Category: Weird & Wonderful

  • How to Throw a Festival-Themed Hen Party

    How to Throw a Festival-Themed Hen Party

    This blog contains affiliate links. What is a festival-themed hen party and why do I want one so badly…? Don’t worry, we’ve got the answers! Here at GoHen, we’re the home of Hen-Festâ„¢ – the original festival-themed hen party. Exclusive Hen-Festâ„¢ Packages… From luxury glamping, live music, BBQs, Butlers in the Buff and SO much…

  • Why Do Hens Wear L Plates?

    Why Do Hens Wear L Plates?

    The Story Behind the Iconic Hen Accessory… Love them or hate them, L plates are an iconic hen party accessory. They’re a throwback hen tradition and are still super popular amongst groups in 2024. But why do hens wear L plates? Why not a traffic cone or another random car-related accessory? Let’s find out! Why…

  • Where to Go on a Hen Do According to Your Star Sign!

    Where to Go on a Hen Do According to Your Star Sign!

    Not sure where to go on your hen do? Why not let the stars decide?! Here at GoHen, we’re always on the hunt for new ways to advise our hens on the best places to go for their big pre-wedding weekends. From destination quizzes to keeping on top of the latest travel trends, we pride ourselves on…

  • 50 Iconic Hen Do Cocktail Names

    50 Iconic Hen Do Cocktail Names

    Why sip a boring old G&T when a Blushing Bride-to-Be Bellini or a Giddy Groom Chaser is on the menu? We are GoHen, the UK’s #1 hen do planners, and today we’re putting on our bartender hats just for you. Vodka, gin, rum, wine, tequila – whatever your poison, we’ve got a better name for…

  • Top Vegan Wedding Cake Makers in 2024

    Top Vegan Wedding Cake Makers in 2024

    Whether you’re in ‘Salad Mode’ after the Christmas binge or you’ve taken up a cake-free New Year’s resolution, you’re going to really test your willpower as you scroll through these mouth-watering vegan wedding cake companies. Packed full of natural, plant-based ingredients, you could almost call these gorgeous treats healthy (… almost!). So, get your scroll…

  • Eurovision Bingo Drinking Game

    Eurovision Bingo Drinking Game

    Eurovision fans unite! It’s that time of year when sequins, future stars, and questionable song choices collide. And what better way to spice up your evening than by getting involved with GoHen’s Eurovision Song Contest Bingo?! It’s the hilarious Eurovision game that requires minimal effort, but ensures maximum hilarity from one of the best nights…

  • 6 Signs Your Partner is a Groomzilla and How to Avoid It

    6 Signs Your Partner is a Groomzilla and How to Avoid It

    Now, we’re all familiar with the term Bridezilla, often it gets unreasonably banded about whenever any bride gets even slightly frustrated with anything wedding related. Newsflash: the caterers dropping out last-minute is a legit reason for wedding stress and doesn’t, repeat, doesn’t, make you a Bridezilla! But what about the grooms?! How come they escape…

  • Dublin Hen Party Photo Challenge Game

    Dublin Hen Party Photo Challenge Game

    “It’s all fun and games… And then you go on a hen party!” If you’re heading on a Dublin hen party then you’ll need a few basics – somewhere fab to stay, lots of fun things to do, a few drinks to enjoy and a brilliant game to play. Well here’s one any hen group…

  • 14 Ways to Not Upset the Bride

    14 Ways to Not Upset the Bride

    According to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, getting married is the 7th most stressful life event, in fact it ranks higher than getting fired, falling out with in-laws, being pregnant or someone telling you the result of the Strictly final before you’ve watched it. You don’t want to be walking on egg shells so…

  • 24 Charity Events For Hen Parties

    24 Charity Events For Hen Parties

    Sisters are indeed doing it for themselves and some hens are opting to exercise extreme ‘girl power’ and raising money for great causes while they’re at it. Sadly it is all too often a special member of the hen party is missing, having lost their personal battle with illness or injury. While they might not…

  • The top 10 must-have apps and websites to make it a doddle!

    The top 10 must-have apps and websites to make it a doddle!

    Once you’ve been over to the GoHen website, got some amazing hen ideas and decided who you’re going to invite, the next steps can be a bit tricky, not least because there’s the invites to send, financials to manage and ideas to cement. Never fear though, with modern technology taking the cyber world by storm…