5 Ideas For a Unique Stag or Hen Party

Planning a wedding is one of the best bits about getting married. But while there are plenty of fun things to organise, like outfits, there are just as many frustrating things to arrange, like seating plans. Stag and hen parties are totally different — they’re all about having a great time and can be just as much fun to plan as they are to go on.

Whether you’ve been given the task of planning the party for someone else or you’ve decided to organize your own, this guide will help you create a unique stag or hen party that everyone will be talking about for years to come.

Keep it sober

Gone are the days when stag dos and hen parties were exclusively boozy affairs. Today, more grooms- and brides-to-be are planning wellness-focused activities for their parties. Sunset yoga sessions, leisurely jogs through historic parks, and lively dance classes are gaining popularity and becoming major competition for traditional bar crawls. Completely alcohol-free stag and hen parties are also on the rise, with a growing number of people choosing mocktail workshops and other non-alcoholic experiences.

Stay home

Money is tight for everyone right now. Instead of forfeiting a party completely, consider throwing a budget-friendly one at home. This way no one has to fork out on fancy food, drinks, or outfits. Everyone can come as they are and bring their own sips and nibbles to your house. A DIY cocktail bar, high afternoon tea, pizza party, or garden barbeque are just a few ideas that work great.

Joint celebrations

Go back a couple of decades and men were banned from women’s hen parties — the same goes for women and men’s stag parties. But now, groups are choosing to merge together and have one joint celebration often nicknamed a “sten do”. If you and your partner share the same friendship groups and don’t want to separate on one of the last nights before your big day, a joint celebration is an excellent solution.

Micro parties

Following the outbreak of the pandemic, the popularity of micro weddings soared. This trend caught on so much that it branched out to stag parties and hen dos, too. A micro party usually involves only a handful of people (think very close friends and family) and has a more intimate atmosphere. The small-scale yet unforgettable party gives you the chance to create meaningful memories and get your marriage off to an excellent start.

Activity-based

Hen dos and stag parties can lose their momentum if there isn’t a schedule to follow. But who wants to make a strict schedule for a party that’s meant to be free and liberating? Keep the balance by planning the party around one event that everyone will love. From nude life drawing, cooking classes, and escape rooms to zorbing, skydiving, and Squid Game-like events, choosing an exciting activity that everyone can get involved with guarantees a fantastic day out.

A stag or hen party doesn’t have to be a simple pub crawl. Break away from traditions and do whatever makes you happy. Whether you run with one of our ideas or just use this post for inspiration, make your hen or stag do your own and you’re guaranteed to have an amazing time!