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5 steps to start planning a Hens Party

Planning a hens party

5 steps to start planning a Hens Party

5 steps to start planning a Hens Party! We’ve created a checklist to help you with that, so you can be confident that will be perfect.

If the Bride has chosen you as her maid of honour is because she trusts you. Don’t panic! We are here to help.

Let’s start with the basics of planning a hens party

5 steps to start planning a Hens Party:

What are the Bride’s dreams?

First things first. The most important character at this party is the bride, so if you’re organising the Hens party you need to know what her wishes are.
Does she have an idea of what she wants?
Maybe she always dreamed about that day and has a specific image in her mind (maybe a Hens Party Cruise?!), or perhaps she wants a surprise! Make sure you check in with the bride to be first and see what information you get!
After talking with her, you’re going to have a better idea of what is coming next.

Who is on the guest list?

This is one of the most important questions to ask the bride, so it’s time to get in contact with the B2B.
Remember that every bride is different, some just want to have fun and are all about the friends and want something more fun, but lots of them just want to have a good time with the more intimate and important people, including the bride’s mother and grandmothers.
Let’s create an experience that suits all the special guests for the bride too.
Create and maintain a communication channel with the group, it could be a Facebook or WhatsApp group, they’ll be crucial to everything going smoothly and perfect.
Now you know how big your group is and what the bride’s wishes are you can start to plan the special day in more detail.

Where is it going to be?

Now that you start to have an idea of who the main characters are in this play, you can think about where the celebration can be.
If the bride didn’t choose the place, you will need to ask yourself a few questions.
Will it be overseas? Or in another city? (Sydney is the perfect spot for it!)
Are you going to spend the weekend? Or just a day?
What the bride wants always leads to this question!!
Always start from the biggest to the smallest. Choose the country, then City, then the venue(s)!
Later you’re going to be more specific with hotels and finer details, but to start that’s what you will need to know.

When does it need to be?

It normally depends on when is the wedding and, as with everything else, the bride’s wishes.
Just remember to allow some time, 6 to 8 weeks, between the two parties to recover!
It’s important that none of you feels overwhelmed from the tasks for each party and a little break between them time helps a lot!
Is it going to be summer or winter? Day or night?
With all of this in mind, create a list of possible dates and share it with the guests to see what is better for them too.
Just remember that sometimes it is impossible to please everyone, so focus on the bride! Always!

How much can you spend?

That’s an important part of the plan.
Who is paying for it? And how much is your budget?
The communication channel with the guests you’ve chosen will help you to define it.
The budget determines all your choices from now on. Define a budget and stick to it.

That’s everything you’ll need to start planning the perfect hens party for your special hen.

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5 steps to start planning a Hens Party! We’ve created a checklist to help you with that, so you can be confident that it will be perfect. These steps will give you the basics and confidence to define and decide everything else.

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Hens party boat

Platinum Package

1-15 guests $2925 flat rate

15-20 $195pp

21-25 $185pp

26-30 $175pp

31-40 $165pp

Silver Spirit is a luxury 60ft motor yacht. Over 3 levels, open-top deck with lounges, main saloon with bar, bow with additional seating.

Best for premium boat and inclusions

  • 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
  • Premium Buffet BBQ menu
  • Open bar, wines, beers, ciders, soft drinks
  • Times: 11-2pm, 2.30-5.30, 6-9pm.
  • 7-10pm – (7-10pm only on available Friday nights)
Platinum Package
Hens party boat

Mexican Platinum

1-15 guests $3150 flat rate

15-20 $210pp

21-25 $200pp

26-30 $190pp

31-40 $180pp

All the features of Silver Spirit’s Platinum Package with a Mexican twist! Build your own burritos with 12 hr slow cooked pulled beef + all the yummy extras.

Best for creating a colourful Mexican theme!

  • 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
  • Mexican burrito menu
  • Open bar, wines, beers, ciders, soft drinks
  • Times: 11-2pm, 2.30-5.30, 6-9pm.
  • 7-10pm – (7-10pm only on available Friday nights)
  • Add welcome margarita +$10pp
Mexican Platinum Package
Hens Party Cruise boat Silver Spirit

Platinum Brunch

1-15 guests $2925 flat rate

15-20 $195pp

21-25 $185pp

26-30 $175pp

31-40 $165pp

Start the day right with a boozy brunch menu on board Silver Spirit. Inlcudes welcome cocktail

Best for brunch time cruises

  • 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
  • Brunch menu
  • Bloody Mary on arrival
  • Open bar, wines, beers, ciders, soft drinks
  • Times: 11-2pm all year round
  • 5 Star boat – includes photobooth and karaoke

Upgrade options: spirits, cocktails, balloon installations with stand hire, strip show, inflatable pool.

Platinum Brunch Package
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Opal Package

1-20 guests $3800 flat rate

20-25 $190pp

26-30 $165pp

31-34 $155pp

35-46 $145pp

53ft catamaran motor boat, 2 levels, large inside space/dance-floor area, 

Best for Dancefloor/DJ 

  • 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
  • Basic BBQ menu
  • Open bar, wines, beers, soft drinks
  • Times: 12-3pm, 3.30-6.30pm, 7-10pm
Opal Package
Amber boat package

Amber Package

1-6 pax $1630 flat rate

6 pax $270pp

7 pax $235pp

8 pax $210pp

9 pax $190pp

10 pax $175pp

11 pax $165pp

12 pax $160pp

This 44ft motor yacht is for smaller groups but is still spacious allowing for the group to enjoy being on the water.

Best for small groups

  • 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
  • Classic BBQ menu
  • BYO drinks

Upgrade options: extra hour, extra platters, drinks delivered to boat

Amber Package
Enigma x boat hire

Emerald Package

1-12pax $3088 flat rate,

12-13 pax $258pp,

14-15 pax $233pp

16-17pax $214pp

18-20 pax $199pp

This 34ft motor catamaran is ideal for smaller groups. Single level, spacious interior, aft deck and bow areas.

Best 4 hour all-inclusive

  • 4-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
  • Basic BBQ menu
  • Open bar, wines, beers, soft drinks
  • Times: 11-3/12-4/1-5pm or 5-9/6-10pm
Emerald Package
Eclipse boat hire Sydney

Sapphire

1-40 guests $8800 flat rate

40-49 pax $220pp

50-65 pax $200pp

Luxury motor cat, multiple entertaining areas, dancefloor

4 hours large groups

  • 4-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
  • Canape Menu
  • Open bar, wines, beers, soft drinks
  • Times: Times: 12-4 or 6-10pm
Yellow Sapphire
Hens Party Cruise boat Silver Spirit

Platinum Express

1-15pax $2100 flat rate

15-20 $140pp

21-25 $135pp

26-30 $130pp

31-40 $125pp

Silver Spirit is a luxury 60ft motor yacht. Over 3 levels, open top deck with lounges, main saloon with bar, bow with additional seating. Her attentive crew ensure guests are catered for.

Best for Sightseeing

  • 2-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
  • Grazing table menu
  • Open bar, wines, beers, ciders, soft drinks
  • Times: 12-2pm only all year round
  • 5 Star boat – includes photobooth and karaoke

Upgrade options: spirits, cocktails, grazing table, balloon installations with stand hire, strip show, inflatable pool.

Platinum Express
KIRRALEE sydney boat hire

Bronze Package

1-15 guests $2400 flat rate

16-20 $150pp

21-25 $140pp

26-30 $120pp

An open-plan catamaran with sun beds on the bow. Ideal for those on a smaller budget.

BYO Drinks and platters

  • 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
  • Grazing platter menu
  • BYO drinks, esky with ice provided
  • Times: 12-3pm, 3.30-6.30pm and 7-10pm
Bronze Package