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Stag Do Fancy Dress & Themes

Published on 24th January 2020

There are so many things that you need to think about whilst organising a stag do that a fancy dress theme or what everyone should wear is easily forgotten. As well as being a really fun thing to do, wearing fancy dress for a stag do will really set your group apart, we would say it could make or break your weekend. So don't be shy, take a lookm at some of the great stag do fancy dress themes we have selected; you can even use it as a great way to stich up the stag! From cartoons to superheros there are so many to choose from.

Outdoor Activities For Any Group

Published on 17th January 2020

Outdoor activities are an exciting, fun and a healthy way to spend a weekend. Getting into the great outdoors with a group of friends, is even better. There are so many different outdoor activities to choose from through out the UK it is difficult to know where to start! So in this article we give you 17 different outdoor activities to choose from so there is something for every age and ability. Whether it is a stag do, hen weekend, birthday or just a groupo of friends, dig in and see what suits your group.

Hen Party Houses

Published on 10th January 2020

Most hen parties will require some kind of accommodation but what to choose and where to stay will depend on a number of factors; there are some options that you might not have even thought about or you think might be too expensive. Imagine hiring out a large private residence, canal boat or even a manor house with its own grounds for your hen weekend. This guide is a great way to discover many of the different hen party accommodation options to help you choose the right place to stay.

What Does The The Best Man Do

Published on 3rd January 2020

So you have been given the honour and priveleged role of being the best mans wedding and what a good feeling that is. But hold on, is being a best man that simple; in fact, what is it that a best man has to do? during the whole process of the wedding. Well of course there is the stag do to organise and that in itself is not so straight forward. But is that it? Possibly but probably not! Take a read through this article to find out the best mans roles and responsibilities; the dos and don'ts and discover what the best man really has to do.

The Best Sporty Hen Party Ideas

Published on 27th December 2019

If you are organising a hen party and the bride to be is an active sort of person then you might want to consider some 'sporty' ideas for your hen party activities. There are tons or sporty activities to consider for a hen do. How sporty you want to be is up to you; there are tons of options ranging from a hilarious 'sports day' or dance class to more adventurous hen do activities like gorge scrambling or rock climbing. Our top choice for 2020 is 'Total Knockout' check it out plus loads of other great hen do activity ideas in this article!

25 Best Hen Party Themes

Published on 20th December 2019

Inject some extra zing into your hen party by choosing a hen paty theme for your event. Dressing up is always fun and having a themed hen party is becoming increasingly popular. That's why we have put together this great article containing ideas for 25 of the most popular hen party themes for you to choose from. Some of our favorites include 'Classy', 'Royalty' and 'FRIENDS' but take a look for yourselves and let us know if you'd like another theme. If you need help with the costumes for your theme, let us know; we can help there too.

Top 10 Hen Party Drinking Games

Published on 13th December 2019

If you are want to liven up your hen party with some drinking games ideas this article will give you the best start. Introducing a few drinking games during the hen party might well produce an amount of drunkenness so we have added a useful 'drunk scale' for each game so you know what you might be in for! From nice gentle ice breakers to get to know your fellow hens to full on intentional drunkenness there is definitely a game for everyone. There's some great names to choose from; Prosecco Pong and Big Booty to name but two.

Midlands Stag Do Destinations

Published on 6th December 2019

The Midlands are a popular stag do destination but there are still quite a number of locations to choose from. We have picked four of the best Midlands stag do destinations for this article giving you all the information you need to get exactly what you need for this most special of events that will give you the best chance of pleasing all of the guys. We have covered the best activities, the most popular bars, transport options and a good run down of the best reasons to choose these places as your stag do destination.

The Best Driving Stag Do Ideas

Published on 29th November 2019

Make sure you are in the diving seat in pole position for your stag do. If your stag do activity ideas include driving any kind of vehicles then this is the article for you. Whether is is fast action, dirty driving or being first on the podium having taken the checkered flag, there are tons of activity options and driving destinations to choose from. We have chosen seven of the most popular stag do driving activities to review giving you as much information as you need to make life as easy as possible.

Adventure Stag Do Destinations

Published on 22nd November 2019

Deciding on a stag do destination is never an easy thing to do but help is at hand; if you are looking for an adventure for your stag do this article has all you need to help you along. There are a ton of fantastic destinations with a load of amazing stag do activities in the UK so have a quick read and you will be on your way. Adventure stag weekends have always been popular and never more so than now so get ahead of the game and choose from one of our top 5 adventure stag do destinations.

Top Hen Do Destinations

Published on 15th November 2019

When there are so many top hen do destinations it is not easy to choose the best one for your group. That's why we have compiled this great top 10 list

Stag Do Planner

Published on 8th November 2019

If you're tasked with being a stag do planner, make sure to take a look through our stag do checklist. We'll guide you through the basics of how to organise a stag do to remember.