Ideas For Hen Weekends

First of all remember that you are not planning your own party, therefore always keep in mind what the bride-to-be might or might not like - but then again, being (supposedly) your best friend, you should have no trouble identifying what activities are most suitable. Set a tone for your hen weekend - will this be a crazy, mind-blowingly inappropriate two-day extravaganza or more of a relaxed, laid-back girls' bond experience? Or, better yet, something in between - after all, balance is usually the best option, and not just in a marriage!

And since shopping is fun but, admittedly, kind of exhausting, heading to a health club for a relaxing spa session is something that always hits with the gals, so that you can make your muscles rest (and let them be taken care of by any sort of massage)!

Try to set an initial budget for the entire weekend (companies often offer customised hen packages per person), and also decide how many gals to invite (again, it depends on what kind of tone you would like to give to your mini-holiday). More importantly, think of a nice location in the UK or Continental Europe that best suits your requirements - you do not want to go shopping on a sea destination!

Now, on the actual activities for hen weekends - if you happen to be in a trendy city like Paris or Milan, the first thing that comes to every woman's mind is to hit the luxurious boutiques to make the purchase of their lifetime. Is that a bit too far for you? Well, the world is filled with many other, more accessible shops, so take out the gals for a nice spending spree anyway - because you know there is nothing that can make you feel better than a crazy shopping expedition with the girls!

On the drinks front - your weekend does not (necessarily) have to be a wild drinking challenge. Something really cool and trendy these days comes in the form of wine tasting. And who cares if you do not know anything about it? Faking the real expert look when you sip a glass of wine is something that will give you in a very classy and stylish appearance!

When you are done with wine (and can hopefully still stand on your high heels), there are a couple of other good options, from a fancy dinner (any restaurant will do, but it is always best to go with local cuisine), to walking around the city, or to pay a visit to the casino - what a better occasion to gamble than on your hen weekend? Furthermore, organising a striptease by a male dancer for the bride-to-be is always one of the usual suspects. What really matters is that everyone stays cool without going too far (you would be amazed at how many weddings have been called off because of hen weekend inappropriate behaviour!) and the sisterhood spirit within all of you will undoubtedly lead to a really great hen weekend experience!