Hen Party

missvicky

Hey eyeryone,
My sister is getting married next year and I am stumped as to where to start with the hen. Just to give a bit of background, the bride is not a big drinker and is quite conserative so obviously the typical hen is a no go. Theres is also some issues with future in laws and a whole pile of drama that comes into the mix.So I'm really here just looking for alternative ideas to give my sister a great weekend and also to see if any one has been in a similar situation with regards to the in laws part, obviously they have to be invited( or do they?). I guess I'm really looking for suggestions on how to please everyone to a certain extent.

Atomic Pineapple

Why would anyone the bride doesn't want at her hen be invited, in laws or otherwise?

Would the fancy, eco style glamping be the brides thing? - http://rockfarmslane.ie/

missvicky

missvicky wrote: »

Hey eyeryone,
My sister is getting married next year and I am stumped as to where to start with the hen. Just to give a bit of background, the bride is not a big drinker and is quite conserative so obviously the typical hen is a no go. Theres is also some issues with future in laws and a whole pile of drama that comes into the mix.So I'm really here just looking for alternative ideas to give my sister a great weekend and also to see if any one has been in a similar situation with regards to the in laws part, obviously they have to be invited( or do they?). I guess I'm really looking for suggestions on how to please everyone to a certain extent.

What are her interests? eg cookery, dancing, hiking, yoga, horse racing. Use one as a basis for a weekend away, say where you can hire a whole house and bring in a chef/cook to show you how to prepare a meal. Better still one of the guests could lead guests in preparing a sumptuous meal. The meal is then the basis for that nights party, with loads of silly games. Next day go for a hike.

missvicky

Atomic Pineapple wrote:

Why would anyone the bride doesn't want at her hen be invited, in laws or otherwise?

My thoughts exactly, if it were me I would cut them out but I suppose the bride wants to save on drama down the line. The glamping looks amazing but not her thing. She is mainly into books and movies so if I could incoporate those two things I'd be away in a hack. It's also going to be a small enough group so I thought it would be easy enough but having done a lot of research all I seem to find is alcohol related or activities that she would have no interest in.

baby and crumble

Could you time it to coincide with a movie or book festival somewhere cool? Get an air bnb and get tickets for one or two of the movies, have a big dinner out, etc?

I'm not doing the mad night out for mine, and I'm not inviting my in-laws. I've given my party about 8 people to include and a few ideas (like zorbing, pottery, archery etc) and off they go. I have only given them two rules, first is that it's stays in Ireland (so doesn't get too expensive for the folks coming) and that we don't end up in a random straight bar/club in Westport or wherever. Really not my style.

missvicky

baby and crumble wrote:

I'm not doing the mad night out for mine, and I'm not inviting my in-laws. I've given my party about 8 people to include and a few ideas (like zorbing, pottery, archery etc) and off they go. I have only given them two rules, first is that it's stays in Ireland (so doesn't get too expensive for the folks coming) and that we don't end up in a random straight bar/club in Westport or wherever. Really not my style.

Great ideas, I'd rather it stick to just her close friends but we both have different opinions on that and the reason I'd have just the friends is because none of them are into sessions whereas the in laws are mad for that kinda thing. I love the movie festival idea il start looking into that. Hope you enjoy your weekend and of course best wishes for the big day itself

Maldesu

missvicky wrote: »

I love the movie festival idea il start looking into that. f

Dublin film fest is on Feb/Mar. Lots of different price ranges. You can see what the prices for this years as a guide.

jellybear

I don't drink at all so wanted a nice relaxing hen. We went for a girly getaway package in the Lyrath in Kilkenny and it was fab!! Castle Leslie is also lovely!

zoobizoo

I didn't invite in laws or family members to my stag. Close friends only.

Then we had a sten in the city centre for family, in laws and all friends. Casual night in the pub.

missvicky

Just to update, decided to not have a hen as such and just tell everybody that we are going away on whatever date and if they want to come then fine and if not a night out locally can be arranged closer to the wedding date. Thanks for the suggestions everyone

El Weirdo

Shit, I've just realised that I didn't invite my sister-in-law's brothers to my brothers stag.

GingerLily

El Weirdo wrote: »

Shit, I've just realised that I didn't invite my sister-in-law's brothers to my brothers stag.

Your sister in law, or your sister in law to be? As in your brother's soon to be brothers in laws?

My family have accidentally taken over my OHs stag, feeling a little but guilty about it

El Weirdo

GingerLily wrote: »

Your sister in law, or your sister in law to be? As in your brother's soon to be brothers in laws?

My family have accidentally taken over my OHs stag, feeling a little but guilty about it

Well she's my sister-in-law now. They got married 3 years ago.