Super hen Ella has been a bridesmaid three times and lists below the best lessons she's learned from organising different hen parties:
 
  • book as much in advance as you possibly can and get as much paid for in advance as you can.
  • a spreadsheet of who's paid what, who's chosen what on the menu etc is invaluable and don't forget to print it out and take it with you!
  • if your credit card can take it, pay for meals etc on one card and charge people afterwards - saves all that horrible bill splitting on the night.
  • if you're in a unfamiliar location, print out maps for everyone with key locations marked
  • don't be afraid to order people about - it's the only way to get everyone in the right place at the right time
For more hen do ideas, read the rest of the posts in this blog or check out the hen party tips page of this site.