Summer Hen Party Ideas

17 May 2018

Summer is prime time for hen parties. Long, sunny days and warm evenings mean you can finally take the celebrations outdoors without fearing the rain. So we’ve rounded up our favourite summer hen party ideas, from lazy days on the water to garden parties with a twist.

Whatever you choose, it gets even better with a hunky Butler in the Buff on hand. Browse our hen party packages to see what you can book alongside your butler.

Summer hen party activities

Make the most of the sunshine with an activity that gets everyone outside. These ideas work brilliantly by day, leaving your evening free for the main event.

Boat cruises

A boat cruise is a lovely way to bask in the sunshine while you float along. It’s a great chance to try something new, or to see a city from a different perspective.

It also makes a perfect daytime activity if you’ve got big plans for the evening. Put your feet up, soak up the views and save your energy for later.

Bubble zorbing

Fancy something more active? Bubble zorbing is a hilarious mix of zorbing and dodgems. You get strapped into a giant zorb ball, then spend the session playing games and bouncing off the other hens.

It’s a guaranteed laugh for everyone involved. It’s also a great way to fit a mini workout into your hen weekend and work off some of that wedding stress!

Old-school sports day

An old-school sports day is guaranteed to make you laugh and reminisce about the good old days of primary school. Split your group into ‘houses’, and the more events a house wins, the more points it gets.

It wouldn’t be a true sports day without prizes for the winners! Want more ways to get the hens competing? Download our hen party game pack.

Food and drink festivals

Summer is the perfect time to embrace your inner foodie, with food and drink festivals popping up all over the UK. Whether you love your food or just want to try something new, a festival keeps everyone happy.

Festivals are great for groups of all sizes. Everyone can wander off to find something delicious, then meet back later to compare what was best. Look out for gin festivals, vegan festivals and food shows in parks and on country estates near your hen destination.

Summer hen party themes

Stuck for a summer party theme? We’ve picked three of our favourites, perfect for a hen party at home or in a party house. They’re even better when you throw in a hunky butler or two!

Festival chic

Why not throw your own festival party? If money is no object, you can really go to town. Think food vans, a candy floss machine, a couple of tepees for a glamping area, a bonfire and some fireworks.

All you really need, though, is some glitter, fairy lights, a good playlist and a bit of creative imagination. Tell your guests the dress code is festival chic: colourful floral patterns and flower crowns. You could even set up a glitter station, so everyone can add some extra sparkle when they arrive.

Setting the festival scene

Lighting is a great way to create a festival atmosphere, so stock up on giant candles, lanterns or fairy lights. Got a large tree in the garden? Wrap fairy lights all the way up the trunk for a real touch of festival magic.

Food and drink is easy for a festival party. Fire up the BBQ and set out a burger station with salad, condiments and cheese, so everyone can build their own deluxe festival burger.

For drinks, mix up a couple of large jugs of Pimm’s or cocktails for guests to help themselves to. Add a bucket of beers and ciders on ice, and everyone’s happy!

Want your festival to feel as authentic as possible? Online craft marketplaces are full of hen party festival gear, from decorations to festival-style wristbands for the hens.

For a cheeky surprise, book a few of our hunky butlers to play the festival bouncers. It’s sure to give your guests a bit of a shock!

Floral and greenery

A floral and greenery theme can be as simple as you like, yet still look really effective. Head to a local florist and pick up plenty of greenery to use as table decorations. If you’re lucky enough to live in the countryside, you can even gather your own from the hedgerows.

Once you have enough greenery for a centrepiece, add some flowers that stand out against it. Simply buy a bouquet or two, separate the stems and layer the flowers in amongst the greenery. It’s a really simple table decoration that’s sure to impress.

You’ll find lots of great floral extras in supermarkets, high street shops and online. Think floral paper plates and napkins, floral bunting for the walls and other summery details. To really wow your guests, freeze edible flowers into your ice cubes so they float in your cocktails.

Then book one of our hunky butlers to make the flowers really pop!

Pompoms and ribbons

This is another great theme if you’re planning an outdoor party. It’s simple and cost-effective too. Pick up a selection of different coloured ribbon from an arts and crafts shop, in fabric or crepe paper, whatever takes your fancy.

Then simply hang the ribbon all around your garden: in the trees, around windows and doorways, and on the decking. Add some tissue paper pompoms, which you can order online, to hang from the trees in amongst the ribbons.

Add a Butler in the Buff to your summer hen

Whatever your summer plans, a hunky butler takes the party up a notch. He’ll serve drinks, host games and take photos, so you can relax and enjoy the sunshine.