1. For the party girl bride-to-be: Your girlfriend is an veteran party girl. You'll always find her out on a Friday night. For her, the options are almost endless, especially if you live in the city. In London, you can rent a small boat with friends to party on the Thames with a bottle of champagne. For an unforgettable hen party, you can also take some special classes. For the most outgoing, you could choose a burlesque class (available in all major cities) or for the more creative you could go for a painting class. To really party, you could also opt for a karaoke or a roller disco.
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2. For the fearless bride-to-be: The big cities are full of unusual activities for future brides (and their friends) who are not afraid of a little adventure. In recent years, treasure hunts have become more and more popular. In several major cities, live escape games have become very fashionable - a mixture of police investigation and puzzle game. In the same genre, the murder mystery party is also very popular. Those who prefer the great outdors could go for a good old paintball game, or a survival course with a specialised instructor.
3. For the foodie bride-to-be: Today, cooking classes of all kinds are everywhere. Even better, for a very reasonable price, you can now enjoy these classes in the comfort of your home. You might also think about a wine tasting evening or you could organise a blind dinner.
4. For the fashionista bride-to-be: Shopping spree! After that, you just have to choose if you really want to buy things or if you would rather go to hang out in luxury stores for some window-shopping.
5. For the bride-to-be who takes care of herself: It's got to be a spa day. For years, this has been one of the most popular hen party ideas. If you want to be really relaxed, it is sometimes possible to book out a whole spa for an hour or two. If not, you could call a specialist to come and give the bride a pampering makeover in her own home. For more of a party atmosphere, why not rent a limousine for all the hens?
6. For the bride-to-be who loves to travel: You're going to need the full weekend. But you don't necessarily have to go abroad. For an original hen weekend, you could rent a cottage or even hire out a castle! If you really want to go a bit further afield, Paris and Barcelona are among the most popular destinations for hen weekends.
