Popular and Unique Bachelorette Party Ideas
Unique Bachelorette Party Ideas
So you've been asked by your best friend to be her bridesmaid! The job description includes discussing all the plans, attending dress fittings and providing lots of emotional support in the build up to her big day. But the most important thing on your to-do list? Planning the very important hen party! For those who have never organized a hen party – or even been to one – they can seem like a daunting task. But as always, we're here to help! To get you started, we've put together a great list of the most popular bachelorette party ideas.
1. Do a Cooking Class
Perfect for the bride and her friends who love food. Enjoy a glass of wine while you learn how to create magic in the kitchen with the help of a professional chef, then sit down together and enjoy the fruits of your labor. A baking class is also a fun idea for a bride with a sweet tooth!
2. Organise a Murder Mystery
An unsuspecting victim will be the victim of a horrific crime, and it's up to you and your hen party gang to uncover the clues and uncover the killer. A great icebreaker for your group as you work together to figure out who's to blame! Throw some costumes into the mix and you have a really fun hen party.
3. Activities Filled With Action
Perfect for any bride who is a true adrenaline junkie and longs for a weekend filled with action-packed activities. From ziplining and rock climbing to kayaking and windsurfing, there's definitely something for every adventure-loving bride out there. Or of course you can hike or swim in the lake and create your own adventure!
4. Book a Mini Cruise
Everyone aboard! Celebrate your bachelorette party in style by stepping aboard a mini cruise, whether it's sunset drinks on the water or an overnight stay with Viking Line. There are plenty of boat excursion options no matter where you have your hen party, you can always rent your own boat for the weekend and cruise the waterways at your own pace!
5. Plan a Spa Weekend
A spa weekend is the perfect break for the bride who loves a bit of luxury! What better way to prepare for the big day than to get some rest while sipping champagne at a fine hotel in Stockholm? No matter where you are, there are plenty of hen-friendly spas all over Sweden that offer lovely beauty packages for hen parties.
6. Dance and Exercise classes
For the woman who wants to shake things up, a fun dance class can be just the thing to start the evening with a bang. Choose from a twerking class to a salsa lesson, or choose something a little different, like a 90s HIIT class, or a hula hoop class – a cool idea for an active hen party without leaving the city!
7. Treasure and Treasure Hunts
A really fun activity to get to know the others in the group, scavenger hunts are perfect for pairing hen parties in teams working together. Gather your ladies, provide a list of clues and a map of the hunting ground, and away you go! This is also a great idea for a girls night out, simply make a list of things to find during the night such as coasters from each bar, photos with strangers, shot glasses, etc. Whoever has the most impressive collection (according to the bride's decision) at the end of the evening wins a prize ! pris!
8. Farm weekend
Put on your rubber boots for a fun weekend at the farm! A hen party with a twist, farm holidays are filled with fun activities such as milking, feeding the animals, bread baking, chicken hunts and farm treasure hunts. All of this makes for great memories for the bride and her friends.
9. Arts and Crafts Weekends
Is your bride the ultimate DIY queen? Then she will love being creative with a bachelorette party filled with arts and crafts. Choose from making flower wreaths, felting, painting ceramics and even painting undressed models - the options are truly endless!
10, Movie night
Does your girl love movies? How about a private screening of an old movie? Or a trip to a luxury cinema for her favorite movie? If you're looking for something a little laid-back, low-tempo, or alcohol-free, this idea will be right up her alley!
11. Glamping
Glamping offers the fun of camping in nature, but with a touch of the comforts of home - making it a perfect hen party idea for a wide group of girls. Sleep under the stars in a bell tent or teepee. Every part of Sweden has its own little gem, the hardest part is choosing one!
12. Make-up master class
What better way to get ready for the hen party - and learn some new skills - than with a makeup master class? Shops, salons and make-up artists in every city offer classes for groups or you can take it a step further and opt for a glamorous photo session and snap some photos while you're at it. Alternatively, you can go together to a blow dry bar or get your nails done!
13. Afternoon Tea
Beautiful crockery, delicious cakes, a glass of bubbly and bottomless tea – afternoon tea hen parties have become a popular daytime activity because it suits everyone.
14. Cocktail mixing classes
Cocktail mixing, or mixology as it is also called, is the perfect starting point for your big night out. A simple activity that everyone will enjoy, it's fun and lets the hen party talk, socialize (and drink!) and learn some new shake and pipe skills!
15. Hen party at home
If you have a limited budget or are pressed for time, why not arrange a hen party at home? Create a mini spa with champagne on ice in the living room, put on bathrobes and slippers and gather to paint nails and put on face masks. You can arrange a themed party with dishes to try or even arrange your own afternoon tea with your own plates, bubbles and tasty treats. Our favourite? A nostalgia trip slumber party with your favourite teenage films. The possibilities are endless!
More Unique Hen Party Ideas
Nothing on our list stands out? We couldn't fit all of our favorite bachelorette party ideas on the list, but here are a few more to inspire your party planning!
- Create ceramics
- A relaxing yoga retreat
- Go to a festival or concert
- Do a wine tasting
- Book a karaoke night
- Book a cabin by the lake or a weekend in the forest
- A private dinner and then a night out on the town
- Hire a DJ for your home or event venue
The most important thing to remember is to have fun! All the bride really wants is to hang out with her best friends and for everyone to have a good time, so choose an activity that she will enjoy, but also won't exclude anyone.
