Party bags were once only available at children’s birthday parties. Adults are now just as excited to receive a small bag of goodies. If you’re planning a hen party, there’s no better way to start things.
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What should you put in the hen party bag?
It’s okay to put almost anything in your hen party bags! You can include various items in hen party bags, from fun and risque things for the party to hangover kits the following day.
Are you stuck for ideas? We’ve got a list of ideas for you. It’s even been categorized.
First, bag yourself some bags
You’ll first need to find your party bags. These can be found on sites like Amazon UK and Etsy. If you have the budget, they can even be personalized.
Buy plain gift tags and personalize them with glitter, metallic pens, or mini flowers as an alternative to personalized bags.
Why not enhance the party’s atmosphere by adding team bride confetti to your bags at the bottom?
Including only a few tacky or useless items in party bags is best. They will end up in the landfill. You don’t have to spend a fortune buying lots of expensive things. Think about what your recipients will appreciate and enjoy. A bag with thoughtful, inexpensive items will be valued more than a bag pre-filled with expensive but uninspired items.
You’ll also need to decide whether to feed all your hen’s identical items or customize them according to their preferences.
Let’s get packing
Bridal squad items
Here are some of the things a bride will need for her party.
You can make T-shirts with vinyl letters or fabric pens.
Tiaras
Floral crowns
Team bride sashes
Mini confetti guns work with compressed air and often contain biodegradable confetti.
Print out games and pencils.
Name badges
Photo and selfie props
Balloons: Choose from confetti-filled or novelty balloons in willy shapes for an elegant event!
“L” plates
Drinks
We’ve got some great drink ideas for the party (and after) and some fun accessories.
Mini Bottles of Prosecco
Mini gin & tonic cans
Mini-cans of soft drink
Bottle of water
Wine glass charms can be very useful after a few drinks!
These shimmer syrups or drops come in various colors and flavors and will add an extra wow factor to any drink!
There are many different types of fancy straws. Whether you want a classy drink sipper or something more daring, you will find it.
Cocktail Stirrers
Food Items
At some point, the hens will get the snacks. A snack or two is a good idea.
Everyone always appreciates sweets. This is a cost-effective option because you can find cheap multipacks in supermarkets and discount shops. Why not include some mini rolls with love hearts? These sweets are fun to eat and have cute messages.
Sugared almonds: Divide a box into mini organza baggies. They look great and are cheaper!
Chocolates: We suggest mini-boxes of Roses that contain four or five sweets. Individual Ferrero Rochers, foil-wrapped chocolate hearts, or Lindt Neapolitans.
Mini popcorn bags
Chocolate rice cakes
Small bag of Nuts
Make your brownies or cookies.
Thoughtful Items
Scholl party foot cushions are not glamorous, but the hens will appreciate them when they dance in their heels on the floor!
Mini deodorant Spray – Partying is hard work!
Head headache stick – when applied to your forehead, it produces a cooling sensation that relieves pain.
Mini mantra stickers and positive affirmation cards
Mini Pack of Wet Wipes
Ensure your hens are safely transported home after the party with a card with taxi numbers.
Hangover kit with paracetamol and sunglasses, plus a mini bottle of mouthwash.
Gifts
Lottery scratch cards have become so popular that you can buy them in personalized holders.
Many affordable silver versions are available, but if you have the cash, you can consider something more extravagant. These could be added to the party bag if you give bridesmaids gifts.
Be aware that not all people have pierced earlobes.
Heart keyring
Hair accessories
Notepad with pen
Scarf
Fun items
Mini stretchy, stick men will stick to surfaces if you pull them into shape or throw them.
Willy soap
Mini champagne bubble blowers
Temporary Stick-On Tattoos
Pamper items
You can get some free samples if you collect samples before the party.
Mini bottles of luxurious bubble bath
The hand cream in mini tubes
Nail polish is often sold in a small selection of sizes that you can divide.
Hair conditioners in small tubes – also called shots.
Tealights or small scented candles
Sleep mask
Individual face mask sachets
Miniature soap bars
Make-up brushes
Toe separators
Beautiful emery board
You can get free perfume samples in many department stores.
Lip Balm / Gloss
Body polishing sponges – inexpensive, beautiful, and space-filling!
One or two items are more expensive, but the majority are inexpensive. This may not matter if you are filling bags with a few hens. However, if you have a larger number, it is better to use cheaper items.
Do not overfill your party bag with items. Four or five carefully selected items should be enough.
It’s over
This list is a great resource for finding the perfect filler for hen party bags. You may not like all the suggestions, but you will hopefully find something that your hens love and is within your budget. The list is not exhaustive, so search for more items if you’ve got the time.
