Hens parties have been part of the wedding tradition for a long time now, as a way to celebrate the bride-to-be before she becomes a married woman. It allows her to share some special time with her closest friends and family before her wedding day.
They used to be fairly wild but the activities for this celebration are becoming more and more unique and can sometimes even be quite civilised. With so many amazing venues in Melbourne who welcome hosting a party for the girls, organising an individual hens function for your bride-to-be is easy.
If you are involved in planning a hens party for a group and want something exceptional and memorable, here are some fantastic ideas to step it up a notch.
Hens Activities in Melbourne
Paint & Sip Class
Unleash artistic flair and incorporate painting with a glass (or two) of wine. This is a great activity for your whole group as you will be guided through each step of the painting process by a professional. So, whether you have a few artists amongst you or you are all complete novices, enjoy the session and have a wonderful painting you can keep at the end.
Scavenger Hunt
If you want your hens party to be a bit more active, find a company that offers scavenger hunts. Explore parts of Melbourne while you hunt for clues and solve challenges in a competitive setting. If you wish, you could always create your own scavenger hunt and that way you can personalise it to suit your bride-to-be.
Flower Crown Workshop
These workshops are becoming really popular in Melbourne and are a wonderful way to celebrate a wedding. Using an array of different flowers, each member of your group will design and create a pretty flower crown to wear and enjoy. Add to the experience with some yummy nibbles or a high tea.
Late Night Mini Golf
What The Putt is an indoor venue in Melbourne that hosts 27 quirky and challenging holes of mini golf. After 8pm it becomes adults-only and late night mini golf can be enjoyed along with a drink from the well-stocked bar. There is space for large groups, delicious food, arcade games and pool tables so you can continue well into the evening. This is one way to celebrate the bride-to-be with plenty of hilarity and is sure to create unforgettable memories.
Cocktail Class
No doubt you’ve probably sampled various cocktails at a bar, but are you interested in mastering the art of creating your own? Cocktail making classes are both educational and fun, and you will learn the skills needed for all your future parties at home. Oh, there is sure to be some sampling involved to ensure they taste good!
A Craft Class
Enjoy making something gorgeous such as candles or soap in a workshop. Put your own special touches on them, select the scent and colour and you get to keep your item as a memento of the day. It’s a lovely way to spend time with friends and try something new. For something even more creative you could try a pottery lesson.
High Tea
If you want class and elegance for your event, then consider treating your hens group to a fancy schmancy high tea at one of the stunning venues in Melbourne. Enjoy the company of your party with an afternoon tea of beautiful scones and treats along with a refreshing cuppa – there’s a good reason high tea has been around as long as it has.
Wine Tasting
If you want a bit less focus on the tiers of cakes and more focus on the drinks, organise a wine tasting. The Melbourne region has an abundance of stunning wineries to visit. Find yourself a tour company so you can get driven around for the day and can all responsibly enjoy a few glasses of wine.
Spa Time
All girls love being pampered so pleasure your hens group to some treatments at a day spa. Massages, facials, saunas and mani/pedis – it is total bliss, right?! There are endless spa options to choose from in Melbourne, both in the city and out of town. You will all feel relaxed and beautiful afterwards – the bride-to-be deserves it and so do you.
A Cooking Class
Melbourne is the place to learn about scrumptious food isn’t it, so cook up a storm together and then enjoy devouring it! Classes often focus on a particular cuisine so choose something that takes your fancy or that the bride loves, or go for something different, then learn the necessary skills to prepare some delicious dishes.
Perfume Making
A really nice way to spend an afternoon is making your own signature scent to take home with you. Learn about the history and science of perfume, how fragrance notes work and be guided to layer various fragrances to create your own bottle of perfume.
Now that these hens night ideas have sparked your creativity, start planning an unforgettable experience for your bride-to-be before her big day. Consider any preferences she has, confirm the number of guests and the budget and collate your list of options.
Above all, think outside the box and you are sure to delight your group and provide memories to talk and laugh about for years. What The Putt staff are dedicated to giving you a hens night to remember. They are waiting to chat to you about your hens party so call or book online.