Original hen do: ideas and how to plan the whole thing
The hardest part of a hen do isn’t finding the idea — it’s coordinating the group and handling the money. Here’s both: ideas by style, and a method to split the costs without any awkwardness.
Current hen do trends
The "all-party" format is giving way to more varied weekends: wellness, slow hen do, European city break, or a mix of activities and downtime. The idea: make it feel like the bride-to-be.
Hen do ideas by style
Adventure
Catamaran, treetop course, rafting, surf weekend — for groups who want fun and a thrill.
Wellness
Spa weekend, yoga retreat, a place with a hammam — the rising "slow hen do" trend.
City break
Lisbon, Barcelona, Marrakech: a change of scene, terraces and nightlife without blowing the budget.
Villa & house
A villa with a private pool: the perfect home base to cook, relax and party just among yourselves.
Culture & food
Cooking class, tasting, escape game: for a gentler but memorable hen do.
Favourite destinations for a hen do
At home: the French Riviera, the Basque Country, Bordeaux. In Europe: Lisbon, Barcelona, Marrakech — easy to reach, lively and affordable as a group.
Hen do budget: how much to plan for?
It all depends on the format, but the golden rule: set a max budget per person from the start and separate the shared costs (accommodation, main activity) from the extras (restaurants, individual treatments).
How to split the costs fairly
This is THE sensitive point of a hen do. With SharingTrip, every expense is logged, the app works out each person’s share, handles the bride-to-be’s covered part, and proposes a clear settlement at the end of the weekend. Zero fronting, zero awkwardness.
The organiser's checklist
- 3 months before: dates poll + chosen style
- 1 month before: accommodation and activity booked (group rate)
- 1 week before: settle who fronted what via SharingTrip + shared schedule
Frequently asked questions
How do you organise a hen do without breaking the bank?
Choose shared accommodation (villa, apartment), set a max budget per person from the start, and separate shared expenses from extras. SharingTrip then splits everything at real cost.
How do you handle the bride-to-be’s share?
The group can decide to cover her share: in SharingTrip, her amount is spread across the other participants, cleanly and with no maths in your head.
How far in advance should you start?
Ideally 2 to 3 months: a dates poll, booking the accommodation and activities (often a group rate), then splitting the costs as the planning goes along.
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