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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 hens Package

1-15 guests $3150 flat rate

15-19 $210pp

20-24 $200pp

25-29 $195pp

30-34 $190pp

35-40 $185pp

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: 11.30am-2.30pm, 3-6pm or 6.30-9.30pm.
  • 7-10pm – (7-10pm only on available Friday nights)

Upgrade options: Cocktail on arrival, spirits, decorations.

Free cocktail on arrival for each guest for groups of 25 or more.

Platinum Package
Hens party boat

Mexican Platinum hens

1-15 guests $3300 flat rate

15-19 $220pp

20-24 $215pp

25-29 $210pp

30-40 $205pp

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

Best for creating your own colourful Mexican theme!

  • 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
  • Mexican burrito menu
  • Open bar, wines, beers, ciders, soft drinks
  • Times: 11.30am-2.30pm, 3-6pm or 6.30-9.30pm.
  • 7-10pm – (7-10pm only on available Friday nights)

Upgrade options: Welcome margaritas, spirits, decorations.

Free cocktail on arrival for each guest for groups of 25 or more.

Mexican Platinum Package
Hens party boat

Mamma Mia! Package

1-15 guests $3450 flat rate

15-19 $230pp

20-24 $220pp

25-29 $215pp

30-40 $210pp

All the features of Silver Spirit’s Platinum Package with a Mamma Mia theme! Greek menu, decorations and welcome sign

Includes Mamma Mia decor and welcome sign

  • 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
  • Greek menu
  • Open bar, wines, beers, ciders, soft drinks
  • Times: 11.30am-2.30pm, 3-6pm or 6.30-9.30pm.
  • 7-10pm – (7-10pm only on available Friday nights)

Upgrade options: Welcome cocktails, spirits

Free cocktail on arrival for each guest for groups of 25 or more.

Mamma Mia Package
Enigma x boat hire

Emerald Package

1-11pax $2400 flat rate,

12-13 pax $205pp

14-15 pax $190pp,

16-17pax $180pp

18-20 pax $170pp

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

Best small group all-inclusive

  • 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
  • Basic BBQ menu
  • Open bar, wines, beers, soft drinks
  • Times: 11-2/12-3/1-4pm or 5-8/6-9/7-10pm
Emerald Package
Eclipse boat hire Sydney

High Tea

1-6 guests $1980

7 guests $315pp

8 guests $315pp

9 guests $275pp

10 guests $255pp

11 guests $240pp

12 guests $230pp

Luxury motor cruiser,

3 hours small groups

  • 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
  • High Tea Menu
  • BYO drinks
  • Times: 10-1, 11-2,1 2-3pm
High Tea
Enigma x boat hire

Emerald Package

1-11pax $2400 flat rate,

12-13 pax $205pp

14-15 pax $190pp,

16-17pax $180pp

18-20 pax $170pp

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

Best small group all-inclusive

  • 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
  • Basic BBQ menu
  • Open bar, wines, beers, soft drinks
  • Times: 11-2/12-3/1-4pm or 5-8/6-9/7-10pm
Emerald Package
Eclipse boat hire Sydney

Gold

1-15 guests $3,400 flat rate

16-19 $215pp

20-24 $205pp

25-29 $195pp

30-45 $190pp

Spacious motor cat, multiple entertaining areas, dancefloor

3 hours large groups

  • 3-hour boat hire, with crew and wharf fees
  • Grazing platter menu
  • Open bar spirits, wines, soft drinks
  • Times: 11-2/12-3/1-4pm or 5-8/6-9/7-10pm
Gold 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
  • Catering included
  • Open bar, wines, beers, soft drinks
  • Times: Times: 12-4 or 6-10pm
Yellow Sapphire

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