Hen Party

CANVAS presents . . . the hen party to end all hen parties

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Shake your tail feathers! Here’s why a hen party can make you feel like a spring chicken

Left to plan the hen party? Don’t forget to do it and leave the wedding with egg on your face.

Here in the UK, it’s pretty unheard of to attend a wedding where the bride and groom didn’t have a stag or hen party. Those who have might recall the murmur of whispers. The questioning. The speculation. Who’s responsible? Why didn’t she get a hen party? How else would you celebrate singledom before tying the knot? We guarantee that if you were the maid of honour for the bride, you’d leave with egg on your face.

Hen parties and CANVAS go hand-in-hand. Whatever your background, there’s no escaping the fact that marriage is possibly the most important decision of your life. You know that, and we know that, so what better way to say goodbye to singledom than to celebrate in style at CANVAS! Hen parties are often said to be a classy version of a stag do, but whoever said that has never been a too good one. In reality, a hen party can involve anything from cocktails and chit-chat (cute) to strippers and slut drops (optional). Either way, we’ll explain how you can get in the right headspace and focus on honouring the bride-to-be to the best of your abilities.

Our three step plan on hatching a hen party
that’ll stand the test of time

The key to success is planning well in advance and not taking on the burden alone.

So you’re best friend’s engaged?! Ahhh! Pass on our congratulations – they must be so excited! You, on the other hand? Not so much. I mean – sure – you’re excited for them. That’s a no-brainer. But you’ve been gifted the responsibility of the hen party – and with great party comes great responsibility. So, if it’s your first time planning a hen party – don’t panic! It’s a bit of a joke in CANVAS that the following could just be one big tip: Prosecco (and lots of it!), but we do actually have some wisdom to bestow upon you gaggle of gals.

First things first: planning a hen party can be pretty stressful – particularly if you have never planned a large event before.

So to help you on your way down the aisle with your BFF, we’ve broken the following up into three steps with three points. The key to success is planning well in advance and making sure you don’t take on the burden of hen party planning all on your own. Traditionally, the task of planning falls to the maid of honour, but don’t be afraid to delegate to the other bridesmaids. Some brides even like to plan their own party – but we’ll get to that in a bit. For now, breathe – in and out – better? Okay, let’s begin!

What’s the difference between a hen party and a bridal shower?

Yes, as we mentioned in step two you can always split your hen party and host a bridal shower that accompanies your hen party. It might sound like more work, but it can actually ease tensions – if carried off correctly. But what is a bridal shower, and how is it the polar opposite of a hen party? We’ll break it down below but just remember . . . whether you opt to host a bridal shower and a hen party – or just a hen party – CANVAS is perfectly equipped to host your bride-to-be’s big night out on the town.

The Verdict

Whilst they both celebrate the same thing, there’s clearly a big difference between a hen party and a bridal shower. While a hen party is big and brash, a hen shower is classy, elegant and PG-rated. However, if the bride-to-be, had the option, we’d wager they’d want both! And who can blame them? One’s more event-based, whereas the other is more gift-giving. Yet, CANVAS can attest that memories aren’t often made from physical objects – they’re formed of experiences. Yes, a bridal shower is an experience – but it’s gift-orientated. A party, on the other hand, is you and your mate’s loving life and honouring each other’s friendship.

Which would you rather?