So, bridesmaids, it’s your responsibility to plan a hen’s party for the bride-to-be. And honestly, planning a memorable hen’s party could be strenuous. But guess what? it’s not as tough as you think. If you’re in Sydney, you may already know there can’t be a better venue than a boat. I had the opportunity to plan my bestie’s hen’s party in the city and I thought of looking for the perfect boat to hire in Sydney as the venue for a memorable event. It not only impressed the bride-to-be but also turned out to be the most happening event for all of us. As an experienced Sydneysider, allow me to let you in on how to plan a hen's party on a boat.
Discuss the invitee list with the bride-to-be
First things first, make sure you have invited all the people that your bride-to-be would be elated to see. Also, convince them to make it on that day. Most importantly, discuss the invitee list with her. What if you have invited a person she wouldn’t want to even look in the eye. You wouldn’t want to upset her by missing out on someone important. After all, a group that makes her happy is enough to kickstart a great party. A boat hire is a flexible venue option as you can choose a vessel that can accommodate all your guests.
Now, if you want to keep the party venue a surprise, you will have to manage the guest list on your own. Remember to keep it discreet. But don’t forget to get all the required details from the bride-to-be before you start planning.
Discuss the budget with the invited group
The hen’s party naturally has a budget, which will fall on you and the group you have invited. So, discuss with your group, on the desired budget. You need everyone’s approval, in case it might be out of their price range. The best part is, when it comes to a boat hire, you get value for money. As you can opt for BYO food or drinks. You can also customise everything on the boat to your taste.
The time & date of the party
Another crucial thing to plan is the time & date of the party. When does the bride-to-be propose to have it? A day before her wedding or a few months in advance. Not only that, ensure your invitees can make it at that time. Not that, they have other plans and excuse themselves on the proposed day. On the other hand, if there are guests out of state or overseas, you will have to check on their availability, way beforehand.
The duration of the cruise
Once you have decided on the time and date, you have to eventually decide on the duration of the cruise. The hen's party usually runs for 4 hours. Anyway don’t keep it longer or less than 4 hours. Former will be too boring and the latter too rushed. Confirm if your desired time slots are available. Evenings are mostly booked for hen's parties. Remember, the duration of the boat hire on Sydney Harbour also depends on your budget.
The Do’s & Don’ts
Well, it’s a hen’s party after all. Everyone expects some fun and cheeky entertainment. So, the question arises how far you should go? For instance, if you plan to get strippers, make sure the bride-to-be is comfortable with the idea. If she gives a nod, then it’s a green signal. Otherwise no, means no. The hen’s party is for her, so her wish is your command. The main purpose of the hen’s party is to make the bride-to-be feel special.
The Final Checklist
Once you are done with all the planning, make a final checklist in case you have missed out on something. Don’t you want a picture perfect hen’s party? From deciding the dress codes to setting the right ambience of the day, you gotta confirm that you have got everything under control.
Be the ideal bridesmaid by putting these plans into action. Go ahead, have the time of your life! If you have liked my blog, please feel free to comment below.
