10 things you need from Etsy for your next hen weekend
Whether you’re currently planning a hen do, are going to be attending one as a hen or even if you’re the bride excitedly awaiting your own big last weekend of freedom, no doubt you’ll have started giving some thought to what you’ll be taking with you.
Perfecting your hen do outfit, accessories and also all of the decorations for wherever you are staying or partying is key to making sure all the meticulous planning comes together.
One of the best places to grab some quirky and unique bits and bobs for a hen party is Etsy. Of course we all know and love Etsy, so we’ve asked the team to tell us their must-have hen party items and put together the Etsy ultimate hen party gift and accessories guide – enjoy!
1. Hen Party Welcome Sign | £4.50
The first thing the hens will notice when they turn up at the venue is an aesthetically-pleasing sign, and if you go for a printable like this one it doesn’t have to cost much money.
This design can be edited to include all the details you want – now you just need to source some cool copper piping to hang it off!
Buy it here.
2. Hilarious Pun Banner | £5.99
No hen party décor is complete without a hilarious banner featuring some witty one-liner. There are literally 100s to choose from on Etsy but this “Wife of the Party” one is our absolute fave for 2024.
Buy it here.
3. Groom Tattoos | From £11.99
Who wouldn’t want the groom’s face on their arm? This is one of the cutest ways to celebrate your friend having found the love of her life and remind her what she is letting herself in for!
You just need to provide a photo of the groom’s face (or the bride’s if you’d rather) and this Etsy seller will print off a sheet of transfer tattoo grooms for you.
Buy it here.
4. Diamond Ring Shot Glasses | £0.99
He may have put a ring on it, but there’s still one more weekend of freedom left for your girl and it’s your job to make sure she has the best time. These cute and unique shot glasses that you can wear all night will make sure of it!
Buy them here.
5. Prosecco Pong | £9.99
It’s an oldie but definitely a goldie – a few rounds of prossecco pong will get your pre-drinks off to a great start. This set comes with 12 plastic glasses and two balls.
Buy it here.
6. Bride Photo Album | £15.49
You can’t let the bride get away without sharing a few of her most embarrassing baby photos, and you’ll need something you can all sign and write your funniest and cringiest memories of her!
Buy it here.
7. Inflatable Groom | £23.99
There is a bit of a groom theme going on here, but then your girl is marrying the man of her dreams so that has got to be celebrated.
You just need to make sure the bride takes her mini groom EVERYWHERE she goes on her hen weekend, we wouldn’t want him to go missing before the big day!
Buy it here.
8. Diamanté Bride Hat | £29.99
It’s a hen weekend, so there are no rules when it comes to OTT outfits and the ultimate in bride attire is a rhinestone captain hat that says BRIDE on it. We don’t make the rules…
Buy it here.
9. Smells like you’re a bridesmaid candle | From £13.90
If you’re looking for cute gifts for the bridesmaids to give them on the hen weekend then look no further than this Smells like you’re a bridesmaid candle.
You can choose to have this candle unscented or in one of many delicious flavours such as Candy Cane, Fig & Lotus or Pomegranate.
Buy it here.
10. Personalised Bridal Veil | £20.00
The perfect item to top off your bride’s hen party look is a custom veil with her new surname initial embellished on it.
Buy it here.
That was a quick-fire run down of the best unique items that you can get from some of the best Etsy sellers for hen parties. It’s one of the best places to source your hen party essentials because there is such a wide variety of items that are being made by thousands of crafty sellers.
You won’t need to worry that your hen will end up being identical to every other hen weekend you see on social media because there are so many great, unique things to pick from.
Have you seen anything else on Etsy that is an absolute must-have for a hen weekend? Drop us a comment below with your suggestions.