4 Things People Are Sick of at Hen's Parties.
The idea of what a bachelorette party should be has changed significantly over the last few years. We no longer want to make the bride feel silly and uncomfortable, instead we want to show off and celebrate what makes the bride and her hubby-to-be unique. With that in mind, here are the top 4 things guests are sick of at hen’s parties.
1. Feathered & Hot Pink Everything
It’s overdone, low quality and generally tacky. It’s time to let it go.
Replacement option:
You’re there to celebrate the bride. Pick a theme that reflects her personality, decorate with her favourite colours, enjoy her favourite foods, include subtle nods to personal jokes, and make it elegant.
2. Swing Shwongs
There is a strong tradition of making penis jokes at a bachelorette party, and while it’s good for a giggle, we don’t need to have a penis picture on everything. Besides, it’s not like the boys are carrying around vagina things at the bucks… though that might be because vagina’s confuse them.
Replacement option:
Do they need to be replaced? Maybe have 1 or 2 for a giggle and move on.
3. Too many games
Games are a great way of helping guests get to know each other, and creates a more fun & friendly atmosphere on the wedding day, but playing 6 games in 2 hours at the bachelorette prevents people from having real conversations and creating their own fun.
Replacement option:
Organise a group activity you wouldn’t normally do. Your guests will make memories, and get to know each other better by bonding over a new experience. There are way more options in Canberra than people think - Try painting, stand up paddle boarding, dancing, jewellery making, flower crown creation, self-defence classes, pole dancing, horse riding, burlesque... I could go on and on.
4. Bump & Grind Strippers
Not all guests are against having stripper at a party, in fact some people want to press themselves firmly against strippers (tee hee!). There are however many gusts who are not interested in having strippers at a party. The reasons for not having strippers are all personal and valid, including not wanting someone’s junk in their face, the expense, to feel like they’re cheating, or to see the same stripper for the 5th time.
Replacement option:
We still enjoy admiring an attractive male form, in the same way that we enjoy admiring an attractive female form (we’ve all got a celeb lady crush…or 20). Most guests are comfortable with nudity as long as there is clear, mutual respect between the performer and their audience. Try swapping a stripper for topless waiters, or a life drawing class.
Planning the perfect bachelorette party is ultimately about creating a party that celebrates the bride and all things that make her unique. Focus on that and you can’t fail.
Xo Jess
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