Ideas for a Hen's Night Party and a Girls Night Out

A Fun, Foreign Flair For Your Hens Party

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If you want some ideas for an upcoming hen’s party that you can hold at home, then you’ve come to the right place!

Having a girl’s night in certainly doesn’t mean you have to miss out on having plenty of fun, in fact sometimes it actually lets you create the perfect atmosphere. We’ve scoured the globe and been inspired by a kaleidoscope of colours, fashions, food and cultures to bring you five fantastic ideas from top countries and cities of the world.

La Parisienne

France, Paris, the City of Love. The French capital has been the inspiration for thousands of years for sculptors, poets and artists alike, with its iconic buildings, beautiful rivers and spectacular nightlife. Famed for the Louvre that displays the works of grand artists such as Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and displays arguably the worlds most famous artwork, the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.

Create your own little bit of Paris for your Hen’s Party with a Nude Life Drawing Party! Be inspired by the great artists to try your hand at sketching your hunky male model in a variety of poses, even the full monty if you desire! Your skills will only improve as the party progresses, helped along of course with a little French Champagne.

Here are some ideas for you to set the scene for a perfect Parisian themed Life Drawing Party:

Surround your home with iconic French images – the Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge and the River Seine, the most romantic river in the world.

Bring a taste of the famous French cafes and patisseries with Croissants, Baguettes and delicious Macaroons

Arouse the senses with Sparkling Champagne; tiny sparkling bubbles, clink of glasses, leaves your palate tingling.

A little Chanel No 5

And from the home of Fashion, ask your guests to come along in their finest Haute Couture!

Konnichiwa!

Welcome to the timeless beauty of Japan, a world where contemporary modern culture fuses with its ancient traditions seamlessly. Imperial Palaces and Shrines built with traditional architecture sit alongside the snowtopped Mt Fuji, surrounded by cherry blossom trees and great lakes.

The Japanese have refined their skills over thousands of years, master craftsman whose attention to detail is reflected in everything they create. Ancient sculptures depicting samurai warriors and Shinto gods and Japanese folding screens adorned with shodo paintings were created with the same detail that is now devoted to the modern artwork of Manga and Anime.

Rudigami is our naughty version of Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper to create decorative art. According to myth, anyone who strings together 1000 origami cranes is granted a wish. Our instructor will teach you how to transform paper into marvellous little willies, all shapes and sizes! Balls are optional. One can only imagine the wishes that may be granted with a string full of willies! This is a really fun party and perfect for best friends and grandmas alike!

A fun way to start your party would be:

Have your friends and family come in their best Geisha kimono – have a prize for the best dressed

Make gourmet platters of Japanese delicacies – Sushi, Tempura and Sukiyaki

Don’t forget to serve a little Japanese Sake with the Green Tea, but be careful – that stuff can be deadly!

Sex in the City!

“I’m looking for love. Real love. Ridiculous, inconvenient, consuming, can’t-live-without-each-other love.” Just one of the many fabulous quotes from the effervescent Carrie Bradshaw, New York columnist of Sex in the City fame. If ol’ blue eyes Frank Sinatra hadn’t sung this city into our hearts, Carrie and her friends certainly cemented this city as a firm favourite of the ladies and of the finer things in life.

No woman worth her weight in gold could be seen without designer labels, accessories, and of course- Shoes! But what we really love about Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda is that they always had time to smash out a great cocktail!

New York! New York! Is a wonderful theme for your Hens Party, and we’ll supply the Cocktails. Our gorgeous male mixologist is the perfect accessory for your party, and of course he’ll bring along all the ingredients to make up the iconic Sex in the City Cocktails including:

Cosmopolitans

Manhattans

Martinis

Mojitos

The Bride-to-be could take centre stage as the gorgeous Carrie ably surrounded by the seductive temptress Samantha Jones, art dealer Charlotte York and lawyer Miranda Hobbs, and the rest of your party can find their sexiest dresses for a real girls night in. What a fun opportunity to dress up! Have fun setting your home up as your own New York nightclub with sultry lighting and lush furnishings.

Stiff Upper Lip

Yes. That was lip. Nothing else stiff around here. Of course we are referring to the good old British tradition of showing emotional restraint and finishing the job at all odds! The British Isles are swamped in tradition – strawberries and cream at Wimbledon, dunking biscuits in your tea and eating fish and chips on a Friday to name a few!

The British Royal Palaces and other Grand Manor houses such as those depicted in Downton Abbey are steeped in a tradition of servitude. Ladies in waiting and Valets were personal assistants to the Lords and Ladies of the court and Butlers, Footmen, Governesses and Parlour Maids were all employed as fine servants of the aristocracy.

Bring Downton Abbey to life in your own backyard with one or more of our gorgeous Topless Waiters! There to attend to your every need they will serve your champagne and chocolates, massage your shoulders, have a little fun and games and just outright spoil you!

Get your guests in the mood early by sending them beautifully designed invitations asking them to attend in all their finery, furs and jewels (we didn’t say they had to be real!). Recreate the famous Downton Abbey table and bring out the candelabras, vintage silverware and china. Bring out the hat rack and drape an assortment of hats inspired by the 1920’s for everybody to have a bit of fun with throughout the party. Make sure you have an extra special one for your topless waiter to wear!

Print placecards for each of your “Ladies” and menus in a design that matches your original invitations and your menu can be as simple or as grandiose as you choose. It can be cucumber sandwiches, sausage rolls and pork pies, or you can serve Downton Abbey favourites such as:

Goat Cheese and Fig Canapes on Raisin Bread

Smoked Salmon Pinwheels

Lobster Rissoles

Truffled Wild Mushroom Tartlets

Make sure you complete your dinner party with fine wines, ports and sherries, all served by your humble waiter, appropriately dressed with an apron, bow tie and ??? well— that’s up to you!

Bollywood

What more can we say – this is party time! Your home can be transformed into a lavish production with colourful silks in multiple bright colours, a few strings of fairy lights, colourful cushion covers and candles. Some carved elephants, camels and snakes dotted around the room and a few bowls filled with floating flowers and tealights, and your home will be dressed for this Indian extravaganza!

Get ready to groove! Our wonderful instructor will teach you how to get those hips moving and learn a new dance routine. Armed with a wonderful selection of western music you will learn how to shimmy your way through a whole lot of fun!

Your guests will hardly be able to resist the abundance of food and beautiful aromas created by Indian favourites such as Pakoras, Samosas, and Kebabs, accompanied by curries, pappadams, relishes and naan bread.

As a special treat for your guests, you may even decide to treat them all to an Indian Mehindi session. These gorgeous patterns are applied to your hands and feet and make you feel sexy and fabulous! And the best thing about them – they simply wash off after a few days – which just may be how long it takes you to recover from your fabulous Hens Party!

Do you have any other foreign theme parties you would like to recreate? Contact us by email or call us! We can help make it happen!

A Fun, Foreign Flair For Your Hens Party

Why opt for a classy Hens Party over the usual trash?

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Planning a party that will suit the bride, her friends, her family and workmates is always a challenge, and not every bride’s idea of a great Hen’s party involves a drunken night of debauchery or Magic Men Strippers!

Traditionally Hen’s parties were a far cry from what we experience today. In ancient times when land and animals were valuable commodities that could be traded within groups, the ownership of women also emerged as a means of securing wealth and strengthening social status for the husband’s family.

History also records fabulous Grecian rituals of oils, bathing and feasts to celebrate the transition of the bride from her birth family into her husband’s family. A lock of the bride’s hair would be cut and offered to the goddess Artemis and Aphrodite.

A Modern World

But the Hens Party that we know today has undergone something of a revolution, and reflects an exciting, more modern concept of two partners of equal status entering into a celebration of love and a focus of shared futures. The Hen’s party has become an anticipated event of its own and there are so many options available to us it’s sometimes hard to work out what’s the best one to choose. When we mention Hen’s parties plenty of images come to mind from Aunt Maude’s idea of an afternoon of thoughtfully chosen gifts and Tupperware games to the bridesmaids conjuring up an evening of cocktails and tequila slammers at the latest all male revue!

Just as weddings themselves have evolved and become a code of relaxed elegance with sophisticated settings and chic rustic inspired invitations and centrepieces, many brides are opting to transform the traditional hens party into a classy event that involves massage, pampering, elegant venues and fun experiences. They want an event that will be remembered for all the right reasons, where mums aunties and friends alike can all join in together and share the fun.

Body and Soul

With such a focus on health and wellness these days, for those who are a little more health conscious, Yoga Parties are fast emerging as a favourite way to bring together fun and friends, and are definitely more affordable than going to a Balinese wellness retreat! The well known benefits of Yoga to help reduce stress, improve balance and flexibility will definitely be welcomed by your guests, but the addition of a beautifully toned male Yogi to guide them through their meditation will most definitely keep things interesting!

Decorate the room with flowers and greenery and layout beautifully coloured yoga mats and towels. Create a relaxed, beautiful atmosphere with soft lighting, candles and burning incense. You may even like to provide healing crystals and cards with inspirational quotes to your guests.

In a nod to the elegant Grecian days of massage and pampering, why not relax and be transformed by professional makeup artists? A Hair and Makeup Hens Party is a fabulous way for you to bring together guests from different groups who may not know each other and are a little nervous in a fun, private and playful environment. Indulging in a little pampering and trying out a fresh new look will mean they can join in the fun and go away looking and feeling amazing. Guests can experiment themselves with the latest looks and perhaps as a special surprise for the hen, a stunning new look could be the perfect preparation for a night on the town.

A Total Transformation

If the hen is a little more adventurous, a Face & Body Painting party would be the ultimate in exploring new personas! This beautifully artistic experience is pure indulgence and while the makeup artist is transforming the hen into an object of true beauty, guests can be taught new skills to paint on themselves or each other using paints, glitter, masks, eyelashes and even glow in the dark body paint! You are limited only by your imagination and this is your opportunity to create something fabulous!

So now you’re all dressed up with no place to go! All that fun and now the parties ended? Not at all – it’s the perfect time to go dancing – and not just any dancing! Young or old, short or tall, all of your party will have a wonderful time learning some new dance moves and choreography with either Bollywood or Burlesque dancing. Be warned though – these dances are extremely catchy and you may find yourself busting these moves long after the night has finished!

Put on your Dancing Shoes!

India’s thriving film industry has spent years developing their own unique brand of song and dance and by combining the many rich textures of India’s classical and folk dances with western Jazz, Hip-Hop and Arabic dance moves, Bollywood was born. The lavish sets, extravagant costumes and success of films such as “Slumdog Millionaire” have contributed to its worldwide popularity, and Hen’s Parties are no different.

Choreographed routines will get your heart pumping and your booty shaking in a truly fun experience. This group learning encourages and motivates people to lose their inhibitions. No prior dance training is required, and the focus is completely on a positive attitude and gaining confidence. Your guests will love being able to dress up, and may even imagine themselves on the set of a famous Hollywood film doing a flash dance with the gorgeous Dev Patel!

Not to be outdone, Burlesque is also skyrocketing in popularity as an option for those looking for a unique Hen’s Party experience. Arising from theatrical parody’s performed during the Victorian era, this art form really came into its own with the development of the Moulin Rouge cabaret dancers.

Gypsy Rose Lee and Tempest Storm became stars of the 1930’s and 1940’s in America when they transformed Burlesque with the addition of striptease. This casual striptease style has had a resurgence in recent years with the rise to fame of Dita Von Teese.

Far from being some sleezy nightclub entertainment, the Burlesque of today is a wonderful artform that pulls together storytelling, eroticism and sensuality. You are taught moves that will make you feel sexy, sensual and glamorous, and you may learn some moves that will find their way beyond the hens party and back home to the bedroom! Everybody has the ability to learn to sway their hips, shimmy their shoulders, perform a glove peel or work a boa, and what a wonderful excuse to dress up!

Location, Location, Location!

If you really want to indulge your hen, the ultimate experience is to hold your event at a scenic location such as a beachside apartment that overlooks the sea or a beautifully appointed 5 star hotel with luxurious rooms, saunas and spas, swimming pools and even a gym if your hen is into fitness and is likely to be up for it in the morning!

Surround yourselves with beautiful artwork and elegant furnishings; treat yourself to a late morning check out and a scrumptious breakfast. Champagne and chocolates are a must along with a few chocolate dipped strawberries.

Of course classy doesn’t necessarily mean no nudity. Even Aunt Maude would probably not be opposed to a hunky young topless waiter to serve up a few cocktails along with your champagne and chocolates served on elegant Royal Doulton china and silver service trays.

So forget the trashy, less than glamorous images that can often come to mind when we are talking about Hen’s Parties, and replace them with beautiful images of elegant surroundings, relaxed atmospheres, fun times and gorgeous guys!

If you’re looking for Hen’s Party with a little more class than one that leaves you grappling to remember the events of the evening before when you wake up the next morning, let us help you create a memorable experience.

Contact us if you’re interested and if you have any other ideas and unsure how to make it happen let us know and we’ll try to help create it.

Why opt for a classy Hens Party over the usual trash?

Top Tactics for Bright Bridesmaids

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If you’ve been awarded the ominous title of ‘maid of honour – aka chief bridesmaid’ nothing is more deflating than spending countless days and endless funds organising the hens party only to have a paltry turnout. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of top tactics to boost party attendance and make your job relatively sweet and simple.

Take time to plan and focus on creating a good time

Your best friend is getting married and she has entrusted you with one of the most important roles of the big occasion – organising the Hen’s party! You’ve done the high fives and the big hugs, and now the initial excitement is over, it’s time to start making the arrangements for a lot of people – where do you start??

Phone the Besties

Who do we always turn to when we need help? Our friends! And no doubt your friends are her friends, and now’s the time to find out who’s available and when, because you need to know that those friends that she really wants to share this special event with her are going to be able to come. There’s no use jumping in and organising a date if they can’t make it. This is your number one priority, so it’s time to pick up the phone!

Set the Date

We’ve all heard the horror stories, brides that have turned up for their wedding still feeling a little hungover from the previous night’s festivities, so this is definitely not the ideal date for your Hens Party. So once you’ve worked out with her core group of friends who is going to be around, decide on date for the party and lock it in. You should consider if people have to travel distances to be able to attend, and may need to decide on a party date that’s only a few days before the wedding. If you don’t have those restrictions, you can plan your event weeks earlier. Psychologists say that the earlier people know about an upcoming event, the more they are likely to commit to it mentally.

Create your list

The great thing about Hen’s Parties is that you don’t have to restrict the guest list to the official wedding list. Make sure that you talk with your bride about who she would like to include, you would hate for someone to feel they weren’t included. These day’s most people understand that wedding lists are usually limited, but there are plenty of friends, family and co-workers who would still like to help the bride celebrate. It’s the perfect occasion to show that the old adage of “the more the merrier” really applies where hen’s parties are concerned – everybody can join in!

Decide on a Location

Now you have a date and a guest list you can decide on the best location. As you are trying to get as many people as possible to come, the best way to do that is to make it easy for them! Try to choose somewhere that is centrally located to as many guests as possible and has good public transport access. If your party plans include accommodation you might also need to consider secure parking options and also its proximity to restaurants, bars and clubs that you might decide to visit as the night kicks on.

Brainstorm

It’s time to get down to the fun stuff! Brainstorm with your core group to come up with some great ideas to make your hen’s party a night to remember for your bride. Including your friends creates ownership, and you are more likely to get more help from your friends if they feel that they are being heard. Don’t forget to ask for the Bride’s input because you want to make sure that you deliver exactly what she’s after! There are so many options to explore these days you don’t have to stick the traditional stereotypes. Bollywood Dancing, Nude Life Drawing, Yoga Parties, themed parties with Topless Waiters, Rudigami and Cocktail Making, there is sure to be a package available that will suit your Hen perfectly! The more fun and entertaining that your hen’s party appears, the more enticing it will be to your guests and the more likely they will be to attend.

Set the Budget

Everyone has a limit, and it’s your job to find the happy medium. Sometimes when you are the organiser, it’s tempting to get carried away with lots of wonderful plans, but you seriously need to consider what people can afford, and you will also need to cover the cost of the Hen’s expenses on her big night out, so everybody will need to chip in a bit extra. Once you have an agreed budget, provide easy options for people to be able to get the money to you. If you see them personally they can pay you in cash, or give people the option to transfer directly to a bank account so that you can collect the money as early as possible. Early payment means early commitment, and there is less likelihood of you being held holding the bill at the end of the event.

Spread the Word!

Facebook it! Once you’ve made your plans, you need to let people know! The easiest way to do that is to create a Facebook Event, but make sure you select the Private Only option.

It’s easy, just follow these steps:

– Go to your Facebook Homepage

– Click on “Events” from the left-hand column

– Select “Create Event”

– Click on “Create Private Event” from the drop down list

– Leave the “guests can invite friends” box unticked – you want to be able to control who is invited.

– Customise your event – Add some photos of your Hen and all the important event details – dates, locations and plans. Remember NOT to invite the Hen if the plans are secret – and also to let those invited not to let the cat out of the bag!

Make it Catchy

Give your FB Event a catchy title, and give it a fun cover photo, perhaps something along the lines of the party theme that you have decided on.

Of course not everybody has access to Facebook, so keep your catchy, fun theme going and create some written invitations to post out. These don’t have to be expensive, you can have postcard style invites printed off at your local photo print shop that has all the details provided, and make sure you include an RSVP date and as many details for them to respond as possible, landline, mobile and email addresses.

You can also use this theme to create an email. Now you have all bases covered, Facebook, Events Page, written invitations and emails. How can they resist!

Send Reminders

Not everyone is able to RSVP straightaway, and we all get busy with life. Your very pretty invitation now lies underneath the fridge magnet, waiting to be answered. These days E-vites are known to have a much greater responses rate than snail mail, but it’s time for a little prompting.

Follow up with a phone call, an email or a comment on your Facebook page to remind people that you’d love them to come to help your Hen celebrate this one off occasion and help to make it special. Perhaps butter them up a bit, let them know that they were invited because the Hen cares about them and is keen to include them on the list. Tell them it’s important for you to know numbers so you know how much wine to buy!

Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy

You’ve done the hard work, finalised the numbers, sorted the details and created the perfect event for your Hen. So sit back, relax, pop the champagne cork and have a wonderful time!

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What to wear to a Burlesque Hens Party

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Let your flirty shine

There’s no question about it, Burlesque is just an excuse to dress up, feel gorgeous and have fun! And there’s no better way for you to bring sexy back than to indulge in one of the many fabulous Burlesque costume styles that have developed from its early beginnings to the wonderful pieces that we see today.

The traditional Burlesque costume is inspired by the steel boned corsets which were the height of fashion in the Victorian era. Creating the perfect hourglass figure the corsets make women feel feminine with their beautiful sateen and lace designs. Victorian women also never left the house without a hat, so a traditional fascinator or mini hat is often used to complete the look.

And we’re talking shoes! Did you know that the high heel originated from a place of power? Queen Elizabeth 1 used them as a way of asserting her body and enforcing her stature. They helped to elevate her above her peers, literally and figuratively. So heels have always been seen as a symbol of power and privilege, and today heels symbolise power through sexuality, as feeling attractive equates to a feeling of power. Wearing heels forces us to change our body posture, and lucky for us, exaggerates the features that bring out our sexiness. Thrust out those breasts, wiggle those hips and strut your stuff. Because we’re bringing sexy back!

Burlesque Costumes

Today we associate Burlesque with seductive routines of peeling off the layers to evocative, mood enhancing music and lightshows. But Burlesque hasn’t always been about the striptease. It originated in the 17^th century in Italy as a form of pantomime using songs and humorous verse, and of course, costumes.

Early examples of this were quite bizarre, such as this horsehead costume from the late 1800’s.

With the invention of tights in 1798, costumes became more risqué. 1889 saw the opening of the Moulin Rouge, and the pretty dancing girls quickly became popular figures on the local French café scene. For maximum effect while doing the legendary can-can, dancers wore black stockings and bloomers so thin that you could see a dark patch in the crotch.

Although striptease was fast developing as a popular form of entertainment, there was still very little skin showing as nudity was still considered quite disrespectful by standards of the time.

But Vaboom! Burlesque hits America! Specifically Ms Lydia Thompson, who hailed from London and brought with her to New York her troupe of “British Blondes”. The most popular new act in town brought with it cross dressing, extravagant stage effects, risqué jokes and saucy costumes – the likes of which they’d never seen before – and they simply couldn’t get enough. A little horsewhipping on stage landed one of Ms Thompson’s troupe, Pauline Markham, a night in the jailhouse!

What’s your Style?

So have we piqued your interest? Are you ready to have a little fun and frivolity? At Hens Party Ideas Adelaide our Burlesque package will allow you to indulge your fantasy and let your flirty shine! What style of Burlesque costume suits your particular kind of sexy? Because costume has come a long way, and these days you can fine tune your style to create a unique seductiveness.

History Repeats

If you’re a traditionalist, you can team an 18^th century style corset to show off your curves with long, lacy gloves and fancy fascinators. Bring your femininity to the fore with a showy feather boa, a blingy sparkling neckpiece and perhaps a classy cigarette holder to introduce your sexy new routine. Aim for elegance and sophistication and add a smooth, sleek hairstyle and some come to me lips and eyes makeup to complete your outfit. Smokin’!

Rockin’ Rockerbilly Burlesque

Feather boas and sparkles not quite to your taste? Perhaps you prefer a pin up model look with a little rockerbilly style. Fabulous pumps, seamed net stockings and a tight fitting skirt with a little halter neck top. Frills, ribbons and bows and some oh so lacy peek-a-boo lingerie. And not just any lingerie, something really pretty that makes you feel sexy, because this is the key to seduction. Marilyn Monroe was the mistress of this look, and this style will certainly make your cherry pop!

*Burlesque: The Showgirl!***

This is your moment in the spotlight, and you want the complete package! Peacock feather headpieces dripping with beading, sexy bone corsetry pulled in tight to accentuate your fabulous figure, French lace suspenders and ankle strap pumps to draw the eye to your stunning set of pins and a beaded bodice that shakes with every one of your shimmies. Get our Burlesque instructor to teach you some ‘come to me’ moves as you twirl your fancy feather fans. You are all about seduction and she will show you all the tricks of the trade.

*Burlesque: A little fetish?***

After something a little spicier? A little leather with your lace? A few whips and studded collars? Imagine your own Torture Garden or perhaps a threesome and a little bondage with your blindfolds and paddles? A beautiful black leather under breast corset with titillating little pasties. Bring out the power platforms and bring on a little bump and grind. You are limited only by your imagination!

Smoking Hot Gun Burlesque

Imagine yourself as a smoking hot Cowgirl? To add a Western twist to your costume, grab yourself a couple of bullet bandoliers, a cowgirl hat and a couple of pistols and you’re well on the way to a Wild West showdown. Remember too, that one of the key rules in honing your skills of seduction is to keep the focus on either your cleavage or your legs. Show off your best assets, and keep him guessing about what other luscious surprises you have in store. Add in a little saloon style, with your man eagerly awaiting the delightful delicacies that you are ready to dish up to him!

Burlesque: The Masked Crusader

The art of illusion has its finest hour with Burlesque. Using a mask keeps people guessing, and only allows them to see what you want them to see. Be sassy, be cheeky, and use your body and your body movements to really tease. You can be whoever you want, act however you want and revel in the excitement that you bring to your audience. And even if the only ones that ever get to see your routine is your close friends at your Hens Party Ideas Adelaide Burlesque dance party, then you can really let your hair down, let go of your inhibitions and unleash your inner exotica!

Burlesque: The Glitter Queen

All that glitters really is gold when it comes to creating a fabulous, tantalising costume to wow your audience. Don some fabulous little nipple tassles, and grab yourself a bottle of glitter and pour yourself a sexy little number as you learn a few new moves at your Burlesque party. The more you shimmer, the more fabulous you will look and feel.

Whatever your costume style, you can be assured that Burlesque will allow you to get in touch with your true femininity and explore a new sexuality. You may amaze yourself and bolster your confidence as you learn how to strut, pose, pout and shimmy your way through fabulous new routines. It is a true art form, and although it’s always best to be yourself, and not try too hard, wearing perfume and beautiful lingerie will help to create your mood. Burlesque can be a wonderfully liberating experience and is suitable for all shapes, ages and sizes, and can be a great addition or alternative to anybody’s fitness regime. Find the vixen within!

In the words of the most well-known Burlesque dancer of our times, the beautifully exotic Dita Von Teese “I’ve always loved the idea of not being what people expect me to be.”

Want your own private Burlesque hen’s party? Then Contact Us http://www.henspartyideasadelaide.com.au/contact/

or give us a call on 0432 924 305.

What to wear to a Burlesque Hens Party

Top 10 Reasons to have your Hens Party at home

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“The organiser was hopeless and it ended up a drunken disaster and a bit of a catfight” is what my friend I recently met up with for coffee told me. We were catching up on all the latest gossip and got chatting about a Hen’s Party she’d just ‘endured’.

She has been asked to organise a Hen’s party soon and definitely wanted to make sure that her hen didn’t have the same woeful experience. I asked her if she had considered holding the party at home. She admitted that it had honestly never crossed her mind. So we brainstormed, and here’s our top 10 Reasons for having your Hen’s Party at home.

1. Guaranteed to have a Wild Night In!

You are in control baby – you get to hold EXACTLY the kind of wild night to suit your hen. Perhaps a jungle theme, where you can have a bit of fun preparing the house beforehand and your ladies get to dress up as tigresses, so when things really start to hot up, you’re gonna hear them ROAR!

Your ladies can have some extra fun doing a little

Rudigami, learning a new skill based on the ancient art of origami, but with a fun little twist creating some fabulous fun willies, big and little, all shapes, colours and sizes. Who knows what images the Lion’s den might conjure up!

2. Fantasies! Fantasies! Fantasies!

Does your Hen harbour a secret fantasy to be the lovely Maid Marian, waiting to be rescued by the dashing Robin Hood?

Imagine your home as an olde world castle, and your hen draped in her satin and velvet finery, surrounded by her beautiful ladies in waiting. All ably attended to by Robin’s band of Merry Men, some stunning and charming topless waiters, ready to spoil and titillate you. Robin himself may like to make a grand entrance with a fantastic stripper routine, especially designed to fulfil Marian’s wildest fantasies. Those arrows may end up in interesting places!

Perhaps a Johnny Depp look alike would be more to your hen’s taste, swaggering in to a Pirates of the Caribbean theme, with your hot topless young pirates serving up the wonderful cocktails your wenches have created with our Cocktail Making Party. Nothing like a bit of Sex on the Beach or a Screwdriver to get your party started! The perfect opportunity for your hen to push out the puppies with a tight little corset and her knee high boots. Aaargh.

Whether it’s a long held childhood fantasy, or a desire to be pounded by Thor with the more recent arrival of the oh so sexy Chris Hemsworth,

Hens Party Ideas Adelaide Topless Waiters and

Cocktail Making Packages will make your stay at home fantasy come alive!

3. Let it all out baby!

Got some ladies who are up for a fun time but perhaps are a little shy?

With a little encouragement, knowing that they can let themselves go without any prying eyes to make them feel self-conscious about their two left feet your ladies can let it all out in a fabulous session of Bollywood dancing! A great way to let your Hen shine and take centre stage while you all shake your booties!

4. Loud and Proud!

Be as loud as you want – and as gorgeous as you are!

You want sexy, you want glamorous, you want fun? Then turn the music up, put your sexy on, and delve into the world of Burlesque! Fabulous fun, no matter your shape or size, and all in the privacy of your own four walls. Here your ladies can let go of their inhibitions, learn to move like Dita Von Teese, and let themselves go crazy. Have a Burlesque teacher come and teach you some sexy moves. It will keep your party intimate and titillating.

5. Keeping it Low Key

Actually, not everyone wants the big night out, and we all have that friend who doesn’t seem to know how when it’s time to stop! So if you want to keep a bit of a lid on things and possibly alcohol free, then having your Hen’s party at home is a great way to keep things under control. Why not invite a

topless waiter over to play games with you and be at your beck and call. If you want a list of fun hen’s party games to play email us.

6. Saving you Money!

We all love to save money, and a Hen’s night in is sure to deliver! No costly over the bar drinks or overpriced meal packages. You can work to the budget that you have, supplying the drinks a lot more cheaply than if you were at a venue, or you may even decide on a BYO option to keep costs down for everyone. And saving you money on the little things might give you an opportunity to provide something really special for your Hen, something that you can only get at a party at home. Our Paint on the Model package is a special, intimate experience for all your girlfriends, where we start with some nude life drawing, and then your Hen and some guests get the chance to really get hands on, up close and personal.

7. No Transportation Worries

No transport? No worries? These days with the risks of drink driving high on everyone’s mind, transport costs can quickly add up for all your guests, and it’s not always easy to coordinate times and locations for everyone to meet. So by having your Hen’s party at home, all those problems disappear. Just make sure you remember to tell everyone to bring their PJ’s.

8. Keeping it Close!

Avoid the crowds, and the drunks, and enjoy the quiet! The crazy, mixed up atmosphere of party buses and nightclubs simply doesn’t always suit a mixed crowd. You may have to invite the nannas and the aunties, and that isn’t quite their scene. One of the benefits of having your party at home is that you get to choose exactly who’s there, helping you celebrate, without the annoying hangers on who just want to get in on the fun. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a lot of fun while you’re at it! Our Nude Life Drawing packages

are just the thing for girlfriends, aunts and nannas to have a fun cocktail or two and explore their creative side. And who knows, one of your ladies may discover that she has a Michelangelo like talent buried deep inside. Besides , life drawing can ignite a fire within!

9. Catering

Got some dietary issues amongst your guests? Having a party at home means that you can cater specifically for vegans, gluten free or non-seafood tastes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a bit of fun with it. You’re limited only by your imagination for what fabulous deserts you can cum up with!

10. Relax! Relax! Relax!

Relax right back and enjoy the moment. Be entertained. Let yourself be mesmerised by the Power of Magic! Our wonderful magician will allow you to sit back, embrace and enjoy the wonderful show that he has created for you. His real treasure lies in being able to involve your minds, connecting your thoughts and feelings while he makes the impossible – possible!

You never know what special surprises me may manage to pull from his – ahem – hat.

Want to delve a little deeper? A little more participation? Our Hypnotist will make you fall in love with his special talents as he creates a unique and hilarious show with your volunteer participants. You can expect an experience that your audience will never forget, full of fun and laughter!

Keeping with the world of mystical entrancement your ladies will be spellbound by our tarot card reader telling you the wonderful futures that you all have to look forward to. It will add fun and mystery to your party as you all have a giggle over your individual readings. To add an extra bit of fun, you can arrange for your tarot card reader to give your Hen some very “special news” such as a big lottery win, a surprise getaway to an exotic location, or the arrival of triplets! Make sure you remember to let your Hen in on the joke later on…. but let her sweat it out a bit first!

How did we do? We think that we have come up with some really great reasons for having your Hens Party at home, and as you can see, Hens Party Ideas Adelaide can find something that’s just perfect for your Hen’s special occasion. Want to talk some more? Email us or

give us a call on 0432 924 305 today.

Top 10 Reasons to have your Hens Party at home

Body Parts - what turns us on?

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What it is that really turns us on in a man? Those dreamy eyes, that soft, rounded mouth, those muscles? We hear it all the time: he’s a legs guy, he’s a boob man, he loves a tight butt – but what about us? Let’s explore the best bits of the male body. We’ll start at the top.

Those Eyes

There’s no denying that Mr McDreamy’s gaze will draw you in right from the word go, and he’s got bedroom on his mind. Somehow you sink into that cesspool, and everything else that you’ve been thinking about just seems to slip away to some obscure place. They are the source of songs of romance and love, and a pure source of intimacy.

That Mouth/That smile

Soft and sensual, a man’s lips and mouth speak to a woman like no other body part. The way a woman is kissed, the way a man wraps his tongue around your mouth, exploring, teasing, with the promise of something even deeper happening with that tongue and those lips way down below. Sometimes there’s an irrepressible urgency in that kiss, it tells us there’s no waiting, he wants you! Now that’s irresistible! And we need to talk about that smile here, because there’s no denying that that those flashy whites, or that sly little curl as he smiles at you from across the room can simply melt your heart. He’s a keeper.

Jawline

There’s something primitive about the emotions that a male jawline raises within us. It is said that women in their most fertile phases appear to prefer men with a stronger jawline, and men go to great lengths to enhance their jawline with a well manicured beard to create a more chiselled jawline. It’s all about that primitive sex appeal! How closely have you ever examined your man’s jawline? Perhaps that’s something you could explore in one of our Hens Party Life Drawing Classes, for those who perhaps don’t want to focus on something a little – ahem – lower.

Those Arms

Moving down a little, there’s no question that those arms are one hot body part. Again, some primitive attraction, to ravage you and pin you down, and drag you off to some bedroom rendezvous! They provide a sense of security and women just love to imagine themselves wrapped amongst those flexing muscles. Here’s a guy that says, I work out, I look after myself. There’s something particularly attractive about those muscles peeking out from below a curled up cuff, or a tight t-shirt to show us his well -toned biceps. Drool! Perhaps Hens Party Ideas Adelaide could provide you with our Topless Male Waiters for the night, where not only do you get to enjoy their biceps, but you get to feast on the whole package. Our guys are fabulous young male models, and they are there to serve you with a few fancy cocktails and glasses of champagne, and of course they are on hand for a lovely shoulder massage.

Chest and Abs

Now we’re talking! That whole upper torso area just talks sexy to us! That tight t-shirt over those chest muscles are just about more than we can bear, and our hands just long to reach out and run our fingers over them so we can feel those smooth, round mounds just pumping beneath them. You imagine yourself with your head resting against those pecs – lying on a grassy mound on a romantic summer picnic, or after a steamy session in the bedroom where you just want to sit back, relax, and enjoy the moment. Research suggests that a strong, hairy chest is one of the most physically attractive parts of man for many women. And don’t even get me started on the abs – phew, even the mere suggestion of a six pack drives women wild! Those images of a man with a perfectly toned six pack slowly moving down to the washed out denim jeans, with the top button loosely undone – now that’s a promise of something exciting to come. You would definitely get an opportunity to run your fingers over some lovely tight torso’s with our Paint on the Model party. This is a daring and playful hands-on, nude male model experience where you get to paint on the body part of our gorgeous male models – of your choosing! Nothings off limits – and we mean nothing!

Back

Rippling muscles as he lifts that sack over his back, the sweat glistening over the firm, toned mounds as he goes about his workday. Or the mere hint of something greater underneath as he stretches his arm across the back of the couch behind you, and the shirt struggles to hide the eye candy that lurks beneath. And we are talking animal instinct, something to get your claws into at your most intimate moments, or just to run your fingers down his back in a gentle, sensual way, a little foreplay to let him know that you are in the mood. Yep, there is definitely something about the male back that says sexy. If our Paint on the Model party is not for you, perhaps you might enjoy a Life Drawing party. This cheeky 90 minute session allows you to get up close and personal with our beautiful guys and really look at their bodies in detail. Their poses are fun, artistic and dynamic – this is a really fun party and something very special.

His Penis

Is it or is it not attractive – that is the question? Really? Hell yeah! We love them – all shapes, sizes and colours! Not so much physically to look at though, but for everything that they represent to us. Wonderful foreplay and hot sizzling sex in the bedroom, the bathroom, the back of the car! This is forbidden fruit, hidden away so that it provokes some sense of curiosity and attraction, we really do want to know if it is sock you have hidden under those jeans or if you really are pleased to see me. And the more nurturing side of our female energy which says that this is about reproduction, the coming together to create new life. We love stroking them, fondling them, sucking them, teasing them with our tongue and driving them home with a penetration that leaves us gasping for more. Yep – we love ‘em! One of our Hens Party ideas is a Rudigami party. Learn the ancient art of paper folding, but with a twist – transforming paper into willies! We can do small dicks or super dicks – this is really a fabulous icebreaker and a great way to start off your party.

His Butt

There is something so incredibly sexy about a well toned butt in that nearly takes our breath away. In a tight pair of shorts, filling out those faded, hip hugging Levi’s, a cheeky little flash as he bends over to pick something up, they are all wonderful images that have us steaming up, and of course a muscular, naked butt as he strides across the room is just pure eye candy. A playful little pinch as you walk past – something just between the two of you that says I’m here, even when it’s in a room full of people. Those cute little dimples that sit just above his well rounded mounds – they just drive some women wild! And in the bedroom, that’s just a whole other level. Spanking, whipping and pulling on those cheeks heightens our arousal, and allows us to control greater penetration during sex, really driving him home. Again, our Nude Male Life Drawing is a perfect opportunity for your ladies to get up close and personal with a fabulous, cheeky butt.

The Scrotum

Scrotum, balls, fun bags – call them what you will – attractive or is it not – definitely not! Eeek! Nothing about the scrotum holds any attraction for us ladies. We don’t mind fondling them, rubbing them, using them to create arousal in him, but hey- keep it in your pants buddy – we don’t actually want to see them!

His Face

This is the whole package, the zing, bam, come to me. Pure, instant, animal attraction. We show in our faces the nature of the person we are, kind hearted, fun loving, strong and sturdy, and women are instantly drawn to the qualities in a man’s face that they are drawn to in everyday life – without even knowing it. “I’m so attracted to your face” – it’s an old song, but it is at the heart of every relationship and the very connection that we make with our partners.

Overall Physique

So what we find is pretty important to most women is that a man is looking after himself, and is strong and healthy. That primal instinct in women is looking for someone that is going to provide for them and keep them safe. Nobody wants the fat guy or the scrawny guy, or a guy who prunes himself in the mirror all day, they want a guy who’s lifestyle and choices result in a great body.

So pretty much, we love all their bits! Some more so than others, but they are definitely to be enjoyed, in every way! At Hens Party Ideas Adelaide we can cater for a very special party for you and your ladies, here’s your chance to have something with a cheeky twist, something to get your party started or we can arrange a complete package for your whole evening where you are guaranteed to go home with some fabulous memories.

Call us on 0432 924 305 or email us to organise a party and come visit at our website at www.henspartyideasadelaide.com.au

Body Parts - what turns us on?

Life Drawing for Hens and its History

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From Greek artists to your hen’s party: Life drawing, for fun and titillation. Here’s an article about the history of nudes and naughty bits through the ages.

But first, something about hens and life drawing: A life drawing party is a stylish alternative to the run-of-the-mill stripper solution. Having a naked man pose for you whilst you draw him- that’s definitely more elegant, and relaxed. When there’s a stripper the bride-to-be is often humiliated by her guests bullying into getting a lap dance. To find out more follow this link.

The idea of life drawing is nothing new. People have always been attracted to drawing or carving people: already in the Stone Age.

These carvings from the Addaura Cave in Sicily, Italy and were done 12,000 years ago.

Moving on a few thousand years: The Greeks viewed the human body as the fountain of all delight – a great attitude I think. 2000 years ago Greek artists not only scrupulously studied the naked human form, they were versed in its underlying anatomy as well.

Later down the track in Rome during the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci dissected 30 corpses due to his passionate desire to understand the finest details of the workings of the human body. Life drawing then was a synthesis of proportion, perspective and anatomy and was in fact an obsessive quest to create the ideal male form.

Nudity was celebrated in Greece in a manner never ever experienced since then. The Greeks were totally fascinated by male beauty and yes they had their sexual preferences. The Greeks considered being embarrassed about ‘disrobing’ for sports to be a sign of barbarism.

Many a curious person ponders why the ancient Greeks and Romans depict males with such small genetalia.

Their admiration of the albeit small penis verged on the cult like and sculptural depictions of erect penises were commonplace. There is a vast array of what today would be considered xxx-rated artwork that indicates that the Greeks considered long thick penises to be grotesque. Such penises were allocated to ugly old men, satyrs and barbarians. Their ideal penis was small and thin and bedecked with a foreskin. As Aristophanes explains an ideal male had “”a gleaming chest, bright skin, broad shoulders, tiny tongue, strong buttocks, and a little prick.” How times have changed LOL, they were masters of the teeny weeny.

Things changed with regard to size in the Middle Ages.

Women riding super-penises show up in the margins of medieval manuscripts.

Trees laden with immense dangling penises can also be found.

In a nutshell – d*ckpics have been around way longer than Snapchat!

One thing our research has revealed is that drawing and sculpting penises has been the domain of male artists and sculptors. Think only of Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.

Recently we’ve sought to discover if we can find a woman who specialises in the art of the d*ck. And we have: Kirsten Fredericks – an artist from Sydney. She likes the idea of being able to cuddle up to a soft 10-inch one. She’s taken to honouring the phallus by arming herself with her crotchet hook and ball of wool. She’s turned what was once considered a pastime for housewives on its head.

We girls from Hens Party Ideas Adelaide love Kirsten’s playful homages to the male organ.

Want to have a go at what our forefathers have done throughout history? The call us on 0432 924 305 or email us .

Life Drawing for Hens and its History

New Hen Packages released

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With the launch of the new Adelaide Hens Party website, 7 new hens night party packages in Adelaide have been added to the range:

Bollywood Dancing Package: Shake it ’til You Make it

Life Drawing Package

Foretelling Bright Futures Package

French Wine and Cheese Tasting Package – Nibbles and Vines

Life Painting Package

Tribal Goddess Package

The Surprise Package

Our Life drawing package is a fun and classy art event which means older guests and Grandma can also attend.

With our new range of packages, we want you to have a night that will suit everyone’s interests (and sensibilities!). If you have any questions or want to help us change anything about any of the packages, just shoot us an email

New Hen Packages released

A Creative Hens Night Party

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“Everybody knows that the standard hen’s party tends to involve a stripper. There is something tantalising about watching a nude male make a show of undressing. But when you think about it it’s a bit passive. I’m the kind of person who likes to be active; I admit I prefer doing sport to watching sport. That’s why sitting for hours on end waiting for that moment when I can watch a stripper was boring for me.

Then I found out that I could watch him undress and get creative in the process.

How ? I went to a nude male life drawing party at a friend’s hens night. It was here in Adelaide and organised by Hens Party Ideas Adelaide You get to watch a guy make a show of undressing, you get to see him nude for a rather long time, and on top of that you get to study him intensely, because you draw him.

I remember when the other bridesmaids came up with the idea of life drawing it sounded unbelievably daunting. I like to be challenged, so I talked myself into saying yes to their suggestion. I was pretty nervous. Of course my drawings were lousy, but I’ll admit they were a little less worse than I had expected them to be. But it was so much fun drawing with all the girls and really getting a good stare that the quality of my drawings became irrelevant. And having a couple of glasses to drink also definitely helped me let go of my perfectionist tendencies LOL”

I asked one of our clients who had been to two nude male life drawing parties that we organised to write something about her experience. The above is what she wrote.

People who have never done life drawing before wonder what it is. Let me explain it a little. It is the act of drawing a naked human body by means of looking at a live model. It’s something that artists find quite normal, because during their studies they have weekly life drawing classes. Life drawing classes for artists last 3 hours. The final drawing to normally takes about an hour. Imagine being still entire! That’s very hard for the poor model. They get lots of pins and needles.

The life drawing parties we organise here at Hens Party Ideas Adelaide are shorter: they last one and a half hours. Whereas art students get to draw males and females of all different shapes and sizes, both old and young, the models we organise for our hens parties are gorgeous, young hunks. Age range is 20 to 35. Along with the model comes an art teacher/MC. He or she makes the drawing really easy; very different to those painfully embarrassing our classes some of us tend to remember having to endure at school. The MC gives simple tips and turns drawing into a game.

Give us a call on 0432 924 305 or email us. If you call us you can pick our brains, we’re here to help you. You can also find us on Facebook, Hens Party Ideas Adelaide. We love it when you like us.

Frequently Asked Life Drawing Package Questions

Let me get into the nitty-gritty by means of frequently asked questions:

How many people do we need to be?

We’ve set our minimum numbers at 12, but we’ve had parties with as few as 6 girls, they’ve just divided the cost for 12 between themselves. The largest life drawing party we’ve ever had was with 42 girls.

How much does it cost?

Our prices range between $35 per person and $80 per person. If you follow this link you can see more details.

What do we need to provide?

Nothing. We bring everything with us: an art teacher/MC, a male model, charcoal or graphite pencils or water-soluble pastels if you’ve opted for colour, paper, boards, aprons and easels if you’ve got the table space for them.

Do we need to pay a deposit?

We request a deposit of $120. That secures a specific date and time for you. Best to book as far in advance as possible, that will guarantee you get the date and time you want. The deposit is non-refundable, however you can use it as a deposit for another party.

What times are available?

Our nude male life drawing parties can be held whenever you like. Most girls book them on a Saturday. It’s good to have them in the afternoon because you’ll get far more out of it if you’re not too much under the influence. We run them on Sundays and during the week as well, we’re far more flexible with regard to times then.

Do you also provide topless waiters?

We sure do. It’s great fun to add a topless waiter to the mix.

How long do the sessions last?

Sessions normally last 90 minutes which is ample time for drawing, chatting and laughing. We’ve done parties that have only lasted an hour and we’ve organised a life drawing party that took 2 ½ hours. Full day workshops are lots of fun too.

We have no experience whatsoever in drawing, is that a problem?

Our focus is on fun, that’s all you need to have had experience in. The quality of the drawings really is irrelevant. However, what is interesting is that everyone who has participated in the nude male life drawing parties has improved throughout the one and half hours. Sometimes people have discovered a talent they never even imagined that they had. Women are surprised that teir sketches are far better than what their worst fears had had them imagine they would be.

Is this any different to organising a stripper?

Yes, it’s totally different. The nude male model’s role is to inspire you. He is there to entertain you and to have fun with you. Forget lap dances and gyration!

Do you have any other hen’s party ideas?

Yes, lots of them! If you want to stay artistic we also offer painting on a nude guy. You start by sketching him and then add colour to the sketches. The hen then chooses her favourite sketch and she and the winning girls get to paint that on their nude model.

Other hens party activities we offer are Bollywood dancing, cocktail making, Rudigami, burlesque-exploring the art of seduction, tarot card reading fortune telling, and we also have a magician who comes to hens parties and teachers you all tricks. We’ve come up with other ideas too and have put them together in an article titled 21 top hens ideas. Take a look.

Oh, and BTW we also offer nude female life drawing for buck’s parties. Some ladies want to be sure their man is in safe hands, and some men don’t want to risk ruining their wedding night

A Creative Hens Night Party

Nude Female Life Drawing for Buck's Parties

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Nude Female Life Drawing for Buck"s Parties

Topless Waiters

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Topless Waiters

21 Top Hen's Party Ideas

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Don’t know what to do for your hens party? We’re here to the rescue: 21 fun hens party ideas. We’ve provided contact details of businesses in Adelaide, South Australia that will translate these hens party packages into action. If you don’t live in Adelaide search for similar businesses in your part of the world, they are bound to exist. If not, start one yourself.

A spa pamper session: perfect for a hen who is totally stressed out and just can’t relax.

Indulge in some time at the spa enjoying things that go beyond massage. Try something you’ve never experienced before, like cupping or hot stones. A dynamic hen’s party idea is to have the soothing spa treatment be the energising kick-off for further fun.

Try:

Spa on Brougham in North Adelaide if you plan to spend the night in town,

or Pamper Me in Prospect, Adelaide if you are North of the city.

A Cheeky Burlesque Class: if you want to spice things up.

A professional burlesque instructor gives you warm-up moves before teaching you a great routine. This hens party idea’s focus is on fun and giggles. In addition you’ll learn many a sensual move -could come in handy sometime 😉 Try: Hens Party Ideas Adelaide – Burlesque – the art of seduction . Their hen’s party burlesque instructor comes to your place or stages your hen’s night at one of the hotels they work with in the Adelaide CBD.

Chocolate Making: if your hen fancies some sweet indulgence.

Book a party at ‘Adelaide’s chocolate school’. You get to make all different kinds of chocolates when you choose this hen’s night idea. You can also make adult-only chocolates with their x-rated moulds.

A Dance Class: for a hen who’s keen to shoot some serious shapes on the dance floor.

One fun idea is to add a little sexiness to the mix or try something with a little more ‘culture’ like Bollywood. Another awesome hen’s party idea is a film-themed dance class like Dirty Dancing or Grease. A professional choreographer teaches you all the moves. Try: Hens Party Ideas Adelaide’s Bollywood dancing package or ask their Adelaide team to organise a sexy, film-themed dance hen’s do event for you.

A boat party: is your hen’s idea of escape to hit the water and seek the dolphins?

If yes, try the following hen’s party idea: sip champagne and watch the sky light up in beautiful pinks as the sun sets on the water. Contact Temptation Sailing – they are based at Marina Pier, Holdfast Shores Marina in Glenelg, Adelaide, South Australia. Or take a dolphin cruise on the Port River with the Port Princess.

A cocktail making masterclass -perfect for the hen who seeks the taste of the exotic.

Does she know her Mojitos from her Margaritas and her Cosmopolitans from her Caipirinhas? This is a shakealicious hen’s party idea. The cocktail making class appeals because it gives everybody something to do and enjoy – many a good bonding experience has been made with a little help from Bacchus’ nectar. A mixologist teaches you to make, shake and muddle great cocktails which gets your party to a rocking start. Hens Party Ideas Adelaide’s swoon-worthy bartender comes to your place with all the gear you’ll need.

Karting: for a dare-devil type hen who is up for fun and thrills

Put the pedal to the metal at one of Adelaide’s karting facilities. This hens party idea is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping.

Try Kart Mania in Gepps Cross, Adelaide. They are the largest karting and laser force skirmish complex in South Australia.

Another alternative is Ultra-fast Karts in Richmond, Adelaide

A nude life drawing package: is your hen adventurous?

We think nude life drawing is the best way for the hen to take her last long look at something different…to…well…what she’s about to sign up for. This hens party idea is also for girls who suffer from the dismal disease of only being able to draw stick figures – the only skill set required is an adventurous spirit. This definetly beats a stripper. Hens Party Ideas Adelaide has some hot male models. Book an instructor/MC as well – s/he’ll guide you through the poses.

Fascinator making: for the crafty, out-of-the-ordinary hen.

This hens’s party idea gives your hen’s night outfit the final touch.

What is a fascinator? It’s a decorative accessory worn like a hat made from any combination of feathers, flowers, beads and fine fabrics. You attach it to the hair with a clip, comb or band. An instructor brings all the equipment you need and takes you through the simple steps of making your fascinator. All girls then wear their creations throughout the hen’s night – you’ll be sure to stand out.

Contact ART LOGIC – call 0432 924 305 for this millinery adventure.

Paint Balling: for a hen who enjoys getting hot and sweaty.

This may be an unusual idea for a hen do activity, normally it’s the kind of thing guys do. Declare a paint splattering war and then let loose in an indoor paintball site. But watch out, I have heard you get hooked the first time you play. Contact Delta Force Monarto for this hen party idea.

Rudigami: for the hen who like to use her hands.

Is your hen deviously crafty? Rudigami is the art of rude origami. This hens party idea gets transforming paper into willies that are works of art.

Contact Hens Party Ideas Adelaide on 0432 924 305 for this cheeky hens party idea.

Pole dancing: lets your hen release her inner flirt.

You’ll spin, dip and slide the night away at the Pole Boutique in Goodwood, Adelaide with this hens night idea. You can also share hot secrets and learn a series of sexy moves. That will have you feeling your inner temptress – sssshhhhhhh don’t kiss and tell.

Fortune Teller: for the hen who wants to know what the future holds.

This hen’s party idea sets the theme for love that is written in the stars. Decorate your party area with mystical charm and hire a fortune teller to come read the girls’ fortunes with her tarot cards. She’ll perform short, accurate and inspiring readings to uplift your spirits. Everyone’s future comes with its ups and downs, Hens Party Ideas Adelaide’s tarot card reader focuses on the positive that the future brings. You’ll find out how to make your future fun and fulfilling.

Wine tasting: does your hen like to travel distances on a high?

Try a wine crawl instead of a pub crawl, Adelaide is perfect for it. Here in Adelaide we have 3 wine regions right at our doorstep: the Barossa Valley, the Adelaide Hills and Mclaren Vale. Wine Tours Down Under have some good ideas for wine tasting hens parties. You’ll realise that learning about wine is like space travel: once you get going, there’s no end in sight.

A Yoga Hen Party: for the hen who has other things on her mind.

Hens parties don’t have to be about boozy bars and penis straws. We love the idea of working out with friends, so why not incorporate it into your hen’s party. Contact Pol-arise Adelaide and ask them to provide you with your very own private session hen’s party yoga class.

A Flower Arranging Party: are flowers, friends, and creativity your hens favourite things?

New skills ahoy: delight in learning how to make that perfect bunch of flowers. There is something inspiring and calming about learning the aesthetics of flower arrangement and, you’ll get to take your new creation rather than a shocking hangover home with you.

To explore this hens party idea in Adelaide contact Rainy Sunday.

The Tea Party Hen Do: anyone for high tea?

You can’t go wrong with a classic afternoon tea party with cupcakes and champagne as part of the mix. High teas hark back to the days when dinner was eaten around 8pm and, therefore, afternoon teas were mini meals. Our favourite Adelaide venue for this nourishing hens party idea is the Mockingbird Lounge in the sea-side suburb of Glenelg. Their cafe is also a second-hand book store with plenty of literacy excitement. They have a lovely private courtyard garden and function room out the back.

The Treasure Hunt: an adventure to put the zig in zag, and a spring in your hen’s step

The ‘Hens Treasure Hunt’ also in Glenelg, Adelaide has it all worked out. You are given a mission and then: it’s game time. Not only is it lots of fun, you also get to explore Glenelg in the process. The hunt ends at a mystery pub where lucky winners are awarded their prizes

A Horseback Hens Party: does your hen know what it feels like to ride a horse?

Horses have the power to take you away from life’s everyday cares, yet at the same time they keep you grounded in the present. As Laurel Braitman explains: “A horse is a borderland creature, a gateway animal to another world. They allow us to imagine other ways of existing in our world. Horses let us be cowgirls and princesses.”

With Westwood Park Services you can ride along Aldinga Beach with stunning views of hills during the day and glorious sunsets in the evening. You’ll paddle your horse in the water and hear the splash of the ocean under its hooves. They provide horse rides for beginners too.

Invite a Magician: does your hen want a magical evening?

Best if the magician performs close up magic and then adds an extra half an hour of tuition. The tuition session allows everyone to learn a trick or two. Then try them out on an unsuspecting victim later on in the evening. A brilliant way to break the ice if there are lots of girls that don’t know each other. Hens Party Ideas Adelaide has some great magicians working for them.

Play Games: for all hens in the entire universe

Last but not least, games are a brilliant idea to get a hen’s party off to a roaring start. Below we’ve listed some of the all-time favourites, ranging from silly to naughty and everything in between.

Taboo

It’s a simple game and lots of fun. You choose a list of words that are ‘forbidden’ during the evening. Anyone who accidentally says them gets punished. The severity of the punishment is up to you: perhaps they have to share an embarrassing fact or do a crazy dare.

Never have I ever

This is a take on the classic ’truth or dare’. It’s the ideal conversation starter. Each girl has a turn at making a statement starting with “Never have I ever …”. Anybody who has done that must have a drink. This game is really funny and you’ll get to learn a lot about the hen’s friends.

Piñata

Everybody, in true Mexican-style, gets blindfolded in turn, is spun around and gets to have bash at the goodies inside the giant pink penis.

Toilet paper wedding dress

Another great way to get the girls to meet each other. Create groups of girls that don’t know each other. Each team is given 3 rolls of toilet paper. They choose one to be the bride for the duration of the game and together they fashion a wedding dress and veil as best they can. The winning team gets a prize and the losing teams does the tidying up afterwards.

Guess the Memory

Get everyone to anonymously write down a personal memory of themselves with the bride-to-be. All the memories then get put into a hat and the hen has to read them aloud and guess who wrote it. That’s a good way for everyone to get to know each other and have a good bonding laugh. You can then paste all the memories in a book and give it to the hen as a heartfelt present. She’ll love that.

I Hope You Do

How about something sentimental? Ask everyone to find a chair, supply them with a glass of sparkling and have them spend 10 minutes filling out what they hope and wish for for the bride to be on a little card. As in Guess the Memory, these cards can be read out aloud and then pasted in a book for the hen.

Well, that’s it for now. Oh and congratulations if you’ve go to the very end of this article of 2025 words.

I’m sure there are many other brilliant hens party ideas out there, so write to us and tell us yours. We’ll add it to our list.

21 Top Hen"s Party Ideas

Five Fun Hens Night Party Theme Ideas

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or How To Reduce the Bridesmaid’s Stress Levels

A hen’s night party is quite an undertaking. Not quite like building the Sistine Chapel, but close; I’ve never heard of anyone who found it an easy job, and know of several women who would prefer dental surgery. There’s so much to consider, so many different people to please, heaps of possibilities to choose from and all that makes it totally overwhelming.

I’m the kind of person who leaps before she looks which means I will put up my hand for a job gleefully because I always think it will be a cinch. When my best friend asked me to organise her hen’s party my reply was obviously: “Sure, too easy.” I really leapt into the unknown that time. It turned out far too hard.

There’s the other kind of person, the wiser kind. Yes, we all hate and envy them, with their calmness and their organisational skills. They look before they leap, or sometimes even build a large bridge before leaping. They are aware of the challenges that being a hen’s party organiser brings. They cringe in advance and may secretly, yet desperately, seek for a way to weasel out of the job. Yes, it’s a job. It starts as a part-time job and towards the end seems like a full-time job with lots of overtime. And you get paid with love…well that’s if you do a good job. Don’t worry, if you fail you can always find new best friends, or live on a deserted island; there’s absolutely no pressure.

I have now been a professional hen’s party planner for a few years and have a big bag filled with tricks and, in reserve, a stress reducing arsenal. Number 1 is to think through everything in advance. Pretend you are a top-level project manager: How will you cope with seven different diets, five choices of bridesmaids’ outfits, and worst of all with bridezilla before breakfast.

Later I’ll talk you through some more tricks, but first I want to share my favourite hen’s party theme ideas with you.

Hens Party Theme Idea #1

If you’ve taken a look through our Hens Party Ideas Adelaide website you’ve probably noticed that we have an artistic bent. That’s because we work closely together with an Adelaide based business called Art Logic www.artlogic.com.au, so we all love art and are creative girls (and boys).

The first hens party theme idea is

STRIPES

You may say, well this is nothing new. But I say if Cara Delvigne can do pink and white stripes, so can we. Be sure not to go near any male Zebras though, they have less control that the boys after a few beers on a Saturday night:

There’s not only Cara to look for inspiration for:

We’ve watched how GigiHadid, Kendall Jenner, and Rihanna have also fronted the world in stripes.

Want to stand out from the crowd? Paint your face and legs and arms with dots and stripes.

If that’s too much, try it a little subtler:

But most of all have fun, that’s what fashion at hens parties is about.

To expand the theme, decorate your party room in stripes.

If you’re feeling brave invite one of our nude male models and paint stripes on him

When all else fails do it through your nails:

Hens Party Theme Idea #2

Time for some pirate fever.

Dress up as island girls or pirate babes and invite a pirate over to teach you the art of cocktail making.

Or you could take the Cara Delevigne approach and dress up as mermaids (well minus the wings)

If you want to rev things up a notch create some hot pirate outfits. Evoke the times of Captain Pugwash, pirate Blackbeard or Capt Jack Sparrow. Stock up on eye patches and captains’s hats. Imagine you are (is now 70 years old)as 2^nd pirates in Pirates of the Caribbean. You can then contend with the likes of Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow 😉

Eating some pirates would be fun too, though try to avoid getting the parrot stuck in your throat, otherwise your best conversation will be “Polly want a cracker”.

Hens Party Theme Idea #3

Hurrah, it’s time for some Neon Joy. Let’s travel back to the 1980s for a retro theme. Big hair, big colours, big take overs, big outfits, and shoulder pads you could land a light plane on.

You can dress up in bright neon colours and dance to the music of the 80s. Try teasing your hair out:

Take inspiration from Grease, though made in the 80’s, was set in the 50’s

Then add the right kind of make-up and be sure to let subtlety take a holiday.

You could also try some glow in the dark make up and some glow sticks as bracelets.

Then add some luminous material to decorate the body with, easy enough to make.

If you’re good with stilts and possess a sturdy pair of ankles try a pair of super high neon heels. Restraint and the 80’s were never introduced, too much of everything and you’ve got it about right.

Then you can add the neon glow party accessories.

Hens Party Theme Idea #4

What could be better than 1920’s Great Gatsby glitter? Does your hen want some glitz and glam? Then this is the perfect theme for her.

Glitter makes things nice and sparkly. You can go for glitter clothes, glitter make up and glitter accessories.

Go for a roaring 20’s party. They were pretty sparkly then. Why not invite a professional and have her teach you some of the moves (grooves, in the 20’s?) of those times.

Our Burlesque teacher can do that for you:

We’ve seen the likes of Kendall & Kylie Jenner all sparkled up.

You could also go for the Rihanna sparkle look.

Taylor Swift has a more reserved approach to sparkles:

Hens Party Theme Idea #5

Navy, red and white ahoy. You can start by sending out ‘hello sailor’ hens party invitations 😉

Keep it simple: navy paper with a red ribbon and a white anchor tied to it.

You could surprise the hen with sailor signs and banners and prepare some Mediterranean food.

When it comes to clothing, an easy option is to buy the same captain’s hat for everyone.

Add to that some sailor badges and it’s a brilliant start.

Of course the top has to be striped and then a red bow will stand out brilliantly. Then add some shorts and trousers and you’ll be looking pretty cute.

Good with a sewing machine? I hate you, I wish I was, but I digress.

Here’s some catwalk sailor gear to inspire you:

Kim and Khloe K definitely like the sexy sailor look:

If you’ve opted for a summer pool or beach hen’s party why not copy Gigi Hadid:

Rihanna’s pretty hot as a sailor too:

Don’t forget to sail with the nail:

To top it all off, invite one of our sailor boys for some life drawing and draw him in a variety of sailor poses… maybe even in the full Monty.

We think Tim Robards makes a pretty good sailor boy too.

But unfortunately he’s no longer a bachelor – he and Anna Heinrich are still an item.

Now at the start of this article I said I’d get back to the dry facts of optimal organisation.

Here are some questions should you should ask yourself or discuss with the other bridesmaids at the very outset when organising your hens party. Having everything worked out in advance will greatly reduce the need for an intravenous drip of valium.

What season will it be? Spring, summer, autumn or winter. Adapt the theme and clothing accordingly. Always avoid arctic survival gear parties in summer, and skimpy dresses while frolicking in the snow. Obvious you say… you’d be surprised.

What’s your budget? Are we talking hiring jumbo-jets for A-list celebrities, or renting a campervan? Does everyone have enough funds for the fancy dress theme? Or will you have to send the boys with brass knuckles around. Part of the fancy dress party could be creating the dresses. The organisers could gather materials and together you could make the outfits. Then dressing up becomes an activity in itself. That would be a brilliant icebreaker too.

What kind of style would appeal to your hen? She might hate what you love! If so, she has no taste, but it’s still her day. It’s all about her, so make sure to choose something that that doesn’t make her cringe with horror and stay in the bathroom.

Does she want a night in or a night out? If she wants a night out check with the pub/bar/club if they are okay with your fancy dress. You wouldn’t want to be refused at the door.

Memories: go creative and crafty with a memory wall filled with photos. Take photos during the event and afterwards put them all in a related scrapbook for your beloved best friend, aka, the hen.

At the outset I mentioned that you needed to think like a project planner. Not that you need steel girders for your hen’s outfit. All you need to do is think every little step of the way through and work out whether it’s feasible and how to make it happen. Does it sound like cinch? Well…it isn’t.

Five Fun Hens Night Party Theme Ideas

Questions to Ask at a Hen's Night Party

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Ever had the feeling that there are just some bits of her past your best friend is willingly hiding from you?

Hehehe, no longer! Her hen’s night party is the ideal time to get it all out of her.

So let’s think about the most devious way to do this. Of course you wouldn’t start the hens day, night or weekend with interrogation.

A brilliant way to kick off the day is with some fun activities. One advantage of such activities is that they get everyone involved and are a great way to connect. Often at hens parties the girls don’t know each other and for the shy ones this can be a big ordeal.

At Hens Party Ideas Adelaide we have a whole array of suggestions: fun ideas to launch a hen’s party.

You could try:

Life Drawing

Bollywood Dancing

Cocktail Making Class

Burlesque – the Art of Tease

The Magician – learn some new tricks!

After some activities time to get devious: everyone gets together in circle format.

The bridesmaids organise a box of questions. Each question gets written on a little note. The box of questions gets passed around. First you put some harmless questions in the box and start with those.

Like:

Where did you go on your first date?

What year did you meet?

What date is your wedding (you’d be surprised how many get this wrong!!)

Add some questions about her beloved:

What’s his favourite movie?

How many times did he take his driving test?

What shoe size is he?

If he could be any animal which one would he choose and why?

What is his favourite joke?

What was the most embarrassing thing he did in front of your parents?

Then you could switch gears from small talk to medium talk:

Who is more likely to deal with a spider invasion?

If he was to have plastic surgery what would he have done?

Which film stars does his best mate dote on?

Which film stars does he dote on?

If you let him, which of those would he sleep with?And then you can get naughtier:

Hmmh like…which position would he choose? Or something even better – up to your imagination.

And then …you pop that question-the one you’ve always wanted to have answered.

and BINGO – you’ve got your answer hehehe!

Questions to Ask at a Hen"s Night Party

Hot Dress Tips for a Super Classy Hens Night Party

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Fortunately we’re all different. I mean how boring would it be if everyone wanted exactly the same thing. Some girls want classy hen’s night parties with just a touch of naughtiness. Other girls want it crude and rude. And of course there is the whole gamut of in between.

Depending on your taste both extremes can be tons of fun. But what we all probably have in common is that we want to look good in what we wear. That’s why we’ve compiled the following hot dress tips.

Dress Tip Number 1 for a Super Classy Hens Night Party

If your hen is into the aesthetic side of life, and has a clear idea of what she wants her wedding to look like, our first hens do dress idea is to incorporate that look into the hen’s day party. You could view the hen’s party as setting the scene for the wedding.

Is your hen free-flowing, relaxed and earthy type? Does she want the wedding to be casual and relaxed? Then choose a long, loose and relaxed dress.

Or does she belong to the other end of the spectrum? Does she want a super chic glamorous wedding? Then high heels and a sleek mini dress would be the perfect henday party outfit.

Or is she in between and wants a vintage wedding day?

Then start the day early, organise a high tea, pepper it with some life drawing and wear cute tea dresses or an old-fashioned jumpsuit.

You could let yourself be inspired by women of the 1950’s like this Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn or Marilyn Monroe. The designs of their dresses are stunning and the sultry glamorous and feminine look of their close can be mesmerising. If you want to look feminine, what better way to show off your curves than with a 1950’s circle skirt dress or a slim line wiggle dress.

Dress Idea Number 2 for a Super Classy Hens Event

Whoever says that White is only for weddings is wrong. A hens day party or a hens night with everyone dressed in white, including white accessories would definitely take you out of run-of-the-mill territory.

You could choose dress that wraps around your body snugly for a sexy confident look, or go with white lace for something more summery with a touch of feminine chic.

What to Wear – Idea number 3 for a Super Classy Hens Night Party

When in doubt, go with sparkle. Sequins signal celebration and can be pretty dazzling.

You could choose an all gold mini sequin dress.

Or keep it cool and understated by pairing a sequin miniskirt with a black silk top

The more extroverted could opt for bright red sequin dresses and those that verge to more romantic could go for a dark red sequin ensemble.

Hot ClothesTip Number 4 for a Classy Hens Night Party

Jumpsuits, overalls, rompers are so much fun and are guaranteed to take your style up a notch.

They’re ideal for hen parties, because they work well as comfy day wear for high tea and shopping, then at night, just add heels, earrings, rings and bangles , and you’ll be good to go.

Hot Wardrobe Tip Number 5 for a Classy Hens Night Party

It‘s fun to wear a super sexy, super short mini, or a backless, braless dress but there is also something exciting and super stylish about dressing discretely, and hiding what you’d normally flaunt.

Pick your best asset, it could be your legs, breasts, arms, back, or midriff, and show it off. Choose an outfit that’s suits who you really are inside, not who you think you should be, whether it’s classic and elegant, relaxed and fun, or chic and stunning.

Adorn your outfit with your favourite accessories, and then you’ll be all set for the most stylish send-off from singledom known to mankind.

Hot Dress Tips for a Super Classy Hens Night Party

Life Drawing Hen's Night Party in Adelaide - The Prank

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A Life Drawing Hen’s Night Party in Adelaide – The Prank

Women Do Things Differently to Men!

On a Bucks night the buck’s mates often do their blatant utmost to embarrass/shame the buck . Girls are more subtle, perhaps a little smarter and also a little more devious. This hen’s bridesmaids developed a surreptitious plan; a prank spiced with intrigue and secrecy.

This is how it all started – Nic emailed us: “I am one of the bridesmaids in Adelaide helping organise the upcoming life drawing hen’s night. Would it be ok if we played a little prank on our hen with your help? She has a really good male friend and we thought it would be funny to introduce him as the model for the life drawing. He is up for it. Would this be Ok with you? Would you be able to help make it work for us?”

Hens Party ideas Adelaide replied: “We think your prank is a brilliant idea and would love to help you make it work. What is her male friend’s name? What does he look like? Is he well-built? The reason I ask is that if he is ‘model material’ we could pretend that he actually is one of our life drawing models and that we scheduled him for the event not knowing that he was one of her good friends. We could also have him come in wearing a mask, so that she doesn’t immediately recognise who he is. Let us know what you think, and any other ideas you have … we love playing pranks.”

Nic’s answer: “Glad you’re ok with the prank, we’ll also get her mum with this one, which will be great.

His name is Josh. He is the tall typical footy player type bloke. I’m not sure if he’ll be game to take his clothes off, even down to boxers. But he would love the idea of the mask. He suggested that he come into the room in a robe and then dramatically threw it down revealing that he was actually wearing some clothes-perhaps we could get him in a wife beater/shorts ensemble so he looks quite naked under the robe. I’m not sure if he has his own robe?”

Hens Party ideas Adelaide’s reply: “Brilliant, love the idea of tricking her mom too. She’ll be thinking: “OMG I didn’t know one of my daughter’s best friends was a stripper … AAAAAHHH- what don’t I know about the guy she’s marrying?

Yes, great if Josh could wear the wifebeater shorts gear under the robe. What we could then do is that Jacqueline (I will be your instructor/MC for the day ) tells Josh it’s time to get undressed and when he refuses, she makes a big scene, fire him and sends him away. Then we face a dilemma, how are we going to do the nude life drawing. We can hide our real model in a cupboard beforehand and tell your hen that I’ve put a bouquet of flowers in the cupboard as I’m going to a birthday party after yours, and that the girls will just have to draw them. Then she goes to look for the flowers and gets a 2nd surprise when a gorgeous model pops out… Something along those lines.”

Nic: “Wa ha ha ha ha, I love it when a plan comes together…..”

We asked for some information about her hen so we could find her the right life drawing model. Nic told us: “Our hen is an earthy girl, spiritual (but not in a crazy way), generous, can be quiet/shy, not the centre of attention kind of person, but is also up for a laugh with a great sense of humour. She loves food and she is a personal trainer.”

That was brilliant information. The life drawing model we chose for Nic’s hen was kindhearted, a little shy, and always up for a laugh. He’d been training daily the past few months for an upcoming national bodybuilding competition.

Check out this life drawing model’s abs

They rented an apartment for the night at one of Adelaide’s spectacular beaches

The view from the apartment where we staged the life drawing hens party

and we all (the 2 life drawing models – the real one and the false one, the life drawing instructor and Nic) met in the hotel lobby half an hour before the party was to start. The boys were nervous and Nic and I were exhilarated. Josh, the false life drawing model, was worried that he might not be able to keep a straight face and would just burst out laughing.

Amazingly, the prank went to plan. I, the MC/life drawing instructor, told the girls in guise of introduction that many of our models were professionals, such as lawyers, accountants and photographers. (The hen’s friend, the fake life drawing model, was a photographer.) Often their circle of friends were in the dark about their life modelling activities. This is why they would not be allowed to take any photos, because these men did not want photos revealing the secret part of their life all over the Internet.

Then I asked the bridesmaid Nic to fetch the life drawing model, the false one, from the room in which we had been hiding both models. Josh strutted out proudly wearing a sensual silk gown we had bought especially for him. Gee, was he a good actor. The hen and her mother shrieked with horror and shock when they saw him; he however kept a straight face and pretended to cringe when he saw the hen, whispering to me (somewhat loudly, we wanted everyone to hear) “Shit, I know her, she’s my good friend, I went to primary school with her.”

The whole room was in uproar; the hen’s friends knew Josh too. Nic had kept ‘the Prank’ a secret, everybody thought that Josh was the real life model and were shocked to discover his ‘sordid’ secret life. Animated discussions ensued, the hen claiming that she doubted she could deal with seeing her good friend Josh totally nude.

The general conclusion was: Josh is a professional, and in the Adelaide where everyone seems to know a friend of a friend such things can happen, so we’d just have 2 get on with the show. I instructed Josh do some short poses, still clad in his dressing gown, and the girls did a great job of drawing him.

This is a photo from later on in the party, the drawings are of the real life drawing model. It was all so exciting, that I didn’t get any photos of Josh posing.

Things had started to settle down when out of the blue (well so it seemed to everyone except Nic, myself and Josh) Josh wailed: “I can’t do it, I’m leaving.”

Josh and I pretended to have a fight. I announced an ultimatum: “You have to be the model and strip down nude. They’ve paid. You’re a professional. You’ve been doing this for 3 years. If you leave you’re fired.”

“Well right now I couldn’t give a shit” bellowed Josh and walked out. utterly furious, I didn’t even let him get his clothes.

The hen’s mum was totally frantic: “You can’t do this. The poor boy, you can’t send him out of the hotel to just in a dressing gown. What’s he going to do? He doesn’t even have his car keys.”

I ignored her and just calmly continued with our plan… hurrah, this prank was going to plan. I told them all we’d just have to make do with drawing flowers, as we’d lost our life drawing model. I asked the hen to get the flowers I’d left in the cupboard. We heard a jubilant scream.

What was their reaction when they discovered it was all just a prank: utter disbelief, total relief and they laughed and laughed and laughed.

We let Josh come back in and he joined the life drawing.

Life Drawing Hen"s Night Party in Adelaide - The Prank

LiFe Drawing or LiVe Art?

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Life Drawing and Live Art, What is the Difference?

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between LIFE Drawing and LIVE

Art?

Life Drawing traditionally involves having a nude male or female model to study and draw (or paint) in order to learn about representing the human form.

Live Art on the other hand, is usually more politically oriented, though not always, and is generally created in a public space incorporating elements of performance to the work. Both can be a really enjoyable experience, either as a participant or a viewer.

At Hens Party Adelaide we have create events with life drawing and events with live art.

Life Drawing Events

Paint The Man, Draw The Man and Draw On The Man (three packages we offer) all involve life drawing.

Laughs and giggles are guaranteed as girls recover from the surprise of having a nude male in their midst while at the same time getting over possible doubts about their artistic skills! In addition all participants go away with a souvenir (or a gift for the party princess): their drawings.

Live Art Events

At our live art events a qualified, experienced visual artist creates art ‘live’ during your party. This can be a permanent/long-lasting artwork or it can be impermanent – an artwork that last for just a night.

If the artwork she creates is permanent – eg on paper or on canvas, then it could then be a gift for the party princess. Having an artist creating work at a gathering is fascinating for guests as they can wander past the artist at work and view the progression of the image. This is something not usually experienced because generally artworks are only seen once completed and on display. It could certainly stimulate discussion and add a point of difference to the conversation.

For fundraising, once complete, the artwork could be auctioned and sold to the highest bidder at the event.

If the artwork the artist creates is impermanent, it can be photographed or videoed – one way to make sure it’s remembered.

Can you imagine how much fun it could be to have for instance, a body paint artist at your party working on a model to create an amazing effect, character or symbol?

Or perhaps the artist takes the whole group at the celebration on a creative adventure by instructing them on the art of body painting!

We’re lucky at Hens Party ideas Adelaide because we have an extensive number of talented, reliable, charming artists and models at our fingertips, due to our connection with ART LOGIC.

We are always ready to take on a creative challenge – so don’t be afraid to ask for what you want to make your party unique, creative and fun!

LiFe Drawing or LiVe Art?

Hen's Parties - some girls hate them?

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Hen’s parties: do you love them or hate them?

The other day I chatted with a friend who hates them. Anyone organising a hen’s night should read what she said; will help you understand why some girls don’t come.

Jane: My mum did absolutely nothing to celebrate her ‘last night of freedom’ in 1980. And most of her friends didn’t either. Sometimes they would ‘indulge’ in a quiet meal and drinks with a close friends and family…nothing more.

With this lack of real-life stories, as a child, my idea of a hen’s party was what I saw on TV: a night at the pub, beer and steak, a stripper blessed with drunk women shouting ‘get it off’. Soap opera hen’s parties were cheap and wonderfully short.
Me: Fast forward to 2015 and things look way different. Surveys calculate the average cost of a hen’s party to be $125 per person, a fifty per cent increase since 2005. If I base my forecasts on this trend: things can only get worse.

Hen’s parties sometimes last an entire week-end and involve inter-state travel with guests asked to pay months in advance for what in fact is a mini-holiday they barely have control over.

Some girls fly down from Sydney to Adelaide for a weekend, rent a luxury apartment for 20 people, have all-round male topless waiter services and dine in top class restaurants before doing the obligatory pub, disco and stripper joint crawl.Say you go to three hen’s parties a year (a conservative number if you are in the age group 25-35), by the time you’ve made it to your ‘Big Day’ yourself, you have spent tons celebrating all those you’ve secretly envied (or mercilessly judged).

Jane: Regardless of how much they earn, almost every girl I know (the exceptions are the couple of exceptionally rich and extroverted ones) complains about hen parties They complain about things that range from having to sacrifice annual leave to the fury at having their in-boxes clogged up with emails from girls obsessing over every last detail. Or being forced to do something they’d never, ever, ever do: being forced to receive a lap dance reduced one of my friends to tears, not to mention the PTSD.

However, last year when my mum’s sixtieth meant I couldn’t make it to a close friend’s hen’s weekend, I was shocked to realise that I’d been struck down with FOMO (for the acronym-challenged amongst us: Fear Of Missing Out). I imagined the immense fun I could be missing out on, not the $450 I’d saved.

Me: So hen’s night parties can actually be really fun; you get to spend quality time with girlfriends. There’s always the possibility that some random activity you’ve always run a mile from, say life-drawing, might be your secret talent. And it is a chance to get to know the others before the wedding.

I know a group of girls who got on so well at their hen’s night, in addition to having the time of their life, that they’ve had reunions which everyone has volunteered to go to…and paid for without complaining.

Jane: Pleasing everyone (18 at times known-to be bitchy girls) is majorly challenging. However, when my lifelong friend asked me to be her Maid of Honour last year, I decided to say yes. It would finally be my time for revenge: I’d do it my introverted and carefully budgeted way.

But OMG…..what did I organise? A cottage in the hills for the weekend, a cocktail making class upon arrival, a tea party the next morning, a hot balloon ride at sunset then a night out in town. The following day: a Bollywood dance class in thelate morning, followed by an evening life drawing session (scrumptious male model) with an MC and topless waiter.

Why? Well, I didn’t want my friend to feel like she had missed out. We tried hard to keep costs down; but I reckon it ended up costing everyone about $300 each.

In other words, I SUCCUMBED.

Me: Given the prospect of another 10 years of increasingly expensive hen’s parties, here are some suggestions:

Keep it local, focus on what the hen wants rather than trying to outdo the last hen’s do she went to. Most importantly, keep it short and simple, no more than an afternoon and night.

That way you’ll end on a high with everyone benefiting from a healthier bank balance.

Hen"s Parties - some girls hate them?

What to wear to a Hen’s Night Party

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One big question for us girls is:
What should I wear to…? Even first Ladies ask it ;-)

So it’s not surprising at all that exactly that question pops up when it’s time to go to the 'long awaited' hens party:
OMG...what on earth should I wear it to this hens do?

Looking good is important in our times where people are often judged by what they wear. So you’ll doubtlessly want to make every effort to look your best.

Choosing the right hen party outfit can be tricky if you’re out with girls you don’t know in a city you may never have been to before.

That’s why we’ve created this short guide to help. It will give you lots of ideas to make sure you can be true to your individual style and stand out from the crowd without looking out of place.

Do you need to travel to get to your hens party?

The key to travelling to your hen party destination is simple: Comfort.

Wear clothes that can be relaxed in – you don’t want anything digging in or rubbing when you may be travelling by plane, train or car for many an hour.

Try to put on a few layers so you can add or take away depending on the temperature. It might be freezing in Tasmania, but when you arrive at the Adelaide airport on one of our heat wave days you’re bound to be in for a shock.

Wear comfortable shoes – travelling can mean walking around airports or stations or city centres looking for the right hotel.

Take a handbag that zips up or wear clothes that will let you safely store travel documents and your precious belongings. Tourists in any can be easy prey for robbers.

If you want to impress the other girls then take a quick change of shoes and top in your hand luggage or some fun accessories to spruce up your outfit.

Is your hen’s party a hen’s day?

Similar to travelling, comfort is if you need to get up early and are out all day.

Think about what you’ll be doing. If you’re off to the CBD to do some lingerie shopping then smart casual is fine.

If you’re doing something sporty then ask the organiser if to suggest any special clothing you may need. Don’t forget to take a change of clothing if what you’re doing will have you end up wet or dirty.

Is the hens party going to be a Fancy Dress Do?

This is probably the most challenging part of any hen night. Some girls are fine with dressing up but others can’t handle it at all.

Sometimes it can be better to avoid fancy dress. Why?

It puts pressure on people who may not want to take part
City centre bars and restaurants are clamping down on it so you’re more likely to be refused entry to places
It easily identifies you as a hen party, making you more likely to end up in trouble or a victim of crime

If the hen’s friends and of course the hen herself love taking the challenges then we suggest the following:

Call the clubs and pubs and let them know you will be coming in fancy dress to avoid any problems
Same goes for restaurants
Don’t spend heaps on fancy dress outfits and wear other appropriate clothing underneath so you can take the fancy dress off if things change.
Never humiliate the bright – you may think dressing the bride up as a giant penis is hilarious but Saturday afternoon shoppers won’t, and the hen might just not like that hot idea either.

If you don’t want fancy dress but do want something to make your hens feel special you could always try a theme based hens party.

You could always choose a hens party theme!

A theme is a nifty idea if you want your hen party girls to have something in common but don’t want to be totally obvious as a hen party group.

It also gives the girls much more freedom in how they interpret it. Let’s say you choose the colour ‘pink’ as your theme. Then your hens can go all out with pink outfits or just choose to add some pink jewellery accessories. This is guaranteed to make everyone feel much more comfortable.

One great idea is to match the theme and the hen.
Does your bride to be have a favourite colour?
Or does she have a favourite movie that you could pick a theme from?
What about a clothing style: like a 60s hens night?

Or perhaps you’ve chosen a hen’s party package such as

a Draw The Man, Life Drawing Hen’s Night Party,

a Paint The Man, Life Painting Hen’s Night Party, or

a BollywoodDancing Hen’s Night Party

For life drawing or painting you might want to bring along a big T-shirt to cover your silk dress. The Bollywood dancing you need to wear clothes you can move in.

Are you going to a hens party in the evening?

Even if none of the above applies to you, you still will face the challenging task of choosing an outfit if you’re off to a hens party in the evening. Here are some hot tips for your hen night party:

Out of touch with the latest style? Then pick up a couple of glossy fashion magazines. You can get them for free from your local library.
If shopping is part of your hen party then get input from the other girls. But make sure you bring a back up just in case in case you don’t find anything!
Make reservations at clubs and pubs. This beats queueing for ages any day or night.
Check out online photo galleries of the venues you’ll be visiting. That will give you a feel for what the style is.
Take a range of outfits from mild chic to full on glamour so you can be sure you’ve got all bases covered.

Last but not least, the most important thing about the hen night is to enjoy yourself!

Yes, what you wear is important but celebrating with your friends is what I hens party is all about.

If all this doesn’t help and you’re still in dire straits with regard to what to wear then contact us at Hens Party Ideas Adelaide and we'll come to the rescue!

5 Hot Tips for Planning your Hen's Party

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Some people don’t know what a hen’s party is. One reason for this is that in other countries hen's parties have a different name:

In France for example they call it
'enterrement de vie de jeune fille'
which literally translated means
'burial of the life of a young girl' LOL

Here's a photo of a French girl taking the mickey out of her 'enterrement de vie de jeune fille'.
On her sash she has written:
'J'enterre ma vie de jeune fille'
which means:
'I am burying my life of a young girl'

So let’s start this article with a definition of what a hen's party actually is:

"A hen's party, a hen's night or a hen weekend are events organised for a woman who is about to be married. It is usually organised by a close friend of the bride-to-be and involves the hen celebrating one last night (or a weekend) of 'freedom' with her close friends before she is marries."

Some people think hen's parties should be a night, day (or weekend) of alcoholic excesses. But....alcoholic extremes aren't really something the hen may want to or even be able to remember. That’s one of the reasons the business Hens Party Ideas Adelaide was created: to offer fun, creative alternatives to girls and parties they’ll all want to remember ;-)

What are the special ingredients to creating a successful party? We've asked the professional party planners at Hens Party Ideas Adelaide.
Their answer was:

Work out:

a. who to invite

b. when to send out the invitations

c. where to go

d. what do to do

e. what to wear.

a. Who to invite to your hen's do?

Ask the bride who she would like to have come to her hen’s party
– don’t be a wicked fairy godmother and forget someone or even worse, invites someone who the hen now hates.

b. When to send out the invitations for your hen's night party?

Get everything worked out as early as possible and send out the invites as early as possible too. Then you’ll have a greater chance of getting everyone the hen would like to invite come along. And don’t expect people to answer your emails or snail mail. Follow up: call them, pester them and give them deadlines.

c. Where to go for your hen's night party?

Speak with professional party planners – they know all the good venues and can give you advice. Even if you are staging the party in your home city, don’t assume you’ll know all the best venues.
Check out the different venues, make a list of the best and then give your hen that list. The she can choose the venue she likes best…and that will make her happy.

d. What do to do at your hen's party weekend?

Some will choose a particular party package while others will organise the party to take place at sporting events with for example a day at the Adelaide races or a night at the greyhounds. Horse racing courses and greyhound tracks often have special events for the hen's party or for group bookings so it is worth checking out what offers are out there so you can get what suits your hen best.

You could also spend a weekend camping with the girls at a beautiful location - eg Innes National Park on the Yorke Peninsula. It's about 3 1/2 hours drive from Adelaide.

e. What to wear for your hen's night party?

The event could for example include all the guests wearing a special t-shirt in honour of the bride, or costumes, sashes, badges or other innovative props to help the party to be fun and memorable.

To complement the chosen fancy dress theme, you can use hen's party accessories to make the fancy dress even more fun. One fun thing about a chosen theme dress is that it can be kept by the guests and the hen to remember the night (or weekend) out.

Whatever form the event does take, the hen's party theme chosen should be one that allows everyone AND ESPECIALLY YOUR HEN to enjoy the event.

You'll find many ideas to help with your hen's night preparation on the ‘Hens Party Ideas Adelaide’ website. You can browse and contact their team to ensure that your special hen’s day, night or weekend is an event you will never (want to) forget.

Awesome Hens Night Party Gift Ideas

2012-11-18T20:12:00.004+10:30

A quote I love:

“Give others all that is alive in us—our interest, understanding, our knowledge, our humour, everything in us that’s good. In doing so, we enhance the sense of aliveness in others while enhancing our own.” Erich Fromm , a social philosopher, on the art of gift giving.

“What can we give her?”
“What present should we buy her?”
“What gift should I get her?” or even just
“What about gifts?”

Do these questions sound familiar? Probably! - they get asked prior to birthday parties, dinner parties, hen’s parties, weddings, farewell parties in fact prior to almost any social gathering where one person is the focal point.

Giving that perfect gift can be a major challenge. The task can be fraught with fear: Aahhh!!! What if she hates it or is embarrassed by it?

Everyone has their own likes and dislikes, be they cultural or personal, so find out what they are. Luckily, very few people are bothered by someone asking what kind of things they like, so just ask.

For example: “What gift would you like to get most of all?” To that you could add: “And what would you definitely not like to get?”

What if you friend can’t come up with anything? Just share some of the gift giving ideas we’ve listed below with her and remember which ones made her eyes sparkle.

If being that direct feels too daunting you could always ask someone who knows the party princess better than you to do the questioning.

Here at Hens Party Adelaide (specialists in creating classy, fun and creative party packages for women) we think that gifts rule. They inspire the gift giver, strengthen the bond of friendship, and make the recipient totally happy, too!

The key question is: What distinguishes a brilliant gift from a merely ordinary one?

Three qualities:

1. Positive evocation: The gift evokes positive feelings for the recipient – it smells, tastes, looks, sounds or feels wonderful to her.

2. Mnemogenicity: The gift reminds the recipient of you the gift giver – regularly if possible!

3. Longevity: The gift is something the recipient wants to keep for a long time.

Make sure your gift has these three qualities and you can’t go wrong.

Remember that to come up with something truly spectacular may mean sharing costs with other close friends or associates – much better than lots of little things that aren’t really wanted or needed!

We girls from Hens Party Adelaide find that exploring gifts in terms of categories is helpful:

Three gift categories:

· The gift of experiences
Giving your friend
- tickets to a concert or show
- a voucher for a restaurant meal
- creating a fun event for her eg a life drawing or life painting party with a gorgeous nude male model

and a charming topless waiter

at a cool venue in Adelaide (like the Prince Albert Hotel, the Cuckoo Bar or the Edinburgh Castle).
- If she’s a daring kind of person,organise a session where she and her friends get to paint (on) one of Hens Party Adelaide’s gorgeous models.

· The gift of consumables
This could be wine, food or art related.
- Champagne is always a winner, or a good bottle of red.
- Yummm, those delicious chocolates you can buy at Adelaide’s central market.
- Some art from ART LOGIC, a grassroots Adelaide based art business. You can choose from over 1300 works of art on their website, they have all different price ranges.

· The gift of something homemadeHomemade gifts are really personal. And in the age of cheap mass produced goods, the love that comes with a handmade gift makes all the difference.
- A favourite cake or pie or something with a longer shelf life like chilli oil, custom spice blends or infused oils. You could include little recipe cards with each gift to give ideas how to use each item.

- Not that practised at creating home-made presents? Book into one of Hens Party Adelaide’s craft-art classes with Lou.

- Have our bookmaker Ky make a handmade book for you. For example a book with photos of your friend doing things she loves. Or a book with photos of all her good friends and family with something personal each of them has said about her next to it. This can be done whether you live in Adelaide or in some other part of the world.

Well...those are some of our ideas. I hope they've inspired you. Let us know your ideas too please.

Getting Creative and Having Fun

2012-08-03T21:42:00.002+09:30

How often have you heard people say, "I've got two left feet", or "I can only draw stick figures", or even "I'd love to but I’m too scared of making a fool of myself"?

Well, prepare to tell your friends (and maybe even yourself) that those excuses no longer stand! Courtesy of Hens Party Adelaide there are a lot of new parties going on in Adelaide.

Hens Party Adelaide

The Hens Night Party scene was sorely lacking in Adelaide when Lou Gannon (artist and educator) and I first started to hatch our grand concept. Our research showed that there are many women who want something more than a stripper for their last night of ‘singledom’. You wouldn’t know it when you look at what was on offer!

Getting creative and having fun with friends is the name of the game at Hens Party Adelaide, with the opportunity to further or find your hidden skills!

After an initial flood of fun ideas for hens parties, we decided to focus on a few main concepts to start off with, including life drawing and painting, dancing and, of course, food.

It’s no secret that being creative often means you have more fun and because Lou and I are insiders within the local artistic community it’s easy for us to find that perfect match for each party.
We have both seen how social circumstances can lead even the most stubborn naysayers (the ones that say: “I couldn’t. It would turn out terrible. I’d look stupid.”) to give something new a try and discover that they actually enjoy the experience.

So if the goal of your evening is fun, creative indulgence and stylish celebration Hens Party Adelaide is just the thing you’re looking for!

The Leo Hen

2012-08-03T15:01:00.003+09:30

Whether you believe in the predictions coming from the Zodiac,

or you occasionally read the horoscopes in the paper for a giggle in the morning, or if you don’t even remember what sign you are, at the very least what the stars allegedly have to say about us can be good for a spot of fun. And what is more necessary when planning a Hen’s Party than fun?

Since we just entered the territory of Leo, we thought it would be quite interesting to look at what sorts of activities a Leo Bride-to-be might like – although anyone with a strong, passionate personality (as, supposedly, Leos have) might like these too!

According to astrology, Leos love to be the centre of attention, which is handy since the Hen’s duty during the celebration is to have attention and adoration showered upon her!

Some things which would help her stand out are our dancing packages (if she likes to ‘move it’, as it were), or if she’s a more stationary kind of woman, maybe some body paintingwould be right up her alley!

Body Painting with Aleisha

Having lots of energy and creativity bursting out of them might not mean they’re so comfortable with literally being painted, however – so why not have them create art of someone else? We have several different packages for the creative Leo (pre-existing skill in art definitely not required!), perfect for the Hen and party to exercise their own desires.

The Hens Party Adelaide Life Painting Package

Is your Leo Hen competitive? Cooperative? More likely to paint like Picasso than Monet? Whichever way your Hen leans, www.henspartyideasadelaide.com.au tailors packages to the hen!

Keeping in mind that the ‘typical Leo’ like to keep the reigns firmly in their own hands, make sure to ask your Leo Hen if she wants the day to be a secret – she may want to plan the entire thing! At the very least, an assertive Leo may have some activities that she will not accept missing out on. Whatever you do,

don’t anger the lion!

Planning for a Great Party Event

2012-07-24T13:04:00.001+09:30

Being responsible for designing a hen’s party event can be an enormous task! You are the person closest to the bride-to-be and you want to make it the best possible celebration for all who will attend. Not everyone is a natural organiser and these days you don't have to be - just do lots of research and team up with other bridesmaids for support. With a little planning and some foresight you can put on a function that will be memorable and great fun for all. Before deciding where and what to do, it makes sense to decide who to invite, then plan a reasonable budget per person and set a date. Deciding on a date can be a challenge, especially if guests are coming from interstate or overseas. The main criteria are that it suits the hen and doesn't clash with any other pre-wedding commitments. Once you have your attendance list, an agreed budget and a date placed in the diary, it’s time to focus on the fun part - where to go and what to do! Here are five things to consider:

The Location

Location is very important, so one of the first things to do is to find out if there is something in particular the hen would like to do on her special night. This could be anything from being pampered to dancing the night away at Maslin's beach in South Australia. You could be inclusive of other invited guests and share the load by asking them for some input, or make it a surprise for the majority of the group. Once you have an idea of what the activities of the party will be you can focus on the top locations that can best cater to your requirements.

The accommodation

This may seem like an obvious thing to say, but people are peculiar about where they get to rest their head at night. Some people are quite happy waking up on a strange floor or sofa, but they are mostly the exception rather than the rule. Paying extra for comfort will be greatly appreciated by all. Consider booking accommodation close to what you intend to do or you’ll spend large amounts on taxis. Pick out an attractive place to stay or host the entire event – contact our Hens Party Ideas Adelaide Team for some great ideas on self catering and venues.

The activities

Boredom will be your enemy. Make sure there’s always something to do, even if it's a game or two between other activities. You don’t want your group to be kicking their heels all day while waiting for the main event to kick off. Book activities in advance: there is a broad range of activities to consider – from paint-balling to high wire activities, from cocktail making to sunset cruises, from Body Painting & Make-up to Bollywood Style Dancing lessons and experiences. Your aim is to generate continuous fun, from relaxed laid back moments to fast paced frivolity.

The Party

The main event is everything, so make it memorable. You don’t usually go to a concert to see the support act. You go to see the main attraction. Once you have an idea of what the hen wants to do and an idea of where best do this, you can source a location to suit. This can be anything from a high energy party to some seriously classy pampering. The more you plan and book ahead, the more likely the party will be a great success.

The traveling

A large part of the event and fun can be travelling to the location together. The event starts the moment you step out of the house. It’s not every day or weekend you get the chance to hang out with all your friends in such a warm atmosphere and celebration of marriage, so make the most of it! You can hire transport to accommodate groups, or travel on the same train or plane together. The Hens Party Adelaide Team can help at all stages of the planning!

The Ten Worst Hen’s Night Party Mistakes You Can Make

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Planning a hen’s night party is a chance for the hen's best friend to show how well she knows the hen and how well loved the hen is. You want to be sure that everyone involved has a fun and memorable celebration with their much loved bride-to-be. Here are 10 common mistakes to avoid:

1. Designing a party full of humiliating activities

Years ago the bucks' night party became a night of torment for the groom-to-be, his friends subjecting him to the most raucous, raunchy night of debauchery and drinking. Sometimes the groom would end up stripped naked and tied to a lamp post! Somehow the idea of humiliating the star of the night has influenced events for hen’s night parties – women can be far more creative than that!

2. Ensuring the hen gets so drunk she doesn't remember a thing

The idea that the hen should get dangerously drunk on her night of celebration still looms in some women’s minds. Why bother spending a day, night or even a whole weekend with your best friends and focus on making the hen drink as much as possible? What’s the point if following the party no one, in particular the hen, remembers much about it? The point is to celebrate the end of the hen's single life and let her know how adored she is.

3. Forcing the hen to have a lap dance in front of her granny

Having a stripper at a hen's night is still considered compulsory by some women. However many hens' parties include aunties, mum, mum-in-law and even grandma. Also some women prefer to be stimulated intellectually rather than visually. To inflict an in-your-face lap dance on the bride-to-be could cause huge embarrassment and discomfort.

4. Planning an outdoor event without preparing for rain

Thinking of having a picnic for a hen party? While this is a fun idea, it could be a disaster if there is no back-up plan if the weather takes a sudden turn for the worse. The key to success is to allow for all possibilities so that everyone can enjoy the event.

5. Forgetting to factor in food

Food is an essential ingredient to a hen party. It provides an opportunity for the group to break some ice, get to know the strangers who are part of the gathering and keep up the energy levels.

6. Forgetting to invite a person who is close to the hen

Even a chief bridesmaid or best friend may not be able to guess who the bride-to-be will want to join her at the hen night party. The simplest way to avoid accidentally missing out a treasured female friend or relative is to ask the hen.

7. Not considering the hen's particular likes or dislikes

Know the hen's limits and find out if any of the guests attending have strong objections to any of the activities you may have in mind. This will help to avoid any upsets at the party.

8. Organising activities which are not inclusive

For an atmosphere full of fun and laughter it is important to make everyone feel included. To avoid being exclusive, find out some basic information about each person likely to attend, for example their age and relationship to the hen and what kind of activities they might not engage in.

9. Making it boring

While alcohol can help people to loosen up and be less inhibited, many women these days choose either not to drink or to drink in moderation. Quite often there will be a number of pregnant friends at a hen night party who will probably not drink any alcohol. To make sure the celebration is not boring, avoid making drinking alcohol the only activity for the party.

10. Being unrealistic about the schedule of events planned for the hen night party Do not cram too many activities into the hen night as this can make the party full of stress! Allow for some relaxed moments between organised events. This way everyone can have a fun time with their beloved hen.

If you avoid these ten mistakes you’ll have a brilliant hen’s night party.

Written by our Hen's Party Ideas Adelaide Support Team

Ideas for a Hen's Night Party and a Girls Night Out

A Fun, Foreign Flair For Your Hens Party

La Parisienne

Konnichiwa!

Sex in the City!

Stiff Upper Lip

Bollywood

Why opt for a classy Hens Party over the usual trash?

A Modern World

Body and Soul

A Total Transformation

Put on your Dancing Shoes!

Location, Location, Location!

Top Tactics for Bright Bridesmaids

Take time to plan and focus on creating a good time

Phone the Besties

Set the Date

Create your list

Decide on a Location

Brainstorm

Set the Budget

Spread the Word!

Make it Catchy

Send Reminders

Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy

What to wear to a Burlesque Hens Party

Let your flirty shine

Burlesque Costumes

What’s your Style?

History Repeats

Rockin’ Rockerbilly Burlesque

Burlesque: The Showgirl!

Burlesque: A little fetish?

Smoking Hot Gun Burlesque

Burlesque: The Masked Crusader

Burlesque: The Glitter Queen

Top 10 Reasons to have your Hens Party at home

1. Guaranteed to have a Wild Night In!

2. Fantasies! Fantasies! Fantasies!

3. Let it all out baby!

4. Loud and Proud!

5. Keeping it Low Key

6. Saving you Money!

7. No Transportation Worries

8. Keeping it Close!

9. Catering

10. Relax! Relax! Relax!

Body Parts - what turns us on?

Those Eyes

That Mouth/That smile

Jawline

Those Arms

Chest and Abs

Back

His Penis

His Butt

The Scrotum

His Face

Overall Physique

Life Drawing for Hens and its History

New Hen Packages released

A Creative Hens Night Party

Frequently Asked Life Drawing Package Questions

How many people do we need to be?

How much does it cost?

What do we need to provide?

Do we need to pay a deposit?

What times are available?

How long do the sessions last?

We have no experience whatsoever in drawing, is that a problem?

Is this any different to organising a stripper?

Do you have any other hen’s party ideas?

Nude Female Life Drawing for Buck's Parties

Topless Waiters

21 Top Hen's Party Ideas

A spa pamper session: perfect for a hen who is totally stressed out and just can’t relax.

A Cheeky Burlesque Class: if you want to spice things up.

Chocolate Making: if your hen fancies some sweet indulgence.

A Dance Class: for a hen who’s keen to shoot some serious shapes on the dance floor.

A boat party: is your hen’s idea of escape to hit the water and seek the dolphins?

*Burlesque: The Showgirl!***

*Burlesque: A little fetish?***