Women truly adore Hen Weekends as an opportunity for bonding and girlie fun. It is also a celebration of the final day of freedom for the bride before she is committed to life as a married woman.

There are many things to think about if you are the one who must set up the hen weekend for your best friend:


1. Do you think you can handle everything on your own? If the answer is no, many professional organizers are available who can assist you with wonderful ideas for a hen weekend that everyone will remember fondly.


2. A 'to do' list will be quite useful if you're planning all the arrangements yourself.


3. Jot down the names of all the hen's nearest and dearest pals who will be the intended weekend guests.


4. How much money have you allocated? Allocate a certain amount for the individual events based on their priority.


5. Select a destination that is affordable and convenient for everyone.


6. Get hold of a travel agency so you can get the best bargains on accommodations and tickets.


7. Choose some fun events for the gang to participate in - water sports, spa visit, target practice, tango lessons, etc.


8. Pick out something for the hen to wear - she really needs the appropriate costume for each event. A Military Gal uniform would be great for your hen when you head out to the gun range. In a nightclub, you can pick a 'Police woman outfit', and a 'Convict outfit' for dining out.


9. While the bride-to-be wears different costumes every time, the other hens should wear attire that goes along with the theme of the hen's outfit. If they choose on their own, the hens aren't going to match. So it's smarter to order tees for every hen, customised just for the occasion. The T-shirts are white with a saying printed on them, below which is the name of the hen and the details about the hen do. For instance, if the hen is wearing a Police Woman outfit, the other girls could have on T-shirts that say “Do not make her use her police officer voice”. You might opt for a tee with the message "Go hen" that coordinated with whatever costume the hen chooses. This can be a very affordable method to have a more enjoyable and active weekend. Men will stare at you when they see that you are having a ball.


10. Let this be a surprise for the future bride and she will be thankful for the work you have done to make her weekend so endearing.