You’ve hustled through the hard part! Now it’s time to pack and double-check all the essentials before the madness ensues.
Keep your last minute hen party checklist nearby, because forgetting some of these could spell a serious disaster.
Your Vitals
- Final email to each lady including essential details, dress code & a rough weekend itinerary
- Hotel booking confirmation
- Transport tickets & details
- Copy of accommodation address and directions for each attendee
- Breakdown of hen party budget calculations/contribution from each attendee to allow smooth transition of final payments on arrival
- Check in with other bridesmaids to see if any last-minute purchases need to be made
- Confirm restaurant/spa bookings
Packing Essentials
- Emergency kit – bobby pins, double sided tape, hair ties, painkillers, plasters, scissors, sellotape
- Beauty products – make up, tan, tanning mitt, shampoo, deodorant, hairspray etc.
- Ensure at least one person has a hair dryer/straightener
- Comfortable day outfits & walking shoes
- Glamorous night attire & heels
- Swimwear for spa activity
Hen Party Abroad
- Passport
- Inform bank you will be travelling
- Change currency
- Travel Insurance
- Beach towels
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Re-hydration drinks
- Travel sickness tablets
- Swimwear & Flip Flops
- Sunglasses
Self-Catering Accommodation
- Pit-stop for essentials such as breakfast food, milk, butter, bread, alcohol, fizzy drinks, snacks, ice, condiments
- Towels
- Plastic champagne glasses/shot glasses, paper cups & straws
- Bottled water
Hen Party Essentials
- Veil & sash for the bride
- Bridesmaid sashes & hen props
- Decor – banners, balloons, blow-up props
- Goodie bags
- Games – Mr & Mrs, Ring Toss etc
- Don’t forget to pack any presents or memory books for the bride
Don’t forget to have fun!!
