One of the main responsibilities of the bridesmaids is to organize a hens do or party for the bride. Although there are many ways to celebrate the bride's closing freedom, the most common is to hold a hen's do - a night of drinking and mayhem. If you are the one organizing the hen's night out, these are the basics to keep in mind.

Guest List

Compile a list of all the people that the bride would want to be present at the hens night. Her friends, coworkers, sisters, etc. should be included. Don't forget to include the bride's female family members. In addition, you should invite any female relatives on the groom's side of the family, such as his mother and sisters, that you think may want to attend the hens Do. Before finalizing it, be sure that you show the bride the guest list.

Choose A Date And Venue

With the bride's advise, choose the date and place for the Hen Do Party. Do not have the hens night on the night prior to the wedding! Once the theme is chosen for the hen's night out, find an available place for it that fits in.

Budget

The hen's Do or party should be given a budget so the costs don't run out of control. Do you want all the attendees to chip in to help pay for the event? Or as the hostess, will you be paying for it all? In order to keep the costs reasonable, it's a good idea to put a budget together first.

Invitations

Once you have your guest list set and have selected the date, theme, and venue, it is time to send out the invitations. You can use traditional paper invitations that you send in the mail. Using Facebook is a good way to send out the invitations. It may be easier and simpler to send an E-vite so the hens can RSVP over the internet. The invitation should state the place, time, theme, and whether or not the invitee is expected to spend any money.

Food and Beverages

Once you know how many hens plan to attend, you can figure out what kind of food and beverages will be necessary. The food and drinks should fit in with the theme also, if there is a theme.

Games And Entertainment

The hen's night should include games and entertainment. No, I am not referring to games like Monopoly or Clue. I am talking about hen party games. Two popular games for the hen's do are drinking games called 'I have never' and 'make a wedding dress from toilet paper'. It is also a tradition for the hen's party that the bride be serenaded by a male stripper. If you want to hire a male stripper, it's important to ask the bride about it first! Then there is the music to be determined. The music play lists should coincide with the theme of the party and put the girls in the mood for a party.

Set Up Transportation

Decide if you want to book a limousine or if you just require taxis for the evening. Keeping your budget and guest list in mind, book transportation accordingly.

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