag out (I used to have 3 week birthday celebrations!)
1. I'm hopefully planning on an Essex night out with one group of friends, as sadly we are all obsessed with TOWIE (lol). 2. Probably some sort of family do involving activities etc. I want my mum and MIL to come to especially as they don't drink. 3. Some sort of local do that everyone else can come to. and possibly... 4. A weekend away with those that can afford it and fancy it?
All my chums seem fine with the multiple ideas at the end of the day its an excuse for a night out/party, not that we all need one!
CommentAuthorLittle Kettle
I had 2! One here in London and then one out in Vegas with my mum, her friend and my MoH (as none of them could come to the London one). I never expected anyone to pay my part (and they didn't).
Dublin is great - it's the first place that Dave and I went to stay as a couple when we were first together. He lived there for 10 years so knows it really well. I'll check with him later about his recommendations for things to do, but there's also the Jamesons distillary there!
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CommentAuthorNavyBaby
KarenZ are you from Essex? If you go to The S*gar H*t...be prepared for London prices, it's extortionate and over rated in my opinion :( We were really disappointed when we went!
HeatherG - any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
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CommentAuthorMrs Brakes
I'm going on my 2nd hen do on Friday. This is my main one that I'm looking forward to. I told the girls from this one not to worry about going to the other one as they were paying out to come to butlins for the weekend.
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CommentAuthorTrisarahtops
I wish i'd done 2 because right now I have people coming and complaining about the price of the hen night which is very reasonable. I would have invited the people who don't mind spending 100 quid on a hen weekend to spa, meal and night out and I would have invited everyone else to something really cheap and boring. Don't underestimate how much work roganising a hen night is...I'm cracking under the pressure of just one!
Its a good idea to give a budget for your main night and then anyone who has a problem with that can go to your other one. x
CommentAuthorAnnette
I'll end up with two I think as lots of my friends are traveling over from Norway and so won't be here until just before the wedding. I was planning on just having a few girls over at my hotel room the night before with some champagne, manicures and face masks, but H2B's family has made it clear that I WILL be having a "proper" hen do whether I want to or not! lol xx
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CommentAuthorShad
ALso having 2 - A spa weekend with my bridesmaids about a month or so before & then a BBQ (weather permitting) and town with everyone else the week before!
I don't think it's selfish at all! Enjoy them! I will :-D
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CommentAuthordodge
i had 2 its a good idea gives the chance for the ones who cant go to dublin to still have a night out with you
