20+ Fun and Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Hens Party
Do you give gifts at a hen party? Guests aren't usually expected to bring anything, but small gifts are common and welcome. The organiser or bridesmaids often hand out a favour bag; guests may chip in for a group gift for the hen, and the hen often says thank you at the end.
Below are 20+ hen party gift ideas, sorted by who is giving and who is receiving, with realistic budgets for each.
Who gives what at a hen party
| Who is giving | Who receives | Typical gift | Typical budget per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organiser or bridesmaids | All guests | Personalised favour bag with a few fillers | £3–£10 |
| Guests (group or individual) | The hen | Shared keepsake, memory book or small present | £5–£15 each when pooled |
| The hen or the bride | Bridesmaids | Proposal box or thank-you gift | £7–£25 |
| The hen | Guests | Handwritten note and a small thank-you | £2–£5 |
These are typical ranges, not rules. Groups differ, and a hen weekend abroad usually means smaller gifts because everyone is already paying for travel.
Hen party gifts for guests (favours and goody bags)
A favour bag is the easiest way to make every guest feel looked after, and it's the gift most guests remember. Pick a bag, add three to five fillers, and stop there. A bag that is too full is awkward to carry home, especially if guests are travelling.
Pick the bag first: Personalisation turns a plain bag into a keepsake, so add the hen's name, the date or a short message.
- Personalised hen party gift bag with a sticker: The simplest option. Our hen party gift bags and stickers start from £1.10 each, so a group of ten is about £11 before fillers.
- Luxury foil favour bag: For a classier tone, matt bags with gold or silver foil from £5.45 suit an afternoon tea or a spa day. A more affordable foil option is the gold foil favour bag, from £1.10.
- Hangover recovery kit bag: A joke that is also useful. Fill the recovery kit bag with paracetamol, electrolyte sachets, mints and plasters, and hand it out on the last morning rather than the first night.
Then add small fillers. Choose three or four:
- Mini bubbly with a personalised tag: A 20cl bottle is typically a couple of pounds. Add an alcohol-free option for guests who don't drink.
- Mini sun cream: Worth including for a summer or abroad hen do.
- Lip balm or mini make-up: Small, light, and always used.
- Badges or pin badges: Cheaper than sashes, and guests actually keep them.
- Sweets or chocolate: A supermarket multipack decanted into the bag keeps the cost down.
- Plasters for sore feet: Unglamorous, but the gift guests thank you for at 11 pm.
Hen party gifts for the hen (keepsakes and presents)
The best gifts for the hen are the ones she keeps after the wedding. Guests usually split the cost, so a shared gift feels bigger than the same money spent separately.
- A photo keepsake from the weekend: Print a group photo from the day onto an acrylic photo block or photo slate. It sits on a shelf long after the favours have gone, which is what makes it a true hen party keepsake.
- A memory book or advice cards: Each guest writes a tip, a memory or a dare. Hand out the cards early and collect them before the end of the night.
- Personalised robe or pyjamas: A good "getting ready" gift that also works for wedding-morning photos. Allow time for printing if it is customised.
- A spa or experience voucher; Best as a group gift. A voucher covers what no single present can.
- Jewellery with an initial or a charm; Something small she can wear on the day or on the honeymoon.
- A luxury bath or candle set: A calm gift for the week before the wedding.
- A group gift pot: If the hen has asked for money towards the honeymoon, agree an amount in the group chat (£5–£15 each is common) so nobody feels pressured.
Gifts for bridesmaids and the bride tribe
If the hen party is the moment she thanks her closest friends, give them something that feels personal rather than something that looks like a favour.
- Bridesmaid proposal box: A box with a name and a message is the classic "will you be my bridesmaid?" gift. Our scallop-design proposal box comes in four colours and four sizes from £6.99, and the keepsake proposal box is also from £6.99.
- "I Do Crew" bridesmaid bag: A small bag with a gold foil sticker, from £1.10. Fill it with something she will use on the wedding morning.
- A handwritten note: Cost: nothing. Mention one specific memory, because that is what people keep.
Cheeky but classy: funny and adult hen party gifts
People often ask how to give a cheeky gift, such as an Ann Summers item, without the night turning into a joke. The trick is the wrapper, not the item.
- Pair a cheeky gift with something elegant: Put the lingerie or the joke item inside a plain gift box with a personalised message, so it looks like a thoughtful present when it comes out of the bag.
- Give it privately, not in front of the group: A quiet hand-over before the night starts is more comfortable for the hen, her family, and any guests who are not into that style of humour.
- Keep the funny items inexpensive: Dare cards, a sash, or a novelty accessory are enough. Save the money for the keepsake.
Know your group before you pick. If grandma or a future mother-in-law is coming, keep the funny gifts for the evening and the keepsake for the day.
Hen party prizes and game rewards
If you're running games, small prizes keep everyone in the spirit without much cost.
- Drink or dare tokens: Give each guest a few tokens at the start. They trade one in whenever they lose a game or break a rule, and the winner at the end keeps the most.
- Mini prosecco or scratch cards: Cheap, easy to pack, and fun to unwrap.
- A "best dressed" or "best advice" award: A small certificate or a badge costs very little and gets a laugh.
- A reusable keepsake as the main prize: If you want one prize that lasts, pick a personalised photo gift and give it to the winner.
Hen do thank-you gifts (from the hen to her guests)
A thank-you doesn't need to be expensive. Guests have spent money and time to be there, and a small gesture lands better than a big one that feels staged.
- A handwritten note in each bag: Name the guest and one thing you're glad they came for.
- A personalised thank-you bag: A bag with a custom sticker works as the thank-you and the favour in one.
- A group photo, printed: Send it a week later with a short message. It is the cheapest way to turn one day into a memory.
Hen party gifts by budget
| Budget per person | What it covers | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Under £5 | Personalised bag or sticker, sweets, lip balm, badge | A big group, or a hen weekend where guests are already paying for travel |
| £5–£15 | Bag plus three or four fillers, a mini bubbly, a handwritten note | A standard hen party |
| £15–£30 | Luxury foil bag, robe or pyjamas, a pooled keepsake for the hen | A small group of close friends |
| £30+ | A spa voucher or a premium personalised keepsake, shared between the group | A hen with a big wedding party or a milestone celebration |
Bags from our hen party collection start at £1.10, and orders over £30 get free standard delivery. Ten bags at £1.10 is about £11, so add the foil or luxury bags, or order for the whole group at once, if you want to reach free delivery.
How to choose a hen party gift
Ask these five questions before you buy.
- How many guests are there? A group of six can afford a luxury foil bag. A group of twenty probably needs the budget option.
- Is anyone travelling? For a weekend away or a flight, go small and flat. Anything breakable or heavy will annoy the people carrying it home.
- What is the theme? Match the colour of the bag or sticker to the theme, such as pink floral for a garden party or gold foil for a glamorous night.
- Does everyone drink? Add one non-alcoholic option to every bag. It costs almost nothing, and nobody feels left out.
- How much time do you have? Personalised items need production time. Order at least two to three weeks before the hen party so there is room for proofing and delivery.
Ordering personalised hen party gifts
Personalised hen party gifts take a little more planning than off-the-shelf ones, but the result looks a lot more considered.
- Free personalisation: Add names, dates or a short message at no extra cost.
- Dispatch: Orders usually leave within 1–3 working days, including production.
- Delivery: Standard Royal Mail Tracked 48 is £2.99 and takes about 3–6 working days from order. Express Royal Mail Tracked 24 is £4.99 and takes about 2–5 working days from order. Free standard delivery applies on orders over £30.
- Sticker-only option: If you've already bought plain bags, you can order the Bride Squad sticker on its own.
FAQs (People also ask)
Q: Do you give gifts at a hen party?
Ans: Guests are not usually expected to bring a gift, but a small present, card or contribution to a group gift is common and welcome. The organiser or bridesmaids often provide favour bags, and the hen may give a small thank-you at the end.
Q: What do you give guests at a hen party?
Ans: A personalised favour bag with three to five fillers is the most common choice: a mini bubbly, lip balm, sweets, a badge and a hangover essential. Aim for £3–£10 per guest.
Q: What is a good gift for the hen?
Ans: Something she can keep: a printed group photo, a memory book, a personalised robe or a shared spa voucher. Guests usually pool the cost, so a shared gift feels bigger.
Q: How much should you spend on a hen party gift?
Ans: Between £5 and £15 per person is typical for a standard hen party. Spend less if guests are already paying for a weekend away.
Q: What are good hen party prizes for games?
Ans: Small, cheap and funny works best: drink or dare tokens, mini prosecco, scratch cards and a "best dressed" badge. One lasting keepsake works well as the main prize.
Q: How far ahead should I order personalised hen party gifts?
Ans: Order two to three weeks before the party. Orders with us dispatch within 1–3 working days, and standard delivery takes 3–6 working days from order, which leaves room for a proof or a delay.
Q: Can I give a cheeky gift without it being awkward?
Ans: Yes. Put the item in a plain, personalised gift box and hand it over privately before the night starts. Keep it light, and save the money for a keepsake.