30 Hen Party Ideas at Home in 2026

30 Hen Party Ideas at Home [Updated for 2026]

Published on Dec 24, 2024

 

 

Why hen parties at home are a great choice

Choosing to host a hen party at home offers flexibility, comfort, and a chance to create a truly personal experience. It’s also budget-friendly, leaving more room for creativity and fun. From relaxed evenings to high-energy parties, there’s something for every bride-to-be in these ideas for a hen party at home.

We know that you want to keep your hen do at home stress-free so we’ve kindly rated all these hen do party ideas to help you with how much planning it takes!

Make your hen do at home as unique and special as the bride herself. With a little planning and imagination, it’s bound to be a day everyone will cherish.

Let’s dive into some inspiration! Use the quick links here to go to what interests you most:

1. Creative and crafty hen party ideas at home
2. Relaxing and indulging hen party ideas at home
3. Party and play hen party ideas at home
4. Tips for planning your hen do at home

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Creative & crafty hen party ideas at home

1. Candle-Making Workshop

Creative Level: 4/5
Planning Level: Minimal

Learn how to craft your own candles with personalized scents and colors. This fun activity is perfect for adding a creative touch to your hen party ideas at home. Enjoy a cosy setting as you pour, mold, and decorate your candles. It’s a gorgeous keepsake from your hen do at home.

What You’ll Need:

• Wax, wicks, and candle containers
• Fragrance oils and dyes
• Melting pot or double boiler
• Mixing sticks and thermometers
• Protective table covers

Our Suggestions:

Obvious suggestions: do this activity before the drinks commence and also lay some protective floor covering! Make really pretty candles with clear gel and flowers like this one! Or even get some silicone moulds in a variety of shapes!

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2. Flower Crown Crafting

Creative Level: 4.5/5
Planning Level: Moderate

Design stunning flower crowns using fresh or faux blooms. This activity is ideal for brides and their hens looking for classy ideas for a hen party at home. Unleash your creativity while bonding over floral arrangements. The crowns also make beautiful photo props!

What You’ll Need:

• Fresh or faux flowers
• Floral wire and tape
• Scissors and wire cutters
• Ribbons for finishing touches
• Optional: Glue gun for secure attachment

Our Suggestions:

If you’re not experienced in this area, consider a mobile flower crown making host who will come to your hen party at home and teach you the skills. All you need to do is purchase the flowers. Have a look at flower meanings to make it extra special! These skills might be helpful for the wedding: before my wedding, me and my mother-in-law-to-be did a similar experience; we learnt the skills and then we did the flowers for my wedding; bouquet, centrepieces, buttonholes and corsages! Definitely saved a lot of money for my wedding.

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3. Custom T-Shirt Painting

Creative Level: 4/5
Planning Level: Minimal

Personalize t-shirts with unique designs, slogans, or hen party themes. This crafty idea adds a personal touch to your hen do at home. Use fabric paints, stencils, and sparkles to create wearable art. It’s a fun and interactive way to mark the celebration.

What You’ll Need:

• Plain t-shirts in various sizes
• Fabric paints and markers
• Stencils and paintbrushes
• Glitter, sequins, or embellishments
• Protective aprons

Our Suggestions:

If you’re not keen on the idea of ordering t-shirts, why not try something more practical like a tote bag or make up bag to paint?

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4. Pottery Painting Night

Creative Level: 4/5
Planning Level: Minimal

Channel your inner artist by decorating pottery like mugs, plates, or bowls. This hands-on activity is one of the most relaxing ideas for a hen party at home. Choose from vibrant paints and patterns to customize your piece. Everyone leaves with a one-of-a-kind creation.

What You’ll Need:

• Pre-made pottery items (mugs, plates, etc.)
• Paints and brushes designed for ceramics
• Water containers and palettes
• Optional: Varnish or sealant
• Cleaning supplies for brushes

Our Suggestions:

An alternative to this is decoupaging clear plates! It’s pretty and effective; make it extra fun and decoupage fun photos of the bride and display them with plate holders! It’ll also make for a creative table centrepiece! Instead of finding a craft store with all the equipment and tools, we can help you book a pottery painting night at your accommodation.

 

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5. DIY Cocktail Class

Creative Level: 4.5/5
Planning Level: Minimal

Shake things up with a cocktail-making masterclass at home. Learn to mix, muddle, and garnish signature drinks that fit your party vibe. It’s one of the most interactive hen party ideas at home that’s sure to keep the spirits high. Don’t forget the mocktail options for non-drinkers!

What You’ll Need:

• Variety of spirits, mixers, and garnishes
• Cocktail shakers and muddlers
• Measuring jiggers and stirrers
• Glassware and ice buckets
• Recipe cards or instructions

Our Suggestions:

Save your time researching and purchasing spirits, look at our mobile cocktail making masterclass! Alcohol, ingredients and equipment are all included, plus there’s a fun cocktail quiz at the end.

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6. Jewellery-Making Workshop

Creative Level: 4.5/5
Planning Level: Moderate

Craft your own jewelry, from bracelets to necklaces, with a variety of beads and charms. This creative activity is both fun and sentimental, making it perfect for a hen do at home. Customize your pieces to suit the bride’s style. It’s an activity everyone will treasure; it’s a hen party idea for mixed ages! For my hen party, we had a crafty tent and the children at the party made me bracelets that I still have, 10 years later!

What You’ll Need:

• Beads, charms, and wire
• Pliers and cutters for crafting
• Clasps and fastenings
• Stringing materials like elastic or chains
• Organizational trays for supplies

Our Suggestions:

Get trays for everyone (or even paint tray palettes) so there aren’t beads everywhere. You can even personalise these trays as a keepsake for them to take home. Make several bracelets and hold a dance party to trade (think: Taylor Swift Eras Tour, if your bride is a Swiftie!) Save costs and book a jewellery making workshop; the instructor will provide all equipment so you don’t have bags of unused beads and wire in your junk drawer.

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7. Scrapbooking Session

Creative Level: 4/5
Planning Level: Moderate

Relive memories while creating a scrapbook full of photos, mementos, and heartfelt notes. This sentimental idea for a hen party at home brings everyone closer. Use colorful paper, stickers, and embellishments for a stunning finish. It’s a beautiful way to capture the day.

What You’ll Need:

• Scrapbook albums and blank pages
• Photos and printed mementos
• Decorative papers, stickers, and embellishments
• Glue sticks, scissors, and pens
• Optional: Ribbons and washi tape

Our Suggestions:

Prepare little bins to make clean-up afterwards easy! Ask everyone to bring in their own photos, and be given a page or two to decorate for the bride. Fill it with anecdotes, ticket stubs, etc. Take photos throughout the day, print them off and give the scrapbook as a present for the bride. Here’s a scrapbook idea if you don’t know where to start!

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8. Hen Party Bake-Off

Creative Level: 4/5
Planning Level: Moderate

Host a friendly baking competition inspired by the Great British Bake-Off. This delicious activity is one of the tastiest ideas for a hen do at home. Split into teams or go solo to whip up cakes, cookies, or cupcakes. Taste-testing is, of course, the best part!

What You’ll Need:

• Baking ingredients and pre-prepared stations
• Mixing bowls, measuring cups, and utensils
• Oven-safe dishes and baking trays
• Decorations like frosting and sprinkles
• Timer for tracking bake times

Our Suggestions:

For a more relaxed atmosphere, set a masterpiece to bake together and put everyone into teams: carving team, icing team, sprinkle team, fondant team… you get the idea! This means less mess to clear up afterwards.

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9. Vision Board Party

Creative Level: 4/5
Planning Level: Minimal

Inspire each other by creating vision boards that reflect your goals and dreams. This meaningful activity is perfect for bringing positive vibes to your hen do at home. Use magazines, scissors, and glue to craft your boards. It’s a great way to connect and share aspirations.

What You’ll Need:

• Magazines and printed images
• Scissors, glue sticks, and poster boards
• Pens, markers, and stickers
• Decorative embellishments (e.g., glitter)
• Inspiration prompts for creativity

Our Suggestions:

Like the scrapbook hen do idea, have little bins scattered around for minimal clear up afterwards! Create a team Vision Board for the Bride; it’s a fun meaningful way to tell the Bride how much she means to you and your wishes for the next exciting chapter of her life.

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10. Personalised Perfume-Making

Creative Level: 4/5
Planning Level: Minimal

Create signature fragrances with a perfume-making kit at home. This elegant idea for a hen party at home allows everyone to mix their favorite scents. Experiment with florals, citrus, or woody notes. Each guest leaves with a unique scent to remember the day.

What You’ll Need:

• Essential oils and fragrance bases
• Mixing pipettes and droppers
• Glass bottles for storing perfumes
• Labels for customization
• Optional: Measuring scales

Our Suggestions:

Boot fairs and charity shops are great when it comes to purchasing glass bottles! If you need a more affordable option, small sprays can be purchased and labels can be designed by the guests! Make this even easier for you and book a perfume consultant who will bring all the equipment so you don’t have to.

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Relaxing & indulging hen party ideas at home

11. At-Home Spa Night

Relaxation Level: 5/5
Planning Level: Moderate

Transform your space into a spa with DIY facials, foot baths, and calming music. This relaxing idea for a hen do at home is perfect for unwinding with friends. Light candles and serve herbal teas to set the mood. Everyone will feel refreshed and pampered.

What You’ll Need:

• Face masks, nail kits, and foot soaks
• Towels, robes, and headbands
• Essential oils and candles
• Music playlist for ambiance
• Optional: Massage tools

Our Suggestions:

Save yourself all the trouble: look into a mobile beautician to do all the hard work. We even have a Glow and Flow Pamper Package that includes an instructed yoga session at your home with a relaxing treatment afterwards!

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12. Prosecco & Pajamas Party

Relaxation Level: 5/5
Planning Level: Minimal

Slip into your comfiest pajamas and sip on glasses of bubbly. This cosy idea for a hen party at home is all about comfort and laughter. Add a selection of snacks like popcorn or chocolates. It’s the ultimate chill night with your closest friends.

What You’ll Need:

• Glasses for bubbly and snacks
• Cosy blankets and pillows
• Mood lighting or fairy lights
• Fun pajama-themed games
• Optional: Photo props for selfies

Our Suggestions:

Perhaps try our Chocolate and Cocktail Masterclass and afterwards enjoy the chocolates at the prosecco and pajama party… better to eat your creations with friends than just taking your goody bag home!

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13. Afternoon Tea Experience

Relaxation Level: 4/5
Planning Level: Moderate

Bring the elegance of a tea party to your home with finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries. This sophisticated hen do at home is perfect for food lovers. Serve teas in pretty teapots and add sparkling wine for a twist. I created an afternoon tea experience for my friends hen party! It was a small and intimate event, but we are a very chatty bunch so we spent the day catching up, playing some games while eating finger foods and drinking tea. It was a lovely way to spend the day and the bride loved it!

What You’ll Need:

• Tiered stands for serving food
• Teapots, cups, and saucers
• Sandwiches, scones, and pastries
• Tea varieties and champagne
• Table linens and fresh flowers

Our Suggestions:

Save yourself some of the hassle and order an afternoon tea to your home! That way, you can focus on other elements of the party.

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14. Movie Marathon

Relaxation Level: 5/5
Planning Level: Minimal

Choose a theme: romantic comedies, classics, or the bride’s favorites, and set up a cosy movie corner. This low-key entertainment idea for a hen party at home is a hit for movie buffs. Add blankets, cushions, and plenty of popcorn. It’s a relaxing way to spend quality time with the girls.

What You’ll Need:

• TV or projector setup
• Popcorn, snacks, and drinks
• Cosy blankets and cushions
• Theme-related decor
• Optional: Movie trivia games

Our Suggestions:

Set up a snack table themed to the movies you’ll be watching or have some board games out while the movie is being played.

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15. Yoga & Meditation Session

Relaxation Level: 5/5
Planning Level: Moderate

Start the day with a yoga or meditation session led by an instructor or video. This calming idea for a hen do at home is great for grounding everyone before the festivities. Provide mats, aromatherapy oils, and soothing music. It’s a wonderful way to center yourselves and an amazing healthy hen do idea.

What You’ll Need:

• Yoga mats and blocks
• Aromatherapy oils and diffusers
• Calming playlist or guided videos
• Refreshments like herbal teas
• Optional: Bolsters for relaxation

Our Suggestions:

Make it extra classy and special by looking at our Yoga Class experience. An instructor will come to your home or hen accommodation and instruct you. Or as mentioned in 11. At-home Spa Night, glance at our Glow and Flow Pamper Package that includes an instructed yoga session at your home with a relaxing treatment afterwards!

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16. Wine & Cheese Tasting

Relaxation Level: 4.5/5
Planning Level: Minimal

Explore different wines paired with a selection of artisan cheeses. This indulgent idea for a hen party at home is perfect for foodies. Learn about flavor combinations while enjoying each pairing. It’s a classy and enjoyable activity for the group.

What You’ll Need:

• Variety of wines and cheese pairings
• Glassware and serving boards
• Informational guides or tasting cards
• Crackers, fruits, and chutneys
• Napkins and small plates

Our Suggestions:

Here is a thorough guide on cheese and wine pairings if you need some help! Not everyone will enjoy wine either, so have a selection of non-alcoholic wines and beverages. Your local supermarket will have a non-alcoholic section and some of your guests will really appreciate you thinking of them.

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17. Makeup Masterclass

Relaxation Level: 4.5/5
Planning Level: Moderate

Book a professional makeup artist to teach tips and tricks for creating stunning looks. This glamorous idea for a hen do at home is great for beauty enthusiasts. Practice on each other and take notes on products and techniques. Everyone leaves looking and feeling fabulous.

What You’ll Need:

• Makeup products and brushes
• Mirrors and lighting setup
• Cleaning supplies for brushes
• Notepads for tips and tricks
• Optional: Gift bags with samples

Our Suggestions:

Go for a Coachella look and get some glitter because everyone should sparkle! Set up a photobooth with props and capture how fabulous you all look. Even better, why not have a look at our Styling and Makeover package where you can all get your makeup done and have a glamorous photoshoot too.

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18. Hen Party Brunch at Home

Relaxation Level: 4/5
Planning Level: Moderate

Host a decadent brunch with pancakes, pastries, and bottomless mimosas. This fun idea for a hen party at home is perfect for daytime celebrations. Set up a buffet-style spread with colorful dishes. It’s a delicious start to the day. Even easier for you if you ask everyone to bring in their favourite brunch dish!

What You’ll Need:

• Plates, glasses, and cutlery
• Buffet-style serving dishes
• Ingredients for brunch classics
• Decorations like table centerpieces
• Optional: Personalized place cards

Our Suggestions:

Book your own personal private chef who can prepare the food at your home! They will handle all the preparation, cooking, serving and cleaning. Choose different cuisines and decide if you want a 2 or 3 course brunch. Why spend time in the kitchen when you can spend time with the bride-to-be?

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19. Luxury Picnic Indoor

Relaxation Level: 5/5
Planning Level: Minimal

Bring the outdoors in with a beautifully arranged indoor picnic. This charming idea for a hen do at home works well in any weather. Lay out blankets, cushions, and a grazing board. It’s a cosy and unique way to celebrate.

What You’ll Need:

• Picnic blankets and cushions
• Baskets with food and drink options
• Grazing boards or platters
• Decorative lighting or flowers
• Tableware for serving

Our Suggestions:

If you have a BBQ at home, look into our BBQ catering service who will do all the cooking for you. Just an extra to your picnic indoors!

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20. Chocolate-Tasting Night

Relaxation Level: 4/5
Planning Level: Minimal

Indulge in an assortment of gourmet chocolates, pairing each with wine or coffee. This sweet idea for a hen party at home is perfect for chocolate lovers. Learn about the origins and flavors of each type. It’s a delicious way to spend the evening.

What You’ll Need:

• Selection of chocolates and pairing guides
• Plates and napkins for sampling
• Beverages like wine or coffee
• Informational cards on flavor profiles
• Optional: Tasting scorecards

Our Suggestions:

Lindt have a great pairing guide with wine and here is a pairing guide with coffee. Why not ask the Bride what her favourite chocolate, coffee and wine are and put them into goody bags? Make it extra special by creating a personalised label for the wine! Even better, make some chocolate and book a chocolate making masterclass.

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Party & play hen party ideas at home

21. Karaoke Night

Party Level: 5/5
Planning Level: Moderate

Sing your heart out with a karaoke machine or YouTube playlist. This lively idea for a hen do at home with entertainment guarantees plenty of laughs. Add a mini stage and props for extra fun. It’s a night to let loose and enjoy the music.

What You’ll Need:

• Karaoke machine or YouTube playlists
• Microphones and speakers
• Lyric sheets or song lists
• Props like hats and sunglasses
• Optional: Small prizes for performances

Our Suggestions:

You might want to play Music Champion afterwards! If you have an Amazon Echo, simply say “Alex, open Music Champion” and follow the instructions.

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22. Old School Sports Day

Party Level: 4/5
Planning Level: Minimal

Old School Sports Day is all about bringing back those classic races and team games for a fun, laughter-filled day at home. Organise a few nostalgic games like the Egg and Spoon Race, 3-Legged Race, Sack Race or even the Wheelbarrow Race. With very little equipment for each of the games, it’s guaranteed hours of laughter.

What You’ll Need:

• A big garden
• Equipment: eggs, spoons, sacks, beanbags, hula hoops, sacks, batons, space hoppers/yoga balls
• Team coloured headbands/aprons/facepaint
• Prizes or trophies

Our Suggestions:

At the end, create an awards ceremony with prizes/awards for the “Best Team” or “Funniest Fall” to just wrap up the activity and recognise everyone’s efforts! If you’ve got a big garden and want to make it even easier on yourself, we can help arrange an Old School Sports Day at your accommodation, or an alternative to this is Bubble Mayhen; hop into a zorb ball and take on a series of silly games. This can take place at your home at accommodation too!

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23. Hen Party Trivia

Party Level: 4/5
Planning Level: Moderate

Test your knowledge with a quiz all about the bride and her adventures. This entertaining idea for a hen do at home is great for creating laughs. Prepare questions in advance and include fun prizes. It’s a simple yet really fun activity.

What You’ll Need:

• Customized trivia questions
• Scorecards and pens
• Small prizes for winners
• Buzzers or other response tools
• Optional: Funny forfeits for incorrect answers

Our Suggestions:

Make it extra special with a surprise guest video question by showing a pre-recorded video question from the bride’s fiancé, family or friends for an extra personal touch! Don’t forget a picture round as well, especially if the bride enjoys being roasted.

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24. Dance Class

Party Level: 4.5/5
Planning Level: Moderate

Learn a choreographed dance routine with a professional instructor. This energetic idea for a hen party at home is perfect for groups who love to move. Choose a style: from salsa to TikTok trends, and get everyone grooving. It’s an active and a fun alcohol-free hen party idea, but most of all it’s a memorable way to bond.

What You’ll Need:

• Instructor or dance tutorial video
• Playlist matching the chosen style
• Comfortable space for dancing
• Themed costumes or accessories
• Optional: Video recording setup

Our Suggestions:

If you have Just Dance (on a gaming console or play online!), cast it on the TV and have everyone dancing! Although not strictly a hen party at home idea, maybe look into our dance classes and continue the dancing and celebrations at home!

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25. Themed Costume Party

Party Level: 4/5
Planning Level: Minimal

Pick a theme: Hollywood, 90s pop, or masquerade, and dress to impress. This creative idea for a hen do at home adds a playful element to the celebration. Decorate your space to match the theme. It’s a night of fun and fabulous photos.

What You’ll Need:

• Costumes and accessories for guests
• Themed decorations for the venue
• Props for photoshoots
• Music playlist matching the theme
• Optional: Prizes for best-dressed

Our Suggestions:

Boot fairs and charity shops are the best for themed costume party! Pick a theme that the bride would like, but also take into consideration that costume parties are not everyone’s cup of tea. Perhaps pick up a few accessories for those who are not fully committed to dressing up but would be willing to accessorise.

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26. Games Night

Party Level: 4/5
Planning Level: Moderate

Gather your favorite board games, card games, or hen party bingo. This fun idea for a hen party at home is ideal for friendly competition. Include classic games like charades or Pictionary. It’s an easy and entertaining way to keep the party going.

What You’ll Need:

• Board games, card games, or bingo sets
• Notepads and pens for scoring
• Snacks and drinks for players
• Timer or stopwatch for timed games
• Optional: Game-related prizes

Our Suggestions:

We love a hen party twist on classics, like “Pin the Veil on the Bride” or making a wedding dress out of toilet roll! How about bringing a Vegas vibe by looking into a Private Casino at your hen accommodation or home?

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27. Photo Booth Fun

Party Level: 4.5/5
Planning Level: Moderate

Set up a photo booth corner with props, backdrops, and cameras. This quirky idea for a hen do at home is perfect for capturing memories. Encourage everyone to pose and get creative with their shots. It’s a guaranteed hit for the group.

What You’ll Need:

• Backdrops and themed props
• Cameras or smartphones with stands
• Lighting setup for quality shots
• Instant photo printers (optional)
• Fun frames or albums for displaying pictures

Our Suggestions:

You can’t go wrong with setting up your own photo booth! Here are some of Brides Photo Booth Ideas or if you are on a budget, some space, a smartphone tripod, a ring light and a white curtain/sheet will work. Create a QR poster where guests can upload their photos onto an online album for the bride to view afterwards!

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28. Pizza-Making Party

Party Level: 4/5
Planning Level: Moderate

Roll out dough, add toppings, and bake your own pizzas from scratch. This hands-on idea for a hen party at home is delicious and interactive. Provide a variety of ingredients for customization. It’s a fun way to cook and eat together.

What You’ll Need:

• Pizza dough and toppings selection
• Rolling pins and baking trays
• Sauce and cheese options
• Aprons for participants
• Optional: Recipe cards

Our Suggestions:

Save time by purchasing pre-made pizza dough; also, buy sauce in a jar but modify it to your taste. Make it extra classy by buying some pizza boxes personalised to the event; you can buy custom printed pizza boxes for cheap!

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29. Gin-Tasting Session

Party Level: 4.5/5
Planning Level: Moderate

Discover different gin flavors and pair them with mixers and garnishes. This classy idea for a hen do at home is great for cocktail lovers. Learn about the botanicals and distilling process. It’s a refreshing activity for the group.

What You’ll Need:

• Selection of gins and mixers
• Glasses and garnishes
• Tasting notes or guides
• Small plates of snacks
• Optional: Ice buckets

Our Suggestions:

There is alcohol-free gin for those who are not drinking spirits! You might be interested in our Mobile Cocktail Making Masterclass as not everyone enjoys gin. Have a prize for the most creative name for a gin-cocktail or encourage guests to name a cocktail after a fond memory they had with the bride.

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30. Silent Disco

Party Level: 5/5
Planning Level: Minimal

Rent wireless headphones and create personalized playlists for a silent disco. This unique hen party entertainment idea at home is perfect for dancing without disturbing neighbors. Switch between channels for different music genres. It’s a night full of energy and laughter.

What You’ll Need:

• Wireless headphones for guests
• Music playlists on multiple channels
• Lighting or glow-in-the-dark accessories
• Comfortable space for dancing
• Optional: DJ or playlist manager

Our Suggestions:

Have several playlists (from you and guests) and share the selection with your guests on their own personal devices if renting gear is tricky. Organise a fun dance-off where guests need to guess what song they’re dancing to. You could also organise a DJ Battle where guests can act as DJ’s by taking turns creating playlists and everyone voting on the best playlist.

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Tips for planning your hen do at home

• Set the Scene: Decorate your space to fit your chosen theme. From fairy lights to balloons, a little décor can go a long way.
• Organize Supplies in Advance: Ensure you have everything you need for your activities so the day flows smoothly.
• Create a Playlist: Set the mood with a mix of the bride’s favorite tunes.
• Keep It Personal: Add special touches like custom invites, personalized favors, or a photo slideshow.
• Plan the Food & Drinks: Whether it’s a grazing board or a DIY bar, keep everyone well-fed and hydrated.
• Have You Got the Space: Make sure you’ve got the space for your guests and activities in your home! If not, we can help find you large hen do accommodation to fit your entire hen party (and more!)

No matter what you plan for the hen party at home, the bride will appreciate everyone being there in good spirits!

❤️ Like our 30 Hen Parties at Home but want more inspiration? Visit our Hen Party Ideas page for more tips, tricks and advice from our hen party specialists.

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