{"id":15963,"date":"2015-09-28T15:14:08","date_gmt":"2015-09-28T14:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/?p=15963"},"modified":"2021-02-14T14:43:35","modified_gmt":"2021-02-14T14:43:35","slug":"planning-smaller-hen-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/planning-smaller-hen-party\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide To Planning A Smaller Hen Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Organising a hen party can be a tough task. And finding girly accessories can be even harder! So when we came across The Peacock Bride\u00a0a few weeks ago, the pretty pastels, pink flamingos and glitter crowns made our hearts flutter with excitement!\u00a0Siobhan Scanlon, founder of the quirky online venture\u00a0is on hand in a three-part series to give you the low-down on all things fabulous and funky. The Queen of accessories will share her top tips which will guarantee a night with a difference. Below are some of The Peacock Bride&#8217;s\u00a0favourite activities for a smaller hen party.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-15964\" title=\"The Peacock Bride - Planning A Smaller Hen Party\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/09\/Jy19ys-UcaFKbONy05CCh4erBp7DSTC7iAdvelExiLo.jpg\" alt=\"The Peacock Bride - Planning A Smaller Hen Party\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Jy19ys-UcaFKbONy05CCh4erBp7DSTC7iAdvelExiLo.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Jy19ys-UcaFKbONy05CCh4erBp7DSTC7iAdvelExiLo-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Jy19ys-UcaFKbONy05CCh4erBp7DSTC7iAdvelExiLo-1000x666.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Jy19ys-UcaFKbONy05CCh4erBp7DSTC7iAdvelExiLo-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We all know larger hen parties can be an absolute hoot but planning the bash is sometimes a different story, so the benefits of arranging a hen party for a tight knit group shouldn\u2019t be overlooked. For starters you have less opinions to worry about, less people to coordinate and you\u2019re more likely to come back with your voice intact.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Road Trippin&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing quite like packing up the mobile and taking to the open road with a bag full of Haribo and a phone full of tunes. Add 5 friends to the mix and you have the makings of a truly great trip! It\u2019s advisable to assign roles to the hens to avoid unnecessary stress which let\u2019s face it is more than likely in a car full of giddy hens! If the trip is to run smoothly the following are roles that need to be filled: DJ, Driver, Feeder &amp; Map Reader. We would recommend three people take on the role of Map Reader to avoid violent outbursts from the driver!<\/p>\n<p>If Thelma &amp; Louise were having a modern day hen party, I\u2019d put money on them doing the Wild Atlantic Way. But with a happier ending, hopefully.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-15966\" title=\"The Peacock Bride\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/09\/RxeVR2AygVwEwKaiscSGupgAJ5yh8_WMNw7golriewI.jpg\" alt=\"The Peacock Bride\" width=\"768\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/RxeVR2AygVwEwKaiscSGupgAJ5yh8_WMNw7golriewI.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/RxeVR2AygVwEwKaiscSGupgAJ5yh8_WMNw7golriewI-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/RxeVR2AygVwEwKaiscSGupgAJ5yh8_WMNw7golriewI-1000x630.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/RxeVR2AygVwEwKaiscSGupgAJ5yh8_WMNw7golriewI-750x473.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Sit &#8216;n&#8217; Spa<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s something much less intimidating about letting it all hang out in front of a small group rather than a small nation. Assuming everyone is on the same page, a day spa can work a treat for a hen party. It\u2019s relaxed and intimate while you sit back and let the pampering commence. On top of that the endless supply of herbal tea, fruit juice and high protein yoghurts are enough to ensure a good internal cleanse ahead of the real celebrations.<\/p>\n<h2>Come Fly with Me<\/h2>\n<p>A smaller party generally means a tight knit bunch who are in it for the bride. Usually this means less squabbling about money and more focus on having a good time. You have less schedules to consider, sleeping arrangements are much more straight forward and it\u2019s much easier to please six people than it is 16. And the beauty of the city break is that there are tons of magical places on our doorstep that are reasonable to get to and even more reasonable to enjoy. Our top picks include Budapest, Berlin and Krakow.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-15965\" title=\"The Peacock Bride\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/09\/o6w4Sj_jtrJKSc9XAF6uQVaIJJshU2L-62L7b8S2A8Y.jpg\" alt=\"The Peacock Bride\" width=\"448\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/o6w4Sj_jtrJKSc9XAF6uQVaIJJshU2L-62L7b8S2A8Y.jpg 640w, https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/o6w4Sj_jtrJKSc9XAF6uQVaIJJshU2L-62L7b8S2A8Y-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/o6w4Sj_jtrJKSc9XAF6uQVaIJJshU2L-62L7b8S2A8Y-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/o6w4Sj_jtrJKSc9XAF6uQVaIJJshU2L-62L7b8S2A8Y-500x750.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So that\u2019s the bash sorted, now for the accessories. For our range of fun and stylish hen party accessories visit www.thepeacockbride.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Organising a hen party can be a tough task. And finding girly accessories can be even harder! So when we came across The Peacock Bride\u00a0a few weeks ago, the pretty pastels, pink flamingos and glitter crowns made our hearts flutter with excitement!\u00a0Siobhan Scanlon, founder of the quirky online venture\u00a0is on hand in a three-part series to give you the low-down on all things fabulous and funky. 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