24 Fun Hen Party Gift Bag Ideas Everyone Will Love
A round-up of the best hen party gift bags and all the goodies to go within, from hen party essentials to thoughtful extras for all styles and budgets
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Get the party started with hen party gift bags filled with the most fabulous goodies! From cute badges and fun straws to pick-me-up snacks and night-out essentials, the ‘I do crew’ will be thrilled with these!
If you’re planning a hen party, handing out party bags is a great way to start the celebrations in style. Whether you need icebreakers to get the bridal party talking or a hefty hangover cure to ease sore heads the next day, a bag brimming with treats will undoubtedly go down well and will be appreciated by all.
To help ease this part of the hen party planning, we’ve got expert tips on what to put in hen party gift bags; plus, we’ve rounded up the best hen party bag fillers with options to suit all styles, themes, and budgets. Scroll on to see!
- Hen Party Headwear
- Hen Party Accessories
- Hen Party Games
- Hen Party Bag Essentials
- Drinks & Snacks for Hen Party Bags
- Beauty Products for Hen Do Gift Bags
- Hen Do Party Bags
- Making Your Own Hen Party Bags
- Hen Party Gift Bags Expert Advice & Tips
Gift Ideas for Hen Party Gift Bags
Now it’s time to go shopping! First, set a budget for what you’ll be putting in the bags (taking into account the number of hens attending), then pick your treats to suit the hen party ideas and activities you’ve got planned. Whether it’s going to be a chilled pre-wedding break in the country or a full-on city party weekend, a mix of the following will cover the hen party essentials and thoughtful extras!
Hen Party Headwear
We can pretty much all agree that some form of novelty headwear is essential if you’re heading for a night on the town with all the hens. The likes of themed hats, headbands, tiaras and wigs are sure to get everyone in the party spirit AND make you stand out as a fabulous hen-do flock.
1. Rose Gold Bride Squad Paper Crowns - Keechi & Co
If you’re looking for something fun and inexpensive that will effortlessly unite you as a group, then these rose gold party crowns are a must-have addition to your hen party bags.
Expert Take: Cheap and cheerful, this is a great budget-friendly filler for larger groups of hens.
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2. Hen Party Hair Bow - Little Big Party Co
Imagine how pretty the full hen party will look wearing these pearl-embellished bows in their hair. The ultimate finishing touch for a fabulous night out!
Expert Take: Both bows and pearls are bang on trend, so these are the perfect hen party gift bag fillers for style-led hen parties.
3. Heart Sunglasses - Cwtch Me Close
Pretty, practical and not too pricey, these heart-shaped sunnies are a great shout for hen party abroad gift bag ideas.
Expert Take: These are gorgeous for wearing out and about as a group, and also make cool props for your group hen-do photos.
4. Hen Party Cowboy Hats - Ever So Weddings
Let your hens enter their cowgirl era and channel their inner boujee Beyonce wearing these fun and unique hen party hats, complete with diamanté or faux fur trim.
Expert Take: Pick your hats to perfectly suit the hen party’s style, with various colours, detailing, and personalisation options available.
Hen Do Wearables
And the wearable options don’t stop there. Keep the fun coming by setting a theme or dress code for each day or to suit the hen-do activity you’ve got planned. From classic sashes and personalised T-shirts to get noticed when out and about to slouchy sweatshirts and comfy PJs to cosy up in during the chill time.
5. Fun Hen Party Sash - Oh Squirrel
This is a fun and modern hen party sash for groups who want a non-tacky hen do. Wording options include ‘hen party’ as well as ‘bridesmaid’, ‘bride-to-be’, and ‘mother-of-the-bride’ so you can highlight who’s who.
Expert Take: This cool sash provides a modern take on a hen party accessory classic with its on-trend colourway and stylish design, making it perfect for brides who want something different for their hen do.
6. Bride Squad Hen Party Socks - Team Hen
Give your group happy feet with these ‘Bride Squad’ slogan socks, a fun hen party gift bag filler currently reduced from £3.99 to £2.99.
Expert Take: Particularly fitting for those planning a relaxing hen do, these super cute socks mean hens can put their feet up in style!
7. Retro Bride Hen Party T-Shirt - Rock On Ruby
The best way to get that hen-do-party-magic going? With matching T-shirts, of course! And they don’t come much cooler than these ‘Bride’ and ‘Babe’ slogan beauties!
Expert Take: These make such a fabulous hen-do keepsake, and you can elevate the fun vibes even further by having ‘We Bring The Party’ printed on the back. Love!
Fun and Games
No hen party bag would be complete without a few fun novelty items, quizzes and games. These are great for providing entertainment between the main activities or when travelling to the hen party destination, as they get everyone mixing, chatting and laughing. Take a look at a few of our favourites and start planning your fun hen party bag fillers.
8. Drink If Hen Party Game - Team Hen
An ice-breaker favourite with Love Island contestants around the firepit, who doesn’t love a game of Drink If?!
Expert Take: Featuring a wide variety of prompts from ‘you have a tattoo’ to ‘you can do a handstand’, this super fun and easy-to-play drinking game is suitable for all in your group to play, though - be warned - who drinks might come as a surprise!
9. Pink Classy Hen Party Straws - Hundred Gifts
These pretty pink straws, available via Etsy, are perfect for those looking to keep things clean on the novelty straw front in innocent diamond ring designs.
Expert Take: A novelty straw is not only a fun hen party gift but also practical and reusable. We also love that there’s a special ‘Bride’ design available for the star of the show!
10. Personalised How Well Do You Know The Bride Quiz - Oops A Doodle
This fun and quick-to-do personalised hen party quiz is a great way to spark debate and discover who knows the bride-to-be best. Just don’t forget to pack the pens!
Expert Take: These gorgeous quiz sheets make a super thoughtful addition to a hen party goody bag due to their personalisation elements, especially the bride-to-be photo. So sweet!
Hen Party Essentials
There’s the nice-to-have, then there’s the need-to-have, and these items certainly fall into the latter category! Help keep all hens top of their partying A-game and quickly recover from the previous night’s antics with remedies to soothe sore heads, brighten weary eyes and replenish energy levels.
11. Energy Drink Eye Mask - Grace & Stella
Like luxe Lucozade for your eyes, these clever little eye mask patches, available via The Boujee Bride, will revive the eyes of tired hens in no time!
Expert Take: These nutrient-rich gold jellies reduce puffiness and dark circles, especially when kept cold, so be sure to chill them before packing up your hen party goodie bags.
12. Personalised Hen Party Tissues - Jessica Rose Favours
These poem-packaged tissues are essential for every hen party moment - the good, the bad, and the downright messy!
Expert Take: Practical? Tick! Fun? Tick! Personal? Tick! A perfect hen party gift bag idea in our eyes.
13. Hen Party Filled Hangover Recovery Kit - Team Hen
Save any ‘man down’ hens with these ready-made hangover recovery kits containing pamper products and pick-me-up treats.
Expert Take: These kits provide amazing value and convenience, given their contents. You could also pop in some welcome extras, like plasters and paracetamol.
Food and Drink
Arguably another hen party essential, edible items are key to keeping the full tribe well-fuelled and ready for action. Jeremy May, co-founder of NICE wine company, agrees: “Food and drink are key for any celebration. They are the perfect source of energy for a pick-me-up and a great conversation starter.
"Practicality-wise, guests can enjoy food and drink then and there or save it for later, so it’s a win-win that won’t go to waste.”
14. Pale Rose Wine In A Can - NICE
What hen doesn’t love a pale rose? This wine in a can from NICE will make the perfect toast to kick off the celebrations.
Expert Take: NICE is a female-led brand with fun and exciting branding. Their wine in a can is a delicious and easy-to-pack addition to your chosen hen party gift bags.
15. Hen Party Sweet Pouches - Sofia’s Attic
Fun sweets that remind everyone of their childhood are the perfect budget-friendly hen party gifts and will give any flagging hens an instant sugar boost.
Expert Take: We love that these pretty pouches are filled with colour-coordinated sweetie crowd-pleasers like red lips, heart-shaped jazzies and gummy hearts. Delish!
Hen Party Badges
If some of the bridal party are just getting to know each other, then a badge with the person’s name and position (mother of the bride, bridesmaid, head bridesmaid, etc.) is a great way to break the ice and an easy way for everyone to remember names without awkwardly asking 100 times. If the bride isn’t a huge fan of fancy dresses, badges are also a great way to add collective hen party style.
16. Personalised Hen Night Badges - Pink Biscuits
These sweet pastel badges from Pink Biscuits will help everyone in the gang get to know each other while adding subtle collective style to the party.
Expert Take: A personalised item always makes a great keepsake, and these ones are super friendly on the pocket too!
17. Bride Squad Rosette - Team Hen
Looking for standout hen party badges? Then these bold ‘bride squad’ rosettes will meet the brief and will look fabulous in the hen party pics!
Expert Take: These slogan rosettes make a great alternative to a traditional sash, plus they’re currently on a buy-one-get-one-free Team Hen offer.
Hen Do Beauty Products
If the hen party is all about pre-wedding relaxation, then beauty and pamper products are great hen party gift bag filler ideas. A fun, budget-friendly option would be to host a girly sleepover for the hen do, where everyone can use their party bag treats. Alternatively, give the group beauty products to make them look and feel their best selves when heading out for the night.
18. Bride Squad Lip Balm - Team Hen
This super cute lip balm makes an ideal hen party gift for guests, keeping them smiling during the celebrations…and far beyond!
Expert Take: These little raspberry-flavour pots smell delicious, give lips a gorgeous sheen, AND can be used on eyelids and cheekbones too!
19. Festival Face Gems - Neon Beauty
One for the festival hen dos! These sparkling face gems will have everyone embracing the party vibe and are available in various designs and colours.
Expert Take: An impactful yet budget-friendly alternative to full fancy dress that will look epic in the hen party snaps.
20. Personalised Bridal Nail Polish - The Department Of Gifting
These gorgeous personalised nail polishes make a perfect hen party bag filler whether planning a chill-out pamper style hen do or jetting off abroad.
Expert Take: These pretty polishes are a dream personalised hen party gift that will last beyond your weekend away.
Hen Party Bag Ideas
Then, of course, you’ll need a stylish bag to put all the goodies in and present to the bride-to-be and her hens. Keep it budget-friendly with pretty paper bags, or go all out with hen party tote bags.
21. Bride Squad Bags - Team Hen
Delivering the prettiest gift bag packaging and ultimate value, these bride tribe bags from Team Hen are a bargain at 99p each, plus they’re available in a choice of colours.
Expert Take: It’s great that the ‘bride squad’ slogan is printed on both sides of the bags, so they’ll look amazing in your hen party photos.
22. Team Bride Bags - Ginger Ray
These pink team bride bags from Ginger Ray are so pretty and fun; they’re also the perfect size for filling with an array of girlie goodies.
Expert Take: Nothing quite says hen-do getaway like a pink and rose gold bag!
23. Retro Jelly Hen Party Bag - Team Hen
Chic, sweet and oh-so-cool, these retro jelly bags are the perfect finishing touch to every hen’s outfit, plus they can be used time and time again.
Expert Take: The expanded colour range, from hot Barbie pink to lilac, blue and white, means you’re sure to find the perfect hue to suit your tribe.
24. Personalised 'Let's Go Girls' Hen Party Tote Bag - So Close
Another one for those of you in your cowgirl era, these hen party tote bags are bang on trend and provide plenty of space if you’ve chosen some larger items to include. Plus, there’s currently 20% off, taking them from £12.95 to £10.36, so giddy up!
Expert Take: Personalising the bags makes them quick and easy to give out, plus it’s a super thoughtful touch that all will love.
Making Your Own Hen Party Bags
Want to make your own hen party bags? Making hen party bags is easier than you think - especially with a Cricut machine.
Whether you're planning on fabric totes or paper party bags, you can easily personalise them, to suit a theme or with everyone's names. Hitched Editor Zoe Burke put the Cricut Explore 3 to the test for her best friend's hen do: "I'll be the first to admit, I'm not the most *artistic*, but I found the Cricut so easy to use.
"I chose a design that presented my friend's wedding and hen do themes, complete with her name and the date of the hen party. Then I chose a gorgeous holographic-style iron-on, and it was so easy to create a free design with disco balls, champagne bottles and more on the Design Space.
"Then it was as simple as pressing it on to the designs! Everyone in the group was really thrilled with their bags, which I filled with lots of treats and laid out on everyone's beds ready to greet them upon arrival!"
Want to fill a hen party bag like a wedding editor? Here's what Zoe included:
- Iced coffee cans from Grind - "The mocha ones are essential for the hangover slump the next day!"
- Cans of sparkling wine from Nice Wines - "You can't really have enough fizz on a hen, after all."
- Disco ball cup and straw - "It was a disco themed hen, so on-brand drinking accessories were an essential."
- Crisps - "The bride loves to snack on crisps, and again, they're a hangover staple."
- A rehydration sachet - "Not the most exciting thing in the world, but it's all about nursing that hangover."
- Paracetamol - "A staple for a hangover kit."
- Under-eye patches - "Two nights of partying is enough for anyone to feel tired."
- A silk scrunchie - "Ideal for the essential messy bun on the way home."
- Heart shaped sunglasses - "I'm obsessed with how cool they look, and they create amazing photo opportunities too."
Tips for Creating the Best Hen Party Gift Bags
To get the inspo flowing, we ask Danni Kendall, director of online hen party accessories and decorations business, Team Hen, for her top hen party goodie bag ideas.
What to put in hen party bags?
“Hen party bags are ever-evolving,” says Danni. “But a goodie bag would typically contain a drink or shot of some kind, like a pre-mixed cocktail; a hair accessory, which could be a claw clip, hair slide, scrunchie or hair band.
"Hen party games are a must, so you can include individual game cards or advice cards for the bride. Sweets or mints are a perennial favourite - our Bride Squad Love Hearts are a bestseller for a reason. Lip balms, caps, sashes, hangover kits, novelty straws, fans, shot glasses, and sunglasses are also very popular.”
What are the best gift ideas for a hen party bag?
“Retro Jelly Bags are really having a moment, and they come in a variety of candy colours, so can fit with any hen party theme or setup,” recommends Danni. “The best thing about these jelly bags is not only do they look super cute, filled with gorgeous gifts, but they can be used over and over again!
"If I were to fill a jelly bag for a hen party, I would include some team bride tumblers, a spa bubble headband, disco ball straw, some hen party games, a filled hangover kit, maybe a visor, and a mini tequila rose!”
What about budget hen party gift bag filler ideas?
“If you’re looking for cheaper ways to fill your goodie bags, then you can’t go wrong with games, hair ties, shot rings, straws, novelty glasses and sweets,” suggests Danni. “A hen party goodie bag is definitely a bonus, so don’t feel you have to go overboard.”
And what would you suggest for a hen party abroad gift bag ideas?
“When travelling, convenience is key - you also don’t want to take up too much suitcase space, so I would recommend a filled hangover pouch,” says Danni.
“They are smaller than a traditional hen party bag and contain everything your guests will need for the morning after. You can buy these pre-filled or empty to fill yourselves - think gel eye masks, lip balms, hair ties, paracetamol and mints!”
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