It’s her last night of freedom, you’ve organised the perfect weekend away, you’ve gathered the troops and you’re about to hit the road for what will undoubtedly be a memorable trip (whether you want to remember it or not). You’ll be understandably excited, but it’s important to remember that hen do’s have their very own set of rules to make sure everyone stays safe and to make it a trip to remember (for all the right reasons).
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Hen Party Rule Number 1 – What Goes On Tour, Stays On Tour!
There aren’t too many things that are off limits on a hen do, so you’re bound to create some awesome stories, but remember ladies, what goes on tour, stays on tour.
Hen Party Rule Number 2 – Hen Party Drinking Rules
- Left hand consuming only
- You can’t mention the word ‘drink’
- ‘Challenge/Claim’ – don’t claim that you can do something ridiculous, because chances are someone will call your bluff
- ‘Tell him’ – even if he does have the best bum you’ve ever seen, don’t say it out loud, because your fellow hens will be on hand to make sure you tell him
‘No first names’ – address your fellow hens by their nicknames only
Hen Party Rule Number 3 – No Regrets
Don’t let the hen do something she’ll regret. A hen do might be her last night of ‘freedom’, but that little step too far and she might end up having more nights of freedom that she planned. If you’ve made it your mission to get her extra drunk, make it your responsibility to make sure that when she wakes up, her hangover is her biggest regret of the night.
Hen Party Rule Number 4 – Get Off That Phone
Yes you can update your Facebook status, post a #HenPartyPrinking pic to instagram and tweet about your awesome weekend away, but don’t be glued to your phone. Be the enforcer and enforce a penalty overtime you see someone on their phone. Shots anyone?
Hen Party Rule Number 5 – Don’t Leave Your Fellow Hen Behind
Not every hen was created equal, and some can handle their drink more than others. When the inevitable happens and you find her nodding off in the corner of the nightclub, take her back to the hotel before heading back to the club to keep the party going.
Hen Party Rule Number 6 – Be Committed
When you agreed to go on the hen do, you signed up for everything that came with it, so don’t let the team down. If someone is getting the shots in, you’re having a shot, if everyone wants to stay out late and hit the nightclub, you’re going with them.
Hen Party Rule Number 7 – What Hangover?
You might not be used to staying out until 4am and getting up at 9am to go zorbing, especially after one to many Jager bombs, but sleeping in is not an option. You’ve all paid to go away for the weekend and you won’t get many more opportunities like this. Sleep can wait for the car journey home.
Hen Party Rule Number 8 – No Evidence
Photos are great, but not when they leave evidence of the story that can ‘never be told’. Put your phone away and enjoy the moment.
Hen Party Rule Number 9 – Sisters Before Misters
It doesn’t matter how hot he is, you’re on a hen weekend, you’re one of the group and you’re staying one of the group. Tell mr hot you’ll text him tomorrow.
Hen Party Rule Number 10 – Friends For Today?
Okay, so you don’t get along with one of the other hens. Perhaps you’ve got previous or perhaps she’s done something on the hen weekend to annoy you. Either way, this weekend is about the hen, and the hen only, so put your differences aside and deal with it when you get home if you must. Tension and arguments in the group will not be welcomed and the hen won’t thank you.