Hen parties can be some of the best nights of your life, so you’ll want to make sure you throw a good one if you’re the maid of honour. However, there’s so much to consider when it comes to planning it, so make sure you know what your friend will like before you start buying decorations or booking venues.
If your friend happens to be a bit of a geek, you’re in luck! Throwing a geeky hen party is fun, straightforward and cost-effective, so you may be able to organise it for less than the UK average of £157 per person.
However, if you’re not much of a geek yourself, you may need some help pulling it all together and that’s where we come in. We’ve put together a handy guide to make planning a geeky hen party super easy, so you don’t have to get stressed about it! Continue reading to find out just how you can do this.
Choose your theme
There are a huge number of geeky themes you can choose for these hen parties. You could go for broader categories like sci-fi, gaming or fantasy or you could opt for a singular popular fandom.
Once you have your theme, you can buy decorations and plan activities that fit to create an immersive experience for bride-to-be.
Make sure everyone knows the dress code
What’s a geeky party without a bit of cosplay? Make sure your invitations include strict instructions to wear a costume that matches the theme of the party. This will make for some excellent photo opportunities, so you can enjoy the memories for a lifetime.
You could try spicing the costumes up as well by putting outfit ideas in a hat and taking turns pulling them out. Everyone must then dress accordingly, which should be exciting.
Geeky games and activities
What’s a hen party without games and activities? Plan a fun-filled night with games centred around the bride’s geeky side to ensure they have a night to remember. Trivia games, escape room challenges and classic board games are all great options.
If some guests can’t make the event in person, you could play online games such as bingo, so they can get involved in the festivities too! Alternatively, you could play video games online with them and it’ll almost feel like they’re at the hen party too.