If you’re looking to make your hens do more unique and memorable things, why not try a themed costume party? We have rounded up some great options to make this an unforgettable and thoroughly fun experience.
The bride-to-be is about to have her happy-ever-after fairytale, so why not emulate her big day by getting dressed up as your favourite fairytale character? Dress up as Cinderella in a beautiful blue gown or a more modern, elegant dress and encourage guests to come as other fairy tale characters like the Fairy Godmother. To really get into the spirit, decorate the venue with a fairytale castle as a backdrop for photos. Use decorative glass slippers as centrepieces. If Cinderella isn’t your thing, be wickedly naughty and dress up as a wicked witch.
We all have our favourite movie or television character, so why not have a TV or movie-themed hen party? ” Friends,” anyone? Or why not be a “Pretty Woman”? The choices are endless. To feel like a star, decorate with red carpets, movie posters, and golden stars and use backdrops or props from popular TV shows and movies for photo ops. For extra fun, have life-sized cutouts of famous characters for guests to take photos with.
It’s time to hit the costume store to find the perfect 1920s flapper dresses, feathered headbands, long pearl necklaces, elegant gloves, and bob-styled wigs for your vintage-themed hens party! This is going to be one stylish affair as elegant canapĂ©s, finger foods, and classic 1920s cocktails such as martinis and sidecars are served. And why not have a champagne tower for that extra touch of glam? When it comes to music, make sure you have jazz or swing playing to give you all a taste of the roaring twenties. To make it even more fun, you can even hire a dance instructor to teach some Charleston dance moves or set up a vintage photo booth with props like feather boas, cigarette holders, and fedoras—you’ll feel oh-so-glamourous as you have been transported back in time.
Ladies, it’s time to get out your most elegant gown, complemented by ornate masks, for a night of mystery, elegance, and fun with a Masquerade Ball hen’s theme-ball. It doesn’t have to be held in a huge venue; you can simply hold it in your hotel room or home without losing the intrigue of the night. Simply serve up elegant hors d’oeuvres, canapĂ©s, and finger foods and offer a signature cocktail with a mysterious name like “Midnight Martini” or “Enchanted Elixir.” Swan around in your glamorous attire as classical or instrumental music plays in the background. You can also set up a station where guests can decorate their masks with feathers, sequins, and glitter or hold a costume contest for the best dressed. It’s a truly elegant way to celebrate the bride-to-be!
Miss the 80s and all the great music and questionable fashion statements? Re-live your teenage years with neon colours, leg warmers, scrunchies, oversized tees, big hair and bold makeup as you dance the night away to 80s classics from Wham! Madonna and Michael Jackson, as your group is served retro snacks like cheese puffs, jellybeans, and themed cocktails. You can have a dance-off to ’80s hits, play classic arcade games, or host an ’80s trivia quiz. Oh, it’s going to be so much fun!
Have you always wished to be a superhero who saves the world? Well, now is your chance. Why not be Wonder Woman for the night? If you have a wickedly naughty side, you could always be a villain. To get in the mood, decorate the venue with comic book posters and speech bubbles with fun phrases like “Pow!” and “Bam!” To add more fun, split the venue into two sections, one for heroes and one for villains, with corresponding decorations. Themed snacks like “Kryptonite” (green Jello), “Bat-Signal” (bat-shaped cookies), and “Hulk Smash” (green punch) and cocktails like Create drinks named after characters, like a “Wonder Woman Margarita” or a “Loki Lemonade”, will make for an unforgettable night.
Don’t feel like going out? Keep it cosy and comfortable with matching or personalised pyjamas for everyone with a pyjama party, where you can play some naughty hens games with themed drinks like “Bedtime Bellini” or “Sleepover Sangria” in hand as you tuck into comfort foods like mac and cheese, popcorn, and cookies. Why not set up a pamper station where you and your besties can beautify yourselves with face masks, massages, blow dry and nail polish stations? Not all the action happens outside—sometimes staying in can be a whole lot of fun!
These are just some options. You and your crew can also opt for a “Grease” Pink Ladies-themed party based on the classic movie, with poodle skirts, or go tropical with Hawaiian grass skirts and flower leis for a beachy vibe— and don’t forget those Hawaiian-inspired cocktails! Whatever you choose, it’s going to be a night to remember.
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