Hen Party Etiquette

[Westfacing]

I'm attending the Hen Do of the daughter of a long-time friend. It's a very smart affair - country house, catered dinner etc.

It's about 15 years since I last went to hen parties of young colleagues so am just wondering what's the current etiquette regarding turning up with a gift... flowers, wine, chocolates?

Back in the day, it was no gift - is it the same?

I don't think you need to turn up with the gift especially if you're paying towards the hen's costs. If you're not you could take something but it's not expected IME.

In my experience the MOH will arrange a kitty, which the wine and treats will be bought from. I wouldn't expect anyone to take gifts as such (usually everyone has forked out enough just to be there!), but I have taken daft things like props if it's that kind of vibe.

Enjoy!

I wouldn't factor in a gift.

I might make an exception if I was being hosted by someone in their home (for example), but it would depend on whether costs/catering were shared or not, etc.

I’m a sure a bottle of fizz wouldn’t go a miss, but having arranged 3 hen parties in the last few years it’s never been expected or even something I’ve had attendees do, as alcohol/treats/food/nibbles/gifts are usually factored into the cost.

I’d take a bottle of fizz and a box of chocolates to share just as a nice icebreaker

Thank you all - I'm still undecided but I've got two weeks to go!😊