That’s why we spoke to our friends at GoHen.com – the UK’s leading hen party providers – to get some expert advice on how to land your dream hen weekend without all the hassle.

They gave us some great advice, so scroll on for the hottest tips and get the ball rolling on the hen planning.

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GoHen.com are one of the UK’s biggest hen party planners. With 23+ years of experience, thousands of five-star reviews, and a knack for turning ‘OMG, where do we even start?’ into ‘That was the best weekend EVER!’ – it’s no surprise they’re the go-to for savvy brides and bridesmaids.

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Tip 1: Plan Early

“If there’s one piece of advice we give every group, it’s plan early!” said Ellie Silk, Head of Events at GoHen.

“Most hen groups book about six months before they’re due to go, but we’d advise getting started earlier than that if you want to secure the best accommodation, activities, time slots, etc.”

Tip 2: Beware of Dodgy Stays, Hidden Fees & ‘No Hens Allowed’

“If you’re booking solo, make sure any activity suppliers are legit, and any accommodation you book is actually hen-friendly,” said Ellie.

“You wouldn’t believe the number of last-minute calls we get from stressed-out brides and bridesmaids saying they were turned away from their accommodation after the owner found out it was a hen party.”

“Check, double-check, triple-check… or just use a hen party specialist like GoHen as you can rest easy knowing all the suppliers are hen-friendly and fully vetted.”

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Tip 3: Get a Rough Budget, Don’t Get Too Many Opinions & Plan for Dropouts

“These are the golden rules of hen party planning.”

“Firstly, you definitely need to get a rough budget – you don’t want to be planning for a champagne tasting if you’re on a lemonade budget and vice versa.”

“Also, don’t ask the whole invite list for their opinion. Keep in mind what the bride wants, chat with one or two of the bridesmaids, and tell the group, ‘This is the plan’. Otherwise, you’ll just end up going in circles.”

“Also, after being in the industry for over twenty years, we know from experience that *at least* one or two from the original invite list will drop out.”

“Dropouts can cause price changes if you book directly, so plan accordingly. With GoHen, we understand people are flaky and won’t penalise you for a few dropouts as long as you stay above the minimum number your weekend is priced at. Ideal!”

Tip 4: Avoid the Stress & Book with GoHen.com

“At GoHen, we only work with the best hen-friendly activity and accommodation suppliers about. If they don’t meet our high standards, we don’t use them – it’s as simple as that.”

“We also operate in over 70 destinations in the UK and Europe – from Manchester to Marbella, Bath to Barcelona and everywhere in between – so whatever hen weekend you’re after, we’ve got it.”

“Not only do we save organisers about 13 hours on average, but we also give them peace of mind and take the stress out of things like collecting money, as everyone pays us directly.”

Are You Ready to Start the Hen Planning?

Head to GoHen.com today and get the ball rolling on that memorable pre-wedding celebration.

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