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.

Crying 😂😂

Okay, so, back on track. How about a vulva eye mask? Instead of the plain colours or those ones emblazoned with 'sleep' or whatever.

Briefly going back off track - do you think if one were a shithead one would never notice the smell of shit again? Might be worth it.

I didn’t know this! Sorry, I’ve got that wrong there.
Still don’t really get how saying because lots of people on social media do it that it’s the reason you chose to.

I'm not saying it is a reason. I am saying that the vast majority of things posted here and on other social media could easily be categorised as irrelevant opinion. I happen to think confirming that condoms and penis shaped straws are a hen do cliché is a relevant opinion when confronted with the ridiculous idea either one of them might be an original in-joke

”crack on meanies” 🤣🤣

Interesting that @Cactusprick is the only one to have a nasty post deleted, despite her haranguing everyone else for being nasty 🤷🏻‍♀️

Christ, some people are utter miseries.

Ironic innit 😂

I have to say I’m in agreement with you .

I imagine I’m a generation older than the OP and I do worry sometimes about the cost of weddings and associated expenses, including hen parties, especially if the young couple are unable to get a deposit for a house.

But I still have a sense of humour and can see that the party bags are meant to be lighthearted and a joke. And the OP has stated in her initial post that they are having them so I don’t see the point of everyone’s comments as to them being a waste of time or tacky and there’s certainly no need for any rudeness or snobbery towards OP and her friends over this.

Thank you! It is, without doubt, snobbery.

The hen is in her 50s and owns her house outright so no worries about the wedding costing too much.

I've been on loads of hen parties that have had party bags. I made my own for my hen. We were going a train journey so I put in some snacks. My sisters was a longer journey so I added magazines I thought people would be interested in. For my cousins we all gave an item, so I got personalised shot glasses (ikea and my sil decorated them), someone else added funky nail files, a inflatable flamingo to put your drink in, a little themed sheet/towel for the beach.

Have a great time OP.

Scratch card

I’m always terrified I have £1m in my hand and give it away when I buy those as gifts 😂.

So more plastic?!

Admittedly I have not been in a gen do for 15 years but I’ve never had a gift bag. I hate joke pressies of any kind. MIL always gets an extra joke present at Christmas/birthdays etc and it’s just landfill. It’s depressing.

Reading the replies - it seems we can’t advise you on this. Some of the suggestions are things people don’t like and others are things people love. You know your friends so it’s best you pick. I have no need for a condom, I need prescription glasses, s mugshot - yuk, harbo- nope don’t like, prosecco no. But some people would like all these things.

I agree with a PP that you know your friends best, as you acknowledge though most people can't be bothered to carry them about and don't end up using stuff if it's tat! If you're going out for the night I'd personally either spend the money on getting a round in, just get everyone a miniature of their favourite drink, or do something as a thank you afterwards.

Ditch the 'bag's idea.
Naff, expensive, and no one cares - like kids' party bags.
Go with the 'photo challenge'.
Dress it up - printed, personalised invitation' to each person to take part.
Everyone will enoy.
Pics for bride/guests afterwards.
Win, win, no waste.

I'd skip the condom and mug noodles. They're rank. If you're going to do something like that I'd do a proper fancy pot noodles, they can use the hotel Kettle to cook.
Just give the bags to everyone on check in at the hotel.

Mini Prosecco or bottle of wine
Mints
Travel pack make up remover wipes
Nice lip gloss
Hand cream
Paracetamol
Eye mask
Location cards for where you're going to be with a rough itinerary in case anyone gets separated
Bottle of water
Big bag of haribo is a great idea
A fiver for the stipper or first drink
Hair band/ties

Thanks everyone who has been helpful. I’ve been out this morning and am sorted. Final bag includes:

Paracetamol
Plasters
Hydration sachet
Coffee sachet
Shot of Irish whisky
Energy gel
Haribo
Biscuit
Itinerary
Pub golf scorecard
Masks of the groom
Glow bands