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We all know weddings are an expensive business. There's the dress, cake, flowers, and of course, the hen party.
In recent years, the cost of hen parties have risen as celebration ideas get more elaborate - what happened to a good old fashioned night out on the town, eh?
A 2019 survey by MyVoucherCodes revealed that the average cost of a hen or stag do is a whopping £204.82 per guest.
If you don't fancy asking your pals to splash out a fortune to celebrate your big day, why not try some of our budget-friendly-but-not-sh*t ideas for a hen party on a budget.
Besides, the less you spend on a hen-do, the more you have to spend on giant wheels of cheese for the reception buffet, right?
Cheap hen party ideas
1 of 8Hen Party Wristbands
Festivals are so much fun, but they are also so much money. But with these funky wristbands you could throw your own back-garden festival, complete with music, booze and sunshine (hopefully).
2 of 8Horrible Hens - Hen Party Game - The Ultimate Forfeit Dare Challenge Hen Doo Game
Everyone loves a good party, and a party at home is a great way to celebrate tying the knot. If you're having a smaller do, these horrible hen cards are fab, they have loads of naughty dares and forfeits for plenty of hen do mischief.
3 of 8Hen Party Cups
These beer-pong cups would also be perfect for a hen-do house party.
4 of 8Bachelorette Party Camping T Shirt
If your bride is the outdoorsy-type, then why not try camping? We love these personalised t-shirts for a camping-themed hen, they'd be a lovely way to remember the day.
5 of 8Team Bride Satin Sleep Mask
Let's bring it back to year 9 and have a hen party sleepover, we say. Get some matching eye masks, chuck on some classic rom-coms and you're golden.
6 of 8I'm Real Avocado mask sheet nutrition
What about winter wedding babes? It's probably too chilly for a festival in your garden, but it's the perfect season for a homemade spa day. Grab some boujee face masks and make sure the dress code is strictly pyjamas.
7 of 8Team Bride Pink Hen Party Scavenger Hunt Cards
We absolutely love the idea of a wedding-themed scavenger hunt. Pick a local location and send off your hens to complete the hunt by doing cringe-worthy tasks that'll give you hilarious memories for years to come.
8 of 8Hen Night Cocktail Stirrers Set
Did anyone say homemade cocktail party? Hello. If you love the idea for going out for cocktails but the budget is a little tight, why not use these cute cocktail stirrers to make a cocktail party at home feel more special.
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If you're the one organising the hen-do it's important to remember to stay calm and avoid any bride-zilla situations.
If you're organising for a group of the bride's pals it's important to suss out everyone's budget before suggesting ideas.
Once you've figured out what everyone can afford, you can start thinking of fun ideas the bride will love.
If you're feeling the pressure, it's a really good idea to get the other hen-party-goers to chip in with ideas and suggestions to lighten the load.
Always remember the bride will just be happy to be spending some quality time with her friends and family, so try not to get too stressed out.