HEN PARTY DINNERS
Depending on the size of the hen party there maybe quite a few guests who have legitimate reasons as to why they cannot attend afternoon activities or join in a full weekend of fun.
That is why the hen party dinner is so important. It is the one time during the whole event where all the guests can get together and swap stories, give presents and play some hen party games. If the maid of honour does nothing else but organise a memorable meal then she will have done a good job.
When organising the meal be sure to consider the following points
1. Type of Restaurant : The key point to bear in mind here is whether or not the restaurant you fancy is appropriate. The Bride to Be may have a favourite spot but is it suitable for a hen party? If you have booked a weekend away chances are the organisers of the afternoon activities can also arrange the meal but if that is not the case then you need to be 100% sure at the time of booking that the restaurant you select welcomes hen parties. It would be a disaster if entry was refused on the night itself.
2. Check : If possible visit the restaurant you plan to use. In most cases the restaurant will be familiar to the wedding party and may have been used by friends but it is always best to leave as little as possible to chance.
3. Seating Plan : This will be discussed in greater detail in a future post but when booking a restaurant try to think of the seating plan. How many guests will there be, do you want to be in the centre of the restaurant or at a quiet corner, are any special arrangements required.
4. Don’t forget to plan the decorations and hen party accessories. Restaurants that welcome hen parties will have no problem with helping you arrange all the accessories that go with a hen night.
For anyone with limited experience of hen parties it is vital they understand the importance of organising a memorable meal. It is the one time when all the guests will be together with the Bride to Be at the head of the table.
