Originally, this post was strictly about Dublin hen party accommodation. Then we did some research and expanded this to entire Emerald Isle (Ireland!) Turn your hen into the ultimate house party by renting out a gorgeous gaff for the weekend! Getting the bride tribe together in a big house creates a lovely chilled vibe and […]
Looking for the most PERFECT place for your hen squad to eat, drink and catch amazing photos around Dublin? From old favourites to new kids on the block, our Dublin hen party hotlist has you covered. You’ll find all the best drinks and the coolest vibes in the city’s most insta glam locations. We have […]
Calling all bridesmaids! So your bestie got engaged over Christmas and the New Year. Now, the celebrations are over, it’s time to start planning her hen party! If you’re looking for some inspo for a hen party in 2019, check out our list of hen party ideas, some new, some classics, all guaranteed good times! […]
Ireland is packed with perfect hen party destinations. And whether you want to be the only hen in the village or surrounded by gaggles of girls and guys on their final fling before the ring, there is something for everyone. We’ve picked our top hen party locations across the country to get you on the […]
Whilst we sing from the stylish sheet often here at The Hen Planner HQ we do love adventure and trying something new. A glass of champagne or a margarita is never better than when really deserved after a morning of frolicking in the great outdoors. Although we might dread the thought beforehand of having to exert any […]
Afternoon tea or a tea party should never be underestimated as an activity for your hen do. It’s always one thrown out there but it doesn’t always happen. Sometimes people have an image of it being a little stuffy and no fun and too much of a carb fest however we disagree. It entails friends, […]
Hen parties can be a great opportunity to try out something adventurous that you might never get the chance to experience otherwise. If your bride to be likes to be active, is always up to try something exciting or unusual AND she’s not afraid of getting wet (if required), there are lots of great unconventional […]
If you’re looking for a pretty and classy hen party location in Ireland, Kenmore ticks ALL the boxes! Distance wise, it’s ideal if you’re travelling from Cork. It’s probably equal distance to Killarney but it has more of a small town feel. If you’re coming from further afield it’s about 45 minutes from Kerry airport. […]
Looking for hen party ideas for a music loving bride? A festival themed hen party is one of our favourite ideas for this. You can combine all the best aspects of outdoor festival fun with friends and the hen party twists. If you want to bypass the less enticing elements of portaloos, warm pints and […]
As you know by now, we like to talk about nice and “stylish” hen parties. Some people hear this and think, eh boring! However, just because we like them to be pretty and fashion focused, it does not mean that we don’t agree with drink on hen parties. We’re all for the party and as they say, […]
Although some bride’s shy away from the hen party attention and fuss that comes with being a bride, most will want to embrace it. Having been there and wore the veil, we are all for embracing your bridezilla moment, especially when you’ve been watching what you eat, doing all the squats and sleeping with a […]
Given the month that’s in it we thought we’d try something new here and mix the ideas up a little with the Saints and Sinners Hen. This is the hen for those of you that have more than a passing interest in the outdoors but still know how to party hard. Fear not, we will make […]
Bridesmaids, have you got a fashionista bride-to-be that’s head over heels in love with all things stylish? Well we’ve got a hen party that’s not on the high street. Forget Paris, New York and Milan and hit the cosmopolitan streets of Dublin’s fair city, the home of too many chic secrets to mention. We’ve lined […]
Creating a modern boho look is a nice and easy alternative for your hen party. It’s the perfect style for a laid back summer hen party whether you’re heading to a festival or on a glamping hen weekend. Natalie from Boudoir Girls shares 5 tips on how to pull together this look. Colours Boho […]
The fabulous Natalie from Boudoir Girls in Galway knows a thing or two about hen parties and even more about photo shoots. Read on for 5 reasons why a vintage hen party photoshoot is a great hen party idea! 1. It was the era where all bodies were “Good Bodies” There was no body shaming of […]
We’ve been busy stalking the beautiful Irish model, Miss Rosanna Davison’s hen party on Instagram. A true Hen Planner style hen party, we are loving these stunning and stylish photos (from Rosanna’s instagram account). A perfect hen party in our books! Where? Castle Leslie. We have the fabulous Castle Leslie listed on our directory and […]
