Those gift bags you get when you go on a hen do

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I’ve never wanted to appear ungrateful but I’ve always hated them. Full of rubbish no one needs and a pain in the arse to carry round.

But, planning a very good friend’s do and don’t want to skimp. Is there anything you’ve ever got in those bags which you’ve liked?

So far I’m planning:

Paracetamol
Energy gel
Haribo
Mugshot noodles
Vodka shot
Mask of the groom
Itinerary card
A condom

Please don’t comment to say you don’t like hen dos/the bags are a waste of time and unnecessary/the wedding industry is out of control.

I’m just wanting ideas from people who’ve actually liked something they’ve got in one of these bags.

The hen has banned this.

Please don't get tat that will just end up in landfill, and don't get sunglasses.

How to find lots of people in a thread who you wouldn’t want to invite on a hen do 🙃

I guess it’s because the whole event is about her marrying him? 🤦🏻‍♀️

One of those flower/faiylight headband things

Instead of scrunchies do regular hair elastics each in a different colour. Can be used in hair, but also to mark ownership of things, hold a Haribo bag closed etc.
A muesli bar would be better than noodles, no? Doesn’t need a kettle and is more portable. I also second crackers in case of upset stomach
Mini packet of wet wipes

I know penis straws is a classic but if the bride said she doesn’t want them then you should respect that. (Would also make for an interesting combination with the groom masks 😂)

If married stags took condoms on a stag do, I assume their partners would be concerned. Why are hens different?

If the bride has specifically asked for no willy straws why are you getting some. Maybe the bride isn’t as tacky as you

@rrrrrreatt if you are going eco friendly is there any need for any party bag gifts?

Because I know the bride well and she knows me well and she knows by saying no penis straws the likelihood is she’ll be getting them.

If my partner went on a stag, which he does, often, and came home and said ‘Danny put a condom in all our gift bags’, I’d say ‘ah great, is it a proper brand one? If so, stick it in the drawer’.

I think I'm a bit dim because I didn't know what Mugshot Noodles were and thought you meant a pool noodle with a photo on it and was like, Who TF would want that?! 😂

I wonder if this would work 😂. Shame were not going to a pool destination.

Headband for putting on make up
personalised cups with straws
electrolytes
under eye patches
rennies
hair claw/clip
nail file
mini mirror
lip oil

Perfect!

not scrunchies but a claw clip is super useful. Still have one from a hen do I went on 2 years ago.

• printed itinerary
• hot chocolate or herbal tea sachet
• rennie, anti sickness, paracetamol
• matching sunglasses
• lip balm
• mini hand cream
• fans if you’re going somewhere warm
• flip flops or slippers (primark or Shein)

my only advice would be not too big because it can be a pain lugging stuff home in your already rammed full hand luggage!

So many people on here are so weird. OP literally said how much they cba and think it’s a load of rubbish. It is very much a thing and I get it.
Ignore them OP mate.

Lip balm could be another idea as primark do quite fun cheap ones and they also do little perfumes which are only about £3 each. They have nice summery ones which could be a nice extra seeing as you’ll be abroad.
Oooh and they do little handbag hair brushes which are actually so useful on the hen do and afterwards. Totallyyy going off piste now but OP I like you and I have a secret to share with you… If you google le brosse hair brush and look for the dupe in primark (it’s got 2 type of bristles!) they do a full size and a mini. Best brush you’ll ever use, literally glides through knots.

Have a great time!

Thank you!

Knew I wouldn’t get five posts in without the critics piling on.

Right, so my suggestion of something that might actually get used (components of a cocktail) got a massive no because you’d have to take it to a pub but noodles don’t?

You’ve already decided you’re doing it and adding any random shit that costs about 50p so why are you asking?! Nobody wants a fucking mugshot 🤣

And why are the food places shut and why are you ravenous? Sounds like you’re going to the middle of nowhere and haven’t planned a meal out

You’re asking in the wrong place OP.

You're right.

It’s a hen do. They’re not renowned for taste and elegance.

But that was very witty. A killer blow, even.

Sorry that me rejecting the limes offended you. I’ll get a couple.

City centre location. If you’re out till 4am there’s not always an abundance of takeaways left open. Also you’re completely pissed.

I’ve had suggestions and entertainment though.

Coke ❄️