How to Plan a Hen Party
Planning a hen party is exciting but can feel overwhelming. This step-by-step guide walks you through everything, from choosing a date and setting a budget to booking the perfect activity and organising the group. Whether you are the maid of honour, a bridesmaid or the bride yourself, we have you covered.
8 Steps to the Perfect Hen Party
Choose a Date
Check the wedding date and work backwards. Aim 2–6 weeks before the wedding. Avoid the week before. Consider bank holidays and school holidays. Poll potential attendees for availability before committing.
Set a Budget
Establish a per-person budget early. Be transparent with guests about expected costs. Factor in: main activity, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, decorations and the bride's share. Our Entry Only ticket is £16.25, Full Bottomless Brunch is £59, options for every budget.
Pick a Location
Choose a location accessible to most guests. City-based hen parties in London, Brighton, Manchester or Liverpool offer the widest range of activities, dining and accommodation. For weekend trips, consider travel time and transport links.
Book the Main Activity
The main event is the centrepiece of your hen party. Popular choices include drag bingo shows, bottomless brunch, cocktail classes or spa days. Book this first as it dictates everything else. Browse upcoming dates on our What's On page.
Arrange Food & Drinks
If your main activity includes food and drinks (like our Full Bottomless Brunch package), you can skip this step. Otherwise, book dinner reservations or arrange catering. Confirm any dietary requirements with your group in advance.
Organise Accommodation
For overnight hen parties, book accommodation near your activity venues. Consider Airbnb for groups (often better value and more social), hotels for convenience, or glamping for a unique experience.
Send Invites & Collect Payments
Use a group chat, email or a tool like PayPal or Monzo to collect deposits. Send a clear itinerary with timings, addresses, dress codes and contact numbers. Confirm all guests have your phone number for the day.
Plan Extras & Decorations
Order sashes, veils, custom T-shirts, photo props and decorations. For shows like Butlers in the Buff Live, the Shout Out add-on gives the bride a personalised mention from the drag queen host during the show, a memorable touch.
Save Time | Book an All-In-One Show
Instead of coordinating multiple venues, restaurants and bars, book the entire hen party in one place. Butlers in the Buff Live combines a butler welcome, drag bingo, bottomless brunch, life drawing and a live DJ, all in a single venue. Your group sits together, everything runs on schedule and the bride gets a personalised shout-out.
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Start Planning Your Hen Party
Browse our upcoming dates and book the main activity first, everything else will fall into place.
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