Planning a hen party is a big honour; you’re tasked with creating a memorable and enjoyable experience tailored to the bride-to-be’s tastes that will also please her pals, her family, and her soon-to-be in-laws (so you know, super easy!). 

You’ll want to get the big three Wh’s out of the way: Where, When and Who. We’re going to get the where sorted for you straight away. Dublin. Dublin is the place to be and we just happen to have the venue for you.

Now that’s out the way here’s some of our tried and tested hen party planning tips.

How to Plan a Hen Party

Good parties come down to the planning. First off, gather your girls and throw out a selection of dates to see which gets the most bites. Before you open the calendar, find out from your bride-to-be who are the most important people she wants in attendance. That will help you narrow down dates with ease. 

Early planning is a given, booking in advance will help you snag the best deals. However, small Hen’s can also get great last-minute deals, so don’t despair if you’ve got less time on your hands. 

Set the budget. Hen do’s costs can easily spiral out of control. Know from the get-go what people are willing to pay. A set budget makes planning sooo much easier and will quickly help you hone in on possible activities and events.
A shared fund for everyone to contribute to can also help stop the planner (i.e. you) getting lumbered with the bill.

Ask the gals! Sometimes, a fresh set of eyes in the ideas stage of planning can make a huge difference in creating the perfect night. If the hens are coming from different parts of the bride’s life, they might have ideas you wouldn’t have thought of.

Hen Party Ideas in Dublin

Dublin. It’s a vibrant city brimming with culture and a good time. One thing you can be sure of is that regardless of your party choice, Dublin never fails to provide a fabulous night (or day) out. 

If you’re planning a full day, you’ll want an activity during the day, and Dublin’s got plenty of them. 

While we’re still searching ourselves for something that everyone will like, here are some suggestison that should keep most people happy!

Try an Irish Dance party, a trip to the Guinness storehouse, an escape room, or simply a bottomless brunch. The Lepruachan Museum is also pretty cool.

But let’s be honest, where the fun really begins is nighttime.

Badbobs is the place to be for any kind of event, right in the heart of Temple Bar. You can treat the girls to an amazing private rooftop party or a shindig at the cocktail bar. The choice is yours – there are four floors to choose from!

View our full display of spaces for hire, and place your booking today.

What To Wear To A Hen Party

Top tip: Do the girls a favour and set a dress code. Choose a theme that everyone can follow so that no one feels self-conscious about wearing the wrong thing. Bring some silly accessories, too; the funnier, the better! It also means you can easily stick together in busier spots.

 At Badbobs, we welcome full-on fashionistas, comfy chic and spectacular sparkles. We are also more than happy to let you keep on crowns, sashs and tiaras.

Getting Your Hen Party Underway With Badbobs

Let’s be honest; we know that being the hen party planner can be a stressful job, so let us help you out.

At Badbobs, we know our way around events and are happy to give you pointers on fun things to do and see before you hit us up. Give us a shout, and we’ll get the ball rolling to create a celebration that is all about fun and memories before the bride says, ‘I do’.