There are loads of reasons why doing a DIY hen night at home can make for a really special hen party for the bride-to-be.

Here is Hen Nights To Die For top 10:

2. Counting The Cost

We’re all watching the pennies these days and, if the budget is tight, a hen do at home can slash the cost. Saving money on accommodation, travel and hefty bar prices is a great way to ensure even your most cost conscious friends can celebrate with you – which means that…

3. Staying In is the New Going Out

Why bother trying to blag your way past some burly bouncer or coax a smile out a sulky waitress when you can have your very own VIP venue at home? Hire a personal chef   to make it special, or have each hen bring her own signature dish to cut down on the cost and workload.

4. Party The Way You Want To

There are no last orders, nobody ‘needing your table back at 10pm’ and no disagreements about where to go next.  You can organise your hen do any way you want to!

5. Miss None of the Fun!

There are plenty of hen party organisers who are more than happy to bring the party to you.  Check out our hen night murder mysteries  , which can be Hosted in your own home for a professional hen party under your own roof – or run your own with Horror on the Hen Night , our downloadable murder mystery game.  Why  not set your guests a challenge with our downloadable games – they’re under a fiver each so excellent value for money.

6. Strrrreeeettttccchhh That Budget!

By having your hen celebrations at home, you really make the most of your cash. You can turn a hen night into a hen weekend, or really spoil the bride-to-be. We’ve already mentioned our downloadable games  at under a fiver.  End the evening by setting off some Chinese sky lanterns  – a spectacular sight in the night sky.  Surprise the bride-to-be with some fun ‘just married’ accessories  for her honeymoon!

7. No Age Restrictions Apply

Mums, aunties and sometimes even grannies are a common sight at hen parties these days, but don’t forget the younger ones, too.  Many brides-to-be (and her friends) have kids – so why not bring them along to join in the fun, too? 

8. Quality not Quantity

If a hen party at home is the key to making sure your dearest friends can be there to help you celebrate, then it should be a no-brainer.  Your hen do is a chance for you to spend some quality time with your girlfriends. It’s the quality of the company that counts!

9. Keeping it Unique

A hen night at home gives you a chance to do it your way – pick a theme that appeals then really go to town with it!  By having your hen party at home you can make it truly personal - plant clues round the house for a treasure hunt, for example. Or plaster the walls with pics of the bride-to-be as a kid.  Theme it up with bunting, fairy lights and costumes.  Get personlised hen party t-shirts for all the hens.

10. Home From Home

Of course, having your hen party at ‘home’ doesn’t necessarily have to mean your own home – you could hire a cottage, castle, log cabin, yacht, or even pitch a tent! Put your mind to it and you’ll find a homespun hen night  could be the answer to your he party prayers!

What would the bride like?

No doubt over the coming weeks you’ll hear many opinions on what each of the hens think would make a great hen party. But remember, it’s about the bride-to-be.  As her best friend, you know what makes her tick. If she’s the type of girl who likes a quiet meal and few glasses of wine, she’s unlikely to thank you for arranging a wild night of clubbing and a male stripper – whatever others in the group might want to do!

Who’s attending?

At Hen Nights To Die For, we’ve arranged intimate dinners for eight, murder mystery parties for forty, but the average size is around the twenty mark and tends to be a mix of the bride-to-be’s friends, colleagues and family. Ages range from 16 right through to 60 and beyond, so think carefully about activities that include everyone. You might find you have to split the celebrations into stages; under 18s and over 50s might want (or need!) to give the wild clubbing a miss, for example.

Setting the date?

When you’re trying to get a large group of people together, finding a date that suits everyone can be a nightmare.  We recommend holding the hen party 4-6 weeks before the wedding.  Give the hens a choice of three dates then go with the most popular. Leaving the choice of dates wide open will mean you’ll never get a consensus.

What’s the Location?

Are you going to go away for a weekend in Europe? Hire a remote cottage? Have a city break or a pampering stay in a country house hotel?  Why not stay at home and have all the activities come to you?  The location will depend on the budget- remember, you don’t have to go far to make it a night to remember for the bride-to-be!

What’s the budget?

Weddings are expensive for everyone. Spend some time looking at different hen party activities, speak to a few of the other hens, set a realistic budget – then stick to it! It’s easy for costs to snowball, and everyone’s watching the pennies these days.

Making a hen do really special for the bride-to-be doesn’t have to be about spending loads of cash. Our downloadable games like Bride-To-Be Bingo, Guess Who? and the Scavenger Hunt only cost a few pounds and are great value.  

Once you’ve got these basics in place, you can let your imagination run riot to make it a hen party to remember for the bride-to-be.