Top 5 Ideas for Hen and Stag Parties

Posted on 29. Jun, 2010 by in Inspiration

It seems that our brides are all insisting on their rightful passage into marital bliss by celebrating the end of singledom… and rightly so! Any excuse for a good party. After all the stresses associated with organising the 'most important day of your life', the Hen Party is most welcome.

Yes, the chance to chill out with your best friends and enjoy some quality time together is one to be embraced.

It's all good news… the choices are seemingly endless. Whether you girls are ready to chill, relax and make yourselves even more beautiful with some serious pampering, wish to try something completely new or just need to feed the adrenaline junkies, the options are vast.

Pampering- Well it's no surprise to see this featuring up there top of the list. Take time out to relax, you need to rejuvenate, look after your body inside and out. You'll be left feeling fully refreshed and ready to party! Because you're worth it.

Pole Dancing – A dance class that gets you girls to release your inner sassy, seductive self! This is your opportunity to master the most erotic form of dance and just imagine how you'll be able to impress those at home. Dancing with a pole is a modern and alternative fitness workout. So girls, cast away those inhibitions and you'll find yourselves breathless for more.

Cocktail Training – A dash of vodka, a twist of lime and a splash of … well whatever you fancy. Have loads of fun learning the technicalities of cocktail-making and cocktail tasting from the classic Champagne cocktail to the popular Cosmopolitan and Mojito. So, how about learning the art of mixing, blending, shaking and of course tasting! Cheers.

Bollywood – Transform into Bollywood beauties and revel in the glitz and glamour of this dance art form. You've loved the movies and admired the outfits and now you too can learn the classic moves interpreted into the modern music of Bollywood. Move over Shilpa Shetty the hen party girls are here.

Burlesque – Being raunchy with feather boas, letting go of your inhibitions and having a laugh all appeal to you hens. Thanks to Dita Von Teese burlesque has been successful in putting the tease back into striptease. Flash those suspenders, twirl that feather boa and finely tune your flirting skills.

Now it really wouldn't be fair to neglect your husband-to-be so we also asked Freedom to suggest their top 5 Stag Do activities.

Quad Bikes – If you're looking for an adrenaline rush, the opportunity to test your skills and the arena to show off your bravado: look no further than these four wheeled motorbikes. Promising you thrills, speed, rough terrain in this action packed adventure. Pull back the throttle, it's time to let rip!

Crazy Gang – The clues in the name, activities that add a twist to any stag weekend. A bumper package designed to satisfy that need for speed and release your competitive streak. Totally wacky, off the wall activities that will most certainly entertain you boys.

Rage Buggies – Custom-built, dune buggy, style vehicle. Rage buggies take excitement to a new level with better handling for faster and more controlled turns. The buggies have a great centre of balance, so you can experience the ultimate in off-roading. It's official, they are a complete riot.

Paintballing – Yes it's still so popular with the Stags. Use the natural cover, use your own survival instincts and use your gun to maximum damage. Hear that satisfying thwack and see the explosion of vivid colour as your shot finds its target.

Go Karting – This is a great activity for introducing the competitive element to your stag weekend, at a screaming pace and over a challenging course. Vying for pole position, adrenaline's pumping, as you race round the hair pin bends. The race to the chequered flag is on……Move over Lewis the no 1 podium spot is yours.

Of course it goes without saying that the Hens are equally up for these action packed activities, in fact Mike Wood of Freedom told us "Our Hens are now increasingly choosing what was once the Stag domain and we've seen a real rise in popularity of these 'boys toys' activities for our hen parties".

Thanks to Freedom Ltd for their top five hen night and stag night activities.

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