Low Key Hen Party Ideas
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Are you looking for a more chilled-out and casual approach to your pre-wedding celebrations?
Check out our list of low key hen party ideas below, perfect for making your occasion memorable.
While hen parties are commonly associated with all-night clubbing, dancing ‘til the sun rises, and endless boozing, we know that that’s not everybody’s cup of tea. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of low-key hen do ideas, ideal for those who would prefer a more chilled out experience with the girls before the bride-to-be gets hitched!
Whether it’s going out for a casual meal and a round of classy drinks or playing some hilarious hen party games with the girls, there’s a whole host of things you can do to have a relaxed time whilst making unforgettable memories.
What are the 6 Best Low Key Hen Party Ideas?
With so many games, ideas, activities, and girl groups, it can be hard to sift through it all to find the right ones to suit your occasion. Thankfully, we’ve done all the research for you, so all you need to do is check out our list below to get some inspiration!
1. Party at Home
Even though more and more groups are travelling to different party cities across the UK and Europe for their celebrations, the popularity of events at home is also rising.
With so many hen party entertainment ideas, why not host your pre-wedding celebrations in the comfort of your own home?
This is a fantastic way to avoid all the hustle and bustle and make memories with the girls in a happy and comfortable environment.
2. Shopping Trip
A classic idea that not many can say no is to get the girls together for an all-out shopping bonanza!
Whether heading to your local city centre or a bigger shopping centre out of town, you and the girls deserve to indulge in some retail therapy before the big day arrives.
You could enjoy something like this before having a girl's night in.
3. Casual Meal
One thing is for certain: no hen night is complete without a mouth-watering meal. Taking the girls to a local restaurant or your favourite eatery is a great way to chat, laugh and enjoy delicious cuisine.
If you have members of the group who aren’t familiar with each other, this is the perfect chance for you to break the ice.
4. Sophisticated Drinks
Head to a classy bar to enjoy a round (or two) of sophisticated cocktails & bubbles. Whether you plan on heading to your local favourite spot or an upmarket venue, there’s no reason you and the girls can’t treat yourselves to a bottle of bubbly to see off the bride-to-be in style!
5. Keep the Group Small
Easily, one of the toughest parts of planning a hen do is deciding who to invite. We recommend that for a truly low key hen party, you will want to keep the group size small.
As hard as this may be, being selective and deciding who the bride will want to be there is the best way to keep the numbers down and the atmosphere relaxed.
If you know that the bride-to-be is set on having a more casual party, she will definitely be thankful for you keeping the number of attendees low. See our hen ideas for small groups here.
6. Rent a Party House
The ultimate way to celebrate is with a hen party house for you and the girls. Whether you’re planning a one-night stay, a weekend away or longer, there’s a huge variety of large houses.
With options all over the UK ranging from city centre apartments to countryside cottages, look at some of these insane Airbnb apartments for groups and see what all the fuss is about!
Add Some Activities into Your Low Key Hen Do
1. Smartphone Treasure Hunt
Taking the ladies on a smartphone city treasure hunt around your local city is a wonderful idea to keep it more civilised. You’ll get to see all discovered landmarks while having a little bit of a competition with each other
2. Yoga Class at Home
Choose a relaxing yoga class at your home with selected friends. No pressure, have fun with the women you invite and want to participate.
The instructor will come to your home or venue and make it a session to remember.
See Yoga Hen Party Classes >
3. Spa Pamper Day
Everybody loves a bit of TLC now and again, and the bride-to-be deserves some with all the planning stress she has to take care of.
Do her a favour and treat her and the rest of the girls to a luxurious spa pamper day hen party. Taking place at a city centre spa, head down to enjoy a jacuzzi soak or steam room session.
Trust us when we say there’s no better way to unwind on your low-key hen weekend than this.
4. Mobile Flower Crown Making
It is a classy yet creative activity that’s becoming a popular UK hen party idea.
The girls are guaranteed to be pleasantly surprised with a flower crown-making hen party.
Not only will you get to keep your wonderful new creation, but you’ll also receive a presentation box to take home with you, making memories that will last a lifetime.
Low Key Hen Party Games
1. Advice for the Bride
A classic that can either be played as a light-hearted game full of laughter or as a meaningful sentiment, Advice for the Bride is a simple game that doesn’t require much planning or organising, as the only things you’ll need are cards and pens.
Using cards with sentence starters such as “On your honeymoon, remember to…”, each girl will fill out their own before giving them to the bride-to-be. Whether it’s genuine tips on maintaining a lasting marriage or telling the bride to tell her husband off if he snores, everybody can interact and get involved with this budget-friendly game.
2. How Well Do You Know the Bride?
Everybody is guaranteed to be howling with laughter by the end of playing How Well Do You Know The Bride.
All you will need for this memorable activity is a pen and paper. The premise of the game is simple; the girl who knows the bride-to-be the most will compile a list of questions relating to the bride (for example, “What was the bride-to-be’s first job?” that each of the hens must answer.
Once everybody has answered, the scores are totalled up before announcing who knows the bride the most.
3. Mr & Mrs Quiz
They’re both getting married… but how much do the bride and groom know about each other? Put their knowledge of their other half to the test by quizzing them on themselves in the Mr & Mrs Quiz!
After you’ve decided on some questions for both the bride and the groom, give the groom his questions to answer before the girls. Then, on the wedding day, give the bride her questions to answer about the groom, either answering honestly or saying what she thinks the groom would have put. Tally up the scores at the end and see who knows the other better.
Arguably one of the best hen do games to play.
4. Mr & Mrs Paddle Questions
Taking inspiration from the classic hit TV show, this is another truly hilarious way to find out just how well the soon-to-be newlyweds really know each other! In the Mr & Mrs Paddle Questions quiz all you need to do is choose a list of questions first and send over the questions to the groom-to-be for him to answer.
Then you’ll need four paddles, giving two to the bride-to-be and the other two to another hen. Ask the bride the same questions as the groom, which she must answer by holding up “Bride” or “Groom”. The lady with the two other paddles will simultaneously reveal what the groom-to-be said!
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