So when it comes to a hen night, images come to mind of a gal looking a bit worse for wear due to slightly over indulging in the vino, shots, champers, cocktails and whatever alcoholic concoctions she has been handed by her friends.  She is laden with ‘L Plates’, possibly a sash, tiara, pink feather boa and if she is really lucky a few balloons and maybe a ball and chain…or something of a similar ilk….as amusing as it always is to see the bride-to-be enjoying herself or being made to enjoy herself. The question is, does every bride enjoy this? I think the answer has to be “no!”  It’s almost becoming a national tradition, thanks to Clinton Cards, but we think you could really do something a bit more special for your bride-to-be. Something a bit more….well classy? Yet, still retain the fun element.

Most hen nights involve alcohol and vast quantities of it. With this in mind we have found you a simply fantastic selection of glugging gloriousness. To start with we have a party pack of  personalised hen party night shot glasses. Each glass can be personalised with the bride to be’s name, the date, the hen night venue and the recipient’s name. Buying 10 or more brings the price down to only £4.00 a glass! A great way to start the evening off if you are starting at home or in a hotel as you will be able to easily leave the glasses and save them for the bride to own as a keepsake.  Or if you are looking to buy just one, why not go for a single champagne flute just for the bride. Again it can be personalised with the bride to be’s name, the date, the hen night venue and the recipient’s name.

If you want to be really flash then be sure to check out our ‘sex and the city’ style cocktail glasses. They can be personalised with up to 2 lines of text and are £18.99. We really like these, they are new in and we think they are going to be one of our best selling gifts.

We also have a lovely girly hen night T shirt, which is also a great way of keeping your gang inline on the night, especially if anyone decides to stray. If you are all wearing the same top, it will make it a lot easier to round up the troops and move on to the next pub or club that’s on the agenda!

And to really get the edge for your band of girls, be sure to have a look at our ‘Sex Kitten’ old school badges which are currently on offer!

You can see the whole Hen Night Gifts at our main site.

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Personalized Cocktail Glass

Our hen night shot glasses and champagne flutes are a top seller every day of the week. That’s why I’ve picked these new personalised cocktail glasses as my gift pick of the day! Inspired by the SATC girls I think they are a fab gift for a special girlie get together or weekend away. Personalise the cocktail glass with a special message .. how fab is that and if you are in a rush we can even prioritise your order for a bit extra!

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Old School Badges

Did you love wearing your old school prefect badge? Maybe you never got the chance because you weren’t one of the in crowd! Awww! Well now with this fab range of old school style prefect badges you can be whatever you want! We think they are definitely an ice breaker for a party! Wear a school badge for whoever you want to be or who you are … Official Helper, Yummy Mummy, Stag, Best Man, Birthday Boy or Girl etc;

Check out the full range here all with free delivery.

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Hen Party Badge

Hen parties are a traditional celebration held by the bride before getting married. Often the Matron of Honour or Chief  Bridesmaid organises the party, but the bride is usually consulted about the arrangements.. The participants are usually all women and include female members of the brides family, the bridesmaids, and the brides closest female friends. Over in the USA, hen nights are known as “bachelorette” parties.

 Sometimes the hen party is held at a private venue such as the organiser’s home, as a dinner party, a get together or a “girl’s night in.” Other hen events include having an away day or outing to a spa for some relaxation or for the more adventurous, outdoor activities such as racing, paintballing or sports activities.

 t’s a common tradition to dress up for a hen party – not just by wearing great clothes, but perhaps wearing fancy dress. Some choose themed hen party accessories such as hen night badges, or hen night t-shirts.

 The hen party itself can take many different forms according to what type of activity the bride to be and her friends are interested in. Some choose to have a quiet dinner in a restaurant or a cocktail party, both of which focus on swopping stories and possibly giving advice to the bride to be. Other organisers choose to hold a themed party, such as a “pamper party,” with guests indulging in spa treatments, or hiring the services of a make op or beauty export to provide makeovers. While having a toast to the bride-to-be is common at most hen nights, some focus on drinking games using personalised shot glasses, bar tours or pub crawls and the more adventurous are even hiring male strippers!

 Increasingly common are hen weekends and short holidays away from home. These can range from seaside resorts to international destinations like Las Vegas. Of course, these kinds of hen events are costly in both time and money and are normally scheduled to take place well ahead of the wedding in case of any travel delays!

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School Badges

I love buying small,  inexpensive unusual  gifts for the fun of it and these school badges are my fave for that at the moment. They are all based on the old skool style prefect badges and each one comes attached to a report card for added authenticity! Currently, in stock are the range of wedding  badges  - bride and groom badges, best man badge, stag badge, hen badge, bridesmaid badge and  official helper. Great for wearing at pre wedding get togethers so everyone knows who is who and perfect for wearing at the actual wedding as I have been to quite a few weddings and don’t know who is who especially as wedding dress code is so varied these days! Wearing a badge will really help out all the relatives who haven’t seen anyone since they were knee high to a grasshopper!

There is also some birthday girl and birthday boy badges which are cute for little ones but just as cool  no matter how old you are.

We are hoping to add to this range as they have been so popular. See the full range of school badges all with free UK delivery!

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