We want you to post your craziest videos or pictures from Stag and Hen nights that you have attended. It doesn’t matter if they were taken last weekend or a couple of decades ago, if they will make us giggle we want to see them! We’ve also got a runner’s up prize of £50 cash, so what are you waiting for? Start browsing your phones, digital cameras and old photo albums and share your wacky pictures and videos on our Facebook page!

The Rules!

• All entrants must be over 18
• You must own the image or video clip
• No nudity or violent images please.
• We reserve the right to remove any images that we deem to be offensive.
• Winner will be chosen at random

Closing date for the competition will be 31st August.

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If you’ve been given the task of organising your friend’s stag do or hen do, you may be wondering where to start. We already have advice on the best places and events to choose, so now we’d like to help with the organisation.

Here’s some of our advice for making sure your best friend remembers the effort you put in to make their stag or hen do amazing.

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You can never start planning too early so as soon as you’re given the task start making some lists, there are a lot of questions you need answering before you can crack on with the job.

You need definite answers on:The Budget – Is the hen or stag paying or are you all clubbing together as a treat, or will you each pay your own way? With many choosing weekends for stag and hen dos this should be sorted out quickly so you know just what you have to work with. Ask the bride and groom too, it would be a shame if your budget was too high for some of their friends to attend.

Set a Date – This is when early is good. It’s Murphy’s Law that as soon as you or a friend decide to get married, everyone’s at it and those weddings, hen and stag do’s and honeymoons for the bride and groom can take up a lot of weekends.

Involve the bride and groom as much as you can, then set a date and stick to it.

Get Details – Make sure you get all the details you need from your bride and groom so you can now make this as stress free as possible for them. This is usually easy if you use social networks!

Now’s the time to put your negotiation head on, to scour the internet for the best deals and to find ideal venues and activities so you can present your bride and groom with a list to choose from. Check our tips on the top five things to consider when choosing a location.

Send out your invitations with a clear RSVP!

Once you’ve worked out the cost per person, you need to bring the money in. This can be the worst task of all. Make it clear when you need the money by, be a little OCD and set up an Excel Spread sheet so you can keep track. Let people know that if their cost isn’t paid by a date (2 weeks) they will not be booked a place.

Resist the urge to put it all on your own credit card, as although you may think this avoids conflict and gives people longer to pay, you’ll definitely fall out if you have to chase the money due to them dropping out.

It’s also a good idea to ask for a little extra per person just in case you need to pay for taxis or you encounter any problems (such as increased booking rate once you’ve got the money), if there is money left over this can be used to buy drinks on arrival!

For any further tips and advice please contact us

A new poll has revealed that over a third of brides and grooms to be are choosing to combine their stag and hen parties. The poll, conducted by Sky scanner asked 750 members of the public. It’s no surprise that the ladies took up 33%~ of the vote however over 30% of men also agreed it would be a great idea.

It seems strange to break from the tradition, as Stag and Hen dos really are about the last night of freedom and celebrating the end of single sex nights out, yet this doesn’t seem to bother those who’d like to do it together.

Why is it suddenly becoming more popular for Stags and Hens to celebrate together?

Saving Money

Since 2008 everyone has taken steps to save money however the Hen and Stag industry seems to be the one area that has actually thrived, with people now spending over double on a party than they used to.

Of course, with these being more about fun weekends away than single nights out it would be cost effective to do it just once per couple instead of twice. Our activity weekends are popular for Hags and Stens, along with our Treasure Hunt weekends as it seems that both Stags and hens love a bit of healthy competition.

Keeping Control

Some men and women admitted that the combined dos were an excellent way to keep an eye on their life partner to be. With women’s hen nights become feistier by the year it’s not just the stags that can get into trouble!

Greater Independence

The biggest reason seems to be the changing of the times. Fifty years ago it would be almost unheard of for a woman to have a girly night out after marriage, and so these nights were really about saying goodbye to the single sex life. However now with greater independence, women and men can have girls and boys nights out and weekends away even after they’ve tied the knot. This development means that couples in lurve are preferring to spend one of the most exciting nights of their lives with their best friend of the future…awww.

However you decide to spend your stag or hen do, we have something to suit all tastes, check out our latest additions and our weekends perfect for both the bride and the groom (+ friends).

Sometimes a boozy Hen night is out of the question. This can be for a number of reasons, the most popular being:

• A Pregnancy
• Medication
• A Detox Programme

It doesn’t mean that the hen night can’t be fun though as there are a million ways to have a brilliant indulgent time without a drop of alcohol passing your lips. Hen nights are no longer just about a pub crawl in the local town, they can be held anywhere in the world, at any location. You can have a day, a night or a full weekend that’s as unusual as you like.

Spa Breaks

Hen Spa breaks are very popular with brides to be now. Many don’t want to still be suffering the effects of a hangover before they walk down the aisle. Having a spa break with friends allows you to treat yourself to manicures, pedicures and last minute treatments that will help you to look fabulous on the big day.

Dancing Workshops

Whether you’re a fan of Grease or Dirty Dancing there’s a workshop for you and many have full packages that include a meal at a great restaurant, entertainment, a few hours’ lessons and a stay in a hotel. You can even learn burlesque dancing so you can treat your new hubby on your wedding night.

Craft Events

There are a lot of craft events available from nude life drawing to making your own chocolate, there are even perfume workshops where you can create your very own scent for your wedding day. It doesn’t get any more unique than that!

Activities

Paintballing isn’t just for the stags, there are a range of outdoor activities to try and being sober is actually a necessity, such as Quad bike riding, archery, you name it, you can do it on your Hen night although you may find the stags want to join you. There’s also the “It’s a Knockout” challenge which is great fun for those who fancy a bit of healthy competition and a great laugh!

Pop Princesses

What better way to remember the last night of freedom with your best friends than with a pop video starring all of you. Of course, the Hen will be the lead. You’ll get to sing/mime, dance, dress up and you’ll even be auto tuned before your video is recorded as yours to keep forever!

Puzzles and Games

For those who like a little mental stimulation you can choose a whodunit weekend, where you watch real life actors create a scene and you have to be Sherlock to discover whodunit. Alternatively you can choose an SMS treasure hunt where you’ll receive texts that take you on a tour for treasure around a city of your choice, visiting landmarks on the way.

A Shopping Weekend

A weekend shopping in the UK’s best cities is the perfect way to relax with friends. You can stock up for your honeymoon while being ladies that lunch!

In today’s world of modern technology it’s easier than ever to get into trouble. That’s why it’s even more important to make some promises with your stags before you set off on a wild night out.

Here are the top five promises you and your stags should make to ensure you still have a bride to meet at the church!

Promise to Leave Facebook Alone

This means no checking in, no adding random people you meet in a pub and no leaving the APP open on the pub table so your mates can frappe it while you’re getting the next round. Even if you are somewhere completely innocent, it’s easy to make a mistake and it’s also easy to send friends requests to strangers, or to like the Spearmint Rhino’s page when you’re out.

Just pretend it doesn’t exist for one night only. In fact, ask your stags to leave it alone for even creating the event as your bride will become nervous when she sees the suggestions some people make!

No Photos

Photos before you leave the house are fine. Photos before 10pm – probably ok, photos after this- not a good idea. Whether you are at a strip club or simply sizzled, the photos will not be attractive. What’s the point? You’ll only turn your bride off and at the wedding you’ll be so sick of posing for photographs you’ll wonder what the fuss was about.

No Change of Location

When tipsy it may seem like a great idea to hop on the Eurostar or take a ferry to Ireland but you won’t feel that way when you wake up feeling sore, have no clean clothes, little creature comforts and a long way to go before you can relax in your own or your hotel’s bath. If your stags must humiliate you, keep it local to where your stag night is no crossing borders.

No Brothers in Law/ Father’s in Law/ Dads

Knowing who to invite can be a minefield. Many people forget that this is their night, it’s not a night for making a great impression, it’s for letting your hair down and having a bloody good time. Ask your stags to leave anyone out of the equation who you can’t relax 100% around. It’s not mean, it’s self-preservation. Do you really want a lap dance with your father in law watching?

No Touching the Face

The stags may find it funny when they shave off your eyebrows, give you a short back and sides or dye your beard but your bride won’t. Your wedding photos are supposed to last a lifetime and you really do want to make sure you look your best. Pencilled in eyebrows is not a good look, especially when you wipe your forehead during the groom’s speech.

We offer stag nights in variety of locations, here are our top 5:

1.    Newcastle
2.    Nottingham
3.    Bournemouth
4.    Bristol
5.    Birmingham

This is not going to be the last time you have a girly night out but it may the last one were your girlfriends take centre stage. There’s something quite different about marriage to engagement as all of a sudden you’ll be putting someone else first and in a lot of cases, it won’t be long before you have a little bundle of joy.

Inevitably this leads to tipsy promises that are a common theme across all Hen nights, so brace yourself as you may just find yourself making some of your own, the question is will you keep them?

You’ll Still Have the Girls Night Once a Week

This is common, as your single friends will worry that now you’re all loved up you’ll choose to stay in with the hubby on the weekend instead, of course this isn’t true, is it?

Well, actually it is. You may see your fiancé a lot on weeknights now but after marriage if you’re both working; those nights will probably be spent falling asleep on each other. All of a sudden a little uninterrupted time, a lie in without a hangover and a DVD and a takeaway on a Saturday (amongst other things) seems much more appealing than a night pub hopping (especially when you’re no longer on the pull!).

This doesn’t happen to everyone of course and you could be the exception to the rule but just in case start veering the socialising towards long lunches instead!

You Won’t Turn Into a Baby Bore

Before you have children you probably nod off when a new mother starts talking about a cute little hiccup, a long labour or even a first word and you know you’ll always have something interesting to talk about instead. Think again. Even if you do have time to keep up with celebrity news it will be with one eye open while the other is glued shut with sleep. You always won’t be prepared for the incredible bond you feel with your child; of course you want to talk about the most amazing thing that’s happened to you, who wouldn’t?

You Won’t Change for Your Husband

This is one promise we all make and we mean it at the time. Why should we change, after all if they don’t like us just the way we are then they can go find someone else! It’s not as simple as that though as after marriage you find you do change, not in the way you think. Your husband (unless he’s a twit) doesn’t start demanding you alter your way of thinking, but you will change your perspectives, you will learn to compromise and you will adopt some of his views that you agree with. It’s only natural that living with someone will change you a little; after all do you want him to carry on leaving the loo seat up forever? A great marriage is about making it work and making sacrifices for the other.

Dont forget to check out some of the amazing Hen Weekend Activities we offer:

1.Cocktail making
2.Burlesque dance experience
3.Pole dancing lessons
4.Chocolate Making
5.Dirty Dancing Experience
6.Spa Days
7.It’s a Knockout
8.Indoor Karting
9.Pub Challenge
10.Quad Biking

Even if you’re planning a lovely quiet stag night in a casino, you’re unlikely to get it. At least one of your stags will want to show you a wild time which involves downing shots, eating dodgy kebabs and swaying through entrances to clubs and venues. There are a few things you can do to ensure you exert a bit of damage limitation, both for your own sake and the bride back at home. Leaving the following at home will help you to have a great night without impacting on others.

Phone

Your fiancé is probably the most laid back person in the world. She’s probably laughed as your best mate has told her that you’re spending the night at Spearmint Rhino and for a treat you’ll be receiving your own private lap dance, yet absence does crazy things.

Whether you’re bride to be is out or staying in, there will come a point in the night where she won’t be able to resist the urge to text or phone, just to say hello. Now, if you’re tied up and don’t get to the phone, her mind may enter into overdrive, whereas if you answer with strange sounds in the background, sounding as drunk as you are, she may feel a little put out, as before calling she’s had images of a lovey dovey conversation where you tell her how much you’re looking forward to marrying her.

Now if you leave your phone at home. You avoid all this and a little bit more, such as posting Facebook updates, transferring cash you don’t have and returning home with a contact list full of numbers that you can’t put faces to.

Credit Card

Your credit card will probably be maxed out with the impending wedding, but if it’s not, leave it at home. Your bride to be has visions of you treating her to a manicure, a spa day or some extra romantic meals out when you hit your honeymoon destination. An extra tenner can easily turn into a hundred, especially if you’re out at a casino and although it may seem nice to treat all of your mates to a great night out your bride will not be happy! Get cash out if you can, leave the credit card at home and just hope you don’t end up in a foreign country by the morning.

Your Dad

We don’t want to be morbid but recently the Daily Mail reported on a dad of a Stag who died after going out with his son for his pre-nuptial celebrations. Something’s happens to dads when let loose from their own wives and suddenly they are reliving the youths and showing your mates just how many pints they can handle!

That’s what happened with this one; a few too many shots induced a heart attack. Now this won’t happen to your dad but you may find you have a better time out if you’re not constantly keeping an eye on him for your mum!

So be warned and be selective when taking things on the stag night, check out some of our top activities:

1.Paintballing
2.Indoor Go Karting
3.Quad Biking
4.Clay Pigeon Shooting
5.Off Road Buggies
6.Outdoor Karting
7.It’s a Knockout
8.Cocktail Making Lesson
9.White Water Rafting
10.Pub Challenge

There are some accessories you shouldn’t leave the house without for your hen night. Forget about the willy straws, the tutu and the L-plates, your hens will take care of that, think more of essential items that will make your night go without a hitch.

A Good Sized Handbag

Now a clutch may seem ideal, it’s small, it’s easy to carry but that’s just it. You have to clutch it at all times. By the end of the hen night you’ll need that extra hand for balancing and this is where the shoulder bag comes in. Not only will it free your hands for hanging onto walls and fences, it will also make sure you can carry the myriad of items you’re bound to find. The stripper’s G-string, the bunny ears, the presents, cards gifts and of course your other accessories.

Your Phone

Your phone is your life line; it’s your camera, your walky talkie between other hens, your taxi at the end of the night, your connection to all those stuck at home while you’re having the time of your life. Don’t forget it but resist the urge to spend your hen night texting your fiancé!

Powder and Foundation

It’s amazing how many women will take out lipstick and mascara but think their foundation will last all night. There’s no foundation that can do this on a hen night, as there’s nothing strong enough to withstand the temperature changes, the excess alcohol, the food, the rubbing of bodies, the girly hugs, the stripper’s torso in your face and more.

To make sure you still look fresh at the end of the night, take your foundation with you. It’ll cover a multitude of sins.

ID

You may not have been asked for ID for a while but once you’re out with a group of girls you’ll be asked at every bar. Take it as a compliment and make sure you’ve got some on you, preferably with your address on so you don’t have to communicate with the taxi driver at the end of the night!

A First Aid Kit

This is it now, you’re growing up and settling down so need a Nora Batty suitcase of remedies to see you though the night. In all seriousness, you will probably benefit from a few plasters (for the blisters after your 27th dance) and some diarolyte for kids. This is the best kept secret for keeping hydrated and preventing a hangover! You get a range of flavours and just add it to a bottle of water to stay fresh as a daisy all night long. Your head will also thank you for it in the morning.

If you are planning a hen do abroad, make sure you consider sun glasses, sun cream or if its going to be a cold destination think of wrapping up warm!

We know that despite being male, the Stag night outfit is important. This is the last night of freedom where you can spurn the advances of other females knowing you’ve got the best fish in the sea waiting for you back home.

This doesn’t mean you don’t want to turn heads though, as what better way to wave goodbye to the single life than to let the single girls mourn your passing from available to attached? The way to do this is obviously to look amazing, confident and happy.

Many men will tell you that it seems like Murphy’s Law on the Stag Night. You’ve spent years out with the lads, competing for the best girl on the dance floor and going home alone most nights. Yet once you have that “in love” glow about you and have made the decision to spend the rest of your life with just one, women seem to fall over themselves as if just by touching you, they too will be rewarded with a bit of your “Happily Ever After”.

Avoid the Shirt Your Fiancé Bought

You may think it shows you’re thinking of her if you go out in the shirt she bought you for Christmas but this is a bad idea for a number of reasons.

1. You don’t want to worry about spilling shots down it, or covering it with a greasy kebab on the way home. Worse still, if your stags get it into their head to take the humiliation route, it could be ripped or lost altogether.
2. This night is about you and your friends. It’s their last chance to be the centre of your universe before you put someone else first all of the time. Even your best friend knows he’s been demoted to 2nd best friend as your new wife will be the one you confide in more often. Of course after a few pints and as the night draws to a close, you may wax lyrical about your bride to be, but before then try to concentrate on you and your mates for one last time which includes leaving romantic gifts at home.

Stay Away from Trainers

You might think you’re only going to a few pubs locally but once you’ve had a few drinks you’ll be amazed by the craving that hits you to extend the night with clubbing or a casino. Of course neither will let you in if you’ve got trainers on your feet so it’s best to leave them at home just in case. The same goes for jeans too.

Avoid Polyester

A polyester shirt is brilliant for work, when you’ve air conditioning and a jacket to cover up any marks and stains, but if you wear one on your stag night, no matter how strong your deodorant is, you’ll have sweat patches within minutes. Linen is best as it even looks good crinkled, or try pure cotton, so skin can breathe.

Above all, perfect the smart casual look. A shirt and trousers is great, you can dress up or down by taking a tie out with you but be careful the stags don’t use it for something completely different later on!

Don't forget to check out some of our top destinations:

1.    Newcastle
2.    Nottingham
3.    Bournemouth
4.    Bristol
5.    Birmingham

When we picture a bride to be on a Hen night, we see L plates, capes, angel wings, traffic cone hats and phallic accessories but believe it or not, the Hen actually starts off in a pretty normal outfit.

It’s only when meeting up with friends during the hen night that decorations are added which sometimes cover the whole get up underneath. Bearing in mind, this is your last night of freedom, you will no doubt be active as you dance and you do want to make jaws drop (just to boost the ego before your wedding day) what outfit should you wear?

Forget the Short Skirt

You may have gorgeous legs; you may have the perfect skirt but trust us, not for your hen night. The short skirt is the worst choice for a raucous night with friends who like to hang objects from every orifice!

Not only will it reveal your underwear when you inevitably fall to the floor with a huge tipsy group girl hug, it also has the potential to drop to your ankles when net skirts and L-plates are hung from it.

Forget the Loose Top

Loose tops are brilliant for hiding a multitude of sins, but have you ever dangled a plastic willy from one, or added angel wings to the look? If you haven’t, try it out. Of course with all the accessories you’re never going to look ultra-sophisticated but a loose top will just gather, sag and crinkle, revealing the bits you wanted to hide in the first place, a hassle you don't want on a hen night.

Invest in Figure Controlling Pants

Unless you really do want a last fling (we’re not ones to judge), take advantage of the fact that a) you won’t be seeing your fiancé and b) the only one that will have access to your underwear is you. You can then streamline your figure underneath with Bridget Jones underwear that removes the need for baggy clothes.

Think about Shorts and Sensible Heels

Shorts with sensible heels are ideal. Your legs will look great in the heels and you can show off some of your best assets. They’re practical, won’t reveal your underwear and if they’re denim or linen they’ll be ideal for clipping on hen party objects. You can even add a belt. If they are also quite figure hugging you won’t feel like the marshmallow man when that net skirt is added to the mix. Your thigh will also look ultra-sexy when the garter goes on too!

What’s on Top?

An off the shoulder top will not last long, and your chest is unlikely to remain discreetly undercover. A strappy one, with a wonder bra would be fabulous or even a low cut figure hugging T-shirt. You can always accessorize with bangles, necklaces and belts, but you may find your friends have that covered!

Don't forget to also consider your surroundings, being on a hen night in Edinburgh may completely differ from a hen night in Bournemouth. You don't want to be caught out by the cold temperatures or the glorious sun down by the by the beach, so where possible plan ahead.

If you want to find out more about planning a hen night please contact us and we'll gladly help you out.