Planning on getting married? What’s your strategic approach? It doesn’t matter whether you’re super-organized or dealing with the whole affair in a more haphazard manner, there are always those little challenges that life throws at us which no contingency plan can adequately cover…

Take, for instance, the hens night. Here we have a classic example of just having to be prepared for any sort of curved balls that your friends might pitch at you! Even if you’re organizing your own hen night, there’s bound to be a few surprises as your friends and family set out to make it an evening to remember!

Firstly, there are the costumes. Let’s hope that the fancy dress selected for you is more from Leg Avenue than anything involving Billy Bob teeth! Fingers crossed that it’s a sassy number for your last night of freedom rather than a hideous Halloween ensemble! Either way, it’s essential to dress up for your hen night to ensure that the party keeps on going strong and that everyone around can immediately identify the hen. Most onlookers want to be able to congratulate the bride-to-be, so make sure that you stand out with some sort of fancy dress wig, mask or accessory. Devil horns, angel halos, illuminated bopper headbands, glitter wigs or “Learner” plates are always popular options as they get the hen night message across loud and clear!

If you’re thinking about costume ideas for the bride-to-be for an upcoming hen weekend, perhaps these suggestions have helped the creative process. Another option is to base the fancy dress on the profession of the bride-to-be, especially if you are work colleagues. If she’s a doctor or a nurse, the costume choice is clear, though for other career paths you might need to be a little more creative. Lawyer, botanist, social worker, accountant or journalist – no matter the career, there’s always a hen night costume to match. Enjoy your evening!