I'm planning my own hen too. I know what I want so I'd rather plan it myself then that way I know it's done and it will be something I want to do. I don't want to stress whether my bms having sorted anything. I'm thinking spa day then meal and drinks in the evening.
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CommentAuthorMrs Jones
I quite fancy the idea of a murder mystery night and party afterwards. My sister is sorting it all out, so have kind of told her what I would like to do. Probably not everybody's cup of tea, but I do amateur dramatics in my spare time and thought this could be fun!!
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CommentAuthorErinP42
My MOH will be organising mine but she knows me so well I'm not worried. I want a nice relaxing spa day and maybe a meal at night (don't drink so party doesn't suit me)
I've booked a big house in Newcastle for me and 9 other people for two nights. Then my MOH and bridesmaids will organise what we actually do when we're there xx
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Sam- how much was it to stay in the house at Newcastle if you don't mind me asking? X
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CommentAuthorElinor Claire
I organised my own as my MOH's were both really busy and my other bridesmaids were not really ready to take that on. I ended up with a wine and cheese tasting session which was really effective and everyone enjoyed it. There was a buffet meal as well as the taste samples, and a quiz in teams to provide a bit of extra fun.
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CommentAuthorKatieH
I've decided that I want a weekend at Centre Parcs. I've never been and always wanted to go. I will be doing that about 3 weeks before the wedding and then the weekend before the wedding I am having another hen night and going into town for a meal and cocktails.
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CommentAuthorKatieH
Centre Parcs is going to be too expensive and a lot of people can't be away for 3 nights so that's off the cards. Been speaking to a hens party organiser and one idea is cocktail making 12-2. This includes party games, a few cocktails and shots and food. Then 6-8pm Spanish tapas evening. £60 pp. After that we do our own thing like go to some more bars. Accommodation can be included for a bit extra. Spending the day with one of my BMs tomorrow so will go over a few ideas and then get the ball rolling :)
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CommentAuthorFlossie
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That sounds fun Katie! Love the sound of the tapas evening especially! Fingers crossed you can start getting it sorted then you can relax knowing it's booked and just look forward to it! xx
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CommentAuthorKatieH
Exactly Flossie. I just want to get it booked now. It does sound like fun. Also if it rains it won't matter as we will be inside. I love tapas so when he mentioned that I was like oh yeah lol. I don't know if I'll bother with accommodation as we all live in Bristol so would be cheaper to get taxis home but I'll ask all the girls first as it may be useful for somewhere to go and chill before we have the tapas evening xx
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CommentAuthorSarah D
That sounds great Katie! hope you can get booked up soon!
I brought up the subject of my hen a few weeks ago, Ive found the perfect house to rent and found exactly what I would like to do for my hen nearby, 2 of the girls were so offended by this and said its all to be a surprise why are you such a control freak! this really annoyed me! I didn't think it was a crime to suggest places or even have an input in my own hen! My other Bm was so understanding and she said why shouldn't you have an input! so at the moment im pretty annoyed about the whole thing and fell like I cant talk to them without having my head bitten off, am I wrong in saying that I should have an input? xx
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CommentAuthorEmily17
Katie that sounds great. I love tapas too :)
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CommentAuthorEmily17
Not at all Sarah, some brides like it to be a surprise and others like to be involved. It doesn't mean that you're a control freak at all. My sister has already mentioned ideas to me so even though she's organising it isn't keeping her plans a secret from me. There is no right or wrong way to do it at all (same as the wedding itself)
Not sure how long you'll have the house for but could you maybe play the one day and then let them plan the rest of it? Or say I would really love to do xxx can you please try to fit that into your plans?
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CommentAuthorFlossie
Nope, not wrong at all!
As you know I handed over the planning to my bridesmaids which majorly backfired and caused me a lot of stress worrying about what they were going to plan. The place we have booked was somewhere that was my suggestion and they were all happy with it. I think it's unfair of them to bite your head off - it's YOUR hen, of course you're allowed an input! xx
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CommentAuthorSarah D
Thanks Emily, I know deep down there is nothing wrong with my input, but they way they made me feel I felt like saying don't bother with a hen at all! I did say to them it was only a suggestion and the house is such a good price, I want to keep control of the cost too as I don't want anyone feeling like they cant go or have to struggle to go so this was a perfect option! Not saying I need to know all they things to do over the weekend but I would like some input xx
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CommentAuthorSarah D
Thanks Flossie! I couldn't agree more with what you have said just hope they can be more calm next time or I will not be having a hen at all xx
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CommentAuthorFlossie
Hopefully they will have had time to reflect on it and realise that actually you are fully entitled to be involved in the planning of your own hen if you want to be! xx
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CommentAuthorSarah D
I really hope so Flossie! xx
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CommentAuthorSarah D
Oh and what i find more insulting is, one of the girls she got married last year, she cancelled her hen do organised by her bridesmaids as she wasn't happy she had no input! she's a hypocrite xx
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CommentAuthorFlossie
Then she really has no leg to stand on at all! She should be fully understanding of the situation! xx
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CommentAuthorSarah D
Yeah I would like to think she will be more understanding xx
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CommentAuthorMrs M Wade
My sil is looking into things for my hen. I've told her the things I do and don't want so will see what and comes back with
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CommentAuthorFutureMrsW
Good plan to send a spy in to do a reccie ;)
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CommentAuthorStephH96
Is it ok to not have a hen/stag? TBH i cant be bothered to organise it and i dont really have a budget for one!
CommentAuthorEmily17
Yes, you do what you want for your wedding. If you don't want one that's fine
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CommentAuthorFlossie
You could always do something small Steph - maybe just go out for a couple of drinks? That way everyone can pay for themselves (though I'd expect them to anyway whatever you were doing), and means you don't have to personally spend a lot. xx
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CommentAuthorMrsNicholls2B
i am having a joint hen party with my future sister in law (we are each others bridesmaids) we have booked an apartment in liverpool for 2 nights which sleeps 16 people, i haven't been there before but supposed to be really good, we plan on doing cocktail making on one of the nights :)
CommentAuthorAmandaM54
I'm doing a weekend in Edinburgh, we are doing a mini highland games and an 80s dance class! I cant wait it will be such a giggle :)
CommentAuthorMrs M Wade
I'm having 2 hen dos. First one is champagne breakfast and the 2nd one is cocktail making in town
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CommentAuthorMrs Jones
My hen is all booked for Fri 15/Sat 16 April. My sister organised it and I know absolutely nothing. I trust her completely and no there will be no strippers, willies or anything awful that will just make me really cringey!! Looking forward to it.
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CommentAuthorEmmilou82
My birthday is that Saturday Lindsey....ill think about you.
We are going to Liverpool on Saturday 4th June for 1 night but having a cocktail making class in the day and lots of drinking at night
I'm have a totally tacky hen night lol
Tutus, Willies, silly games, the lot lol
I can't wait!!
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CommentAuthorMrs Jones
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I've always wanted to go to Liverpool and do The Beatles tour. Each to their own, but I am sure after several drinks in me, that would be fun, but I'd be worrying too much beforehand so better that I think it will low key.
The only clue my sister has given me is to "wrap up warm...." Cryptic.
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CommentAuthorMrs Jones
Oh and not sure if there is heating.... Its not camping as my mum and Aunt are coming along and my mum is 65 and my Aunt 67!!!
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CommentAuthorMrs M Wade
Great news Lindsey x
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CommentAuthorStephH96
Lindsey could you be going to an ice bar maybe? Or just skating?
CommentAuthorEmmilou82
Oooooh good call Steph....
I understand Lindsey, it's not everyone's cup of tea lol
I'm daft as a brush and just want to be daft and silly xx
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I've seen a chocolate making workshop that looks amazing. It's a half day thing, but I think it would be really good to do, and would suit lots of my female friends. I'm not one for going out on the town and drinking, so this would be right up my street too. Then maybe go for a nice meal afterwards to finish off the evening.
Either that or the "secret" room at *******Ch○((yw○((yd○○d@h in Brighton. That looks amazing.
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CommentAuthorFayeH
Me and the groom are having a Hag do. We're going to battlefield live in the afternoon (a bit like laser tag for grown ups, you get full camo gear and are dropped off in the middle of acres of land and have to find the 'enemy' - the other team - and have various missions/combat scenarios. It's awesome) and it's going to be Bride Vs Groom. In the evening we're going to Manchester for pub crawls - the plan is that we'll split into our respective groups to go round with but we'll all meet up every fourth pub or so.
CommentAuthorLeanneR0186
Faye that sounds ace.
I am having 2 hen's, one is in June which is quite far from our wedding but my MOH lives in NZ she is back then and not back to the day before the wedding so doing one that weekend. We are off to Dublin for the weekend, I have no idea what we are doing lol. The second one I am having in Oct, I am having it at my dad's house as he has a hot tub and we are going to have a hot tub party, this one is mainly family and close friends. xx
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CommentAuthorEmily17
Gutted! I just walked past a sweet shop and saw a sign outside for a mad hatters tea party. Went in to ask for details thinking it would be tea and sweets but no. Its a kids party where they cook kids party food and you can buy sweets after if you want :( gutted! I love sweets and tea!
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CommentAuthorLeanneR0186
Emily could you recreate your own mad hatters tea party? xx
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CommentAuthorEmily17
I'm sure we could. It gave me thie idea of hiring out the tea shop. Its a little independent shop that only sells tea. you can take your own food in there but they sell over 100 types and it is so lovely! Problem is for the people who don't like tea....
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CommentAuthorLeanneR0186
Do they do soft drinks? I am sure people could find something they like, sounds like a fab idea x
