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Published on 28th February 2020
There are so many great northern stag do destinations that it is really hard to choose between them. And on top of that the range of fantastic and exciting stag do activities in northern England easily rivals those in the rest of the country; so overall it could all get a bit overwhelming trying to work the best thing to do. So, here's a guide to help you out; our pick of 7 of the best northern stag do destinations, plus all of the activity ideas to go with it which means there is something here for every northern stag do.
Published on 21st February 2020
If you are having your stag do in Bristol and looking for some activity ideas then our pick for this month would be one of our 'Bristol Thrill Seeker' stag do activities. Among the exciting stag do activities to choose from oin Bristol and there are quite a few, we have selected 12 of the very best adrenaline pumping, tyre burning, gun slinging activities that Bristol has to offer; and that's not naming them all. So jump right in and see for yourself; if you are a stag group seeking some real manly action, we think we have it covered.
Published on 14th February 2020
OMG, so you have the privelege of being the maid of honour, but what do you have to do? Well there's qite a few things that you will have to be a part of, including helping to do some of the wedding planning. And one of those things is to help organise a hen party for the bride. To give you a helping hand and steer you in the right direction, we outline in this article the more important aspects of this honourable position. With these seven 'nail on the head' ideas and with a little help from your friends you can be the best maid of honour ever!
Published on 7th February 2020
Coming up with some first class evening hen party ideas can be a bit of a challenge. The evening of the hen party is normally after all the highlight of the whole weekend; no pressure! Once the day time activities are over, the evening fun begins and you will need to have something special planned that everyone in the party will enjoy. So sit back and relax; we have for you a whole list of evening hen party ideas to choose from. Choose from any kind of entertainment from party boats to party buses and dance classes to dance moves, it's up to you.
Published on 31st January 2020
Spring is a popular time for stag weekends but before the main stag do events of the summer. For this reason among others, that it is much quieter in the main party venue in the UK, the spring is an excellent choice. But still you have the problem of where to go for your spring stag do. Well help is as always at hand and we have some great suggestions and top tips to get the thought process started. We have picked 7 great stag do destinations for you to ponder, PLUS a bunch of ideas for some great spring stag do activity suggestions as a bonus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
