*This is a collaborative guestpost
Organising a Hen Do is one of the most important tasks for every maid of honour. Planning a Hen party means going through a maze of payments, activities, guest lists, and keeping everyone happy during the process as well.
If the hen party is going to be at a destination, then your job just becomes a level tougher! In such a situation it is easy to get distracted and miss out on information that might create trouble for you later on!
So keeping this thought in mind here is a complete and comprehensive checklist that you must follow at all times in order to organise a hen do flawlessly!
Ask and Confirm
Probably one of the most critical steps, begin with speaking to the bride herself. Ask her what does she want. Keep her informed about the options she has, to choose from! You can also help her narrow down to the destination she wants to visit if she is having trouble making up her mind!
Know It All - Once you guys have narrowed down to the hen do destination, your job now is to know everything about the place when it comes to having a hen do over there. Look up for the reviews of what people have to say about the place and what is the area famous for.
Plan Ahead – If the destination that you are headed towards is an international one then you need to undertake a great deal of planning so as to avoid any sort of mistakes during your stay there! Know about the probable areas you can visit and also take into account the formalities that are specific to your destination. Missing out on these details can jeopardize your fun!
Inform Everyone & Spread the Word – Once the plan is made and finalized, you need to inform all those who are going to be the members of this hen party. Make them aware of the plan and let them know what all type of things are you planning to do on the trip!
Choose Your Activities – Consult your fellow hens and bride once again about the type of activities that you guys can experience during your stay. Make sure to know about all the options you have and then only make the final choice so that you do not miss out on anything! Now it is definitely up to you what type of activities you want, adventurous, classy, wild or naughty; the choice is yours!
Get the Bookings Done – Once the activities have been planned, get a final confirmation from everyone about who is coming and who is not. Make sure to have the final number of hens for the party, so that you have a fair idea of the budget you are looking at. Do not forget to collect the basic amount of expense from each hen to get the bookings done. Also, take a great deal of care while booking your tickets and hotels as you do not want to spoil the hen do because of some silly mistakes that crept in.
Pack It Right - Yes this step is also very crucial as you will have to pack all the clothes, fancy dress and what not to your destination! Do not forget your essentials such as the travel documents, foreign currency, and plug adaptors. Make a survival kit which includes comfy clothes, quick fixes and bathroom cabinet staples. Pack those props, accessories and decorations as well!
So following this checklist will surely enable you a flawless destination hen do. All you have to do now is book a ride to the airport and let the party begin!!