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.
Planning a hens party Checklist
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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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)
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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