From my own experience….everyone can have fun without getting out of hand….not really keen on looking after my friends who’ve gone a bit overboard with the drinking and are puking all over the place. That is not good, ladies. It will ruin the evening for everyone.

So…a word of caution for anyone planning a hen night for their friends….make sure that the invited guests do not overdo the boozing. As hostess, it is your responsibility that the girls stay out of trouble and that the bride-to-be have the time of her life before she gets tied, err, before she ties the knot!

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Cupcake and Dessert Stand – Holds 23! by Wilton

The cupcake stand is an ideal and practical purchase if you want to make your own cupcake for any special occasion like a wedding, bridal shower, bachelorette party!

Product Description:

Individually decorated cupcakes can add a personal touch to celebrations. Now, with the Cupcakes ‘N More Dessert Stand by Wilton, you can create a dramatic centerpiece for a spectacular dessert table. The look is fresh and fun, featuring bold silver-finished wire spirals to securely hold each cupcake. The twisting, towering design is perfect for any setting-showers, kids’ birthdays, weddings, holidays and more. Each holder is angled for the best view of all cupcake tops. The 23 holders can also be adjusted to display flat treats such as brownies, cheesecake squares, party favors and so much more. Designed with 4 holding layers supported by 2 center rods, this display stand completely folds down for space saving storage. Using the included mini wrench, set up and take down is quick and easy. This display stand is great for special occasions such as parties, weddings and baby showers. Fill each holder with fruit for a festive and fun centerpiece for holiday and formal dining tables. Features: *Silver coated metal with durable non-chip finish *Collapsible design for space saving storage *Easy to assemble with included mini wrench *Sturdy center rods twist on fast *4 holding layers with 2 center rods *Adjustable holders angled for view of cupcake tops *Can be used for muffins, brownies, party favors, fruit and more *Holds 23 cupcakes Size: 12″tall x 13″diameter

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Playing “Bridal Gift Bingo” ensures that the guests will pay close attention to the gifts as they are opened! Before the bride opens any presents, have each guest create their own bingo card (to make it easier, print up blank cards before hand for them). They must fill in each square with a shower gift that the bride might open that day. For example, one box would be bath towels, another box might be pots and pans. As the bride opens her presents, the guests can mark off a box if they wrote down that particular item. The first person to get bingo wins!

For this “Think Fast” game, everyone sits in a circle. The bride begins the game by throwing a garter to someone. While attempting to catch it, she must name something found in the wedding ceremony (i.e. flowers, alter, camera). Once the garter is caught, it is quickly tossed to someone else who must name something. If she cannot answer quickly enough, that person is out of the game. Play until one person is left!

“The Mystery Spice Game” is always fun. Before the shower, take the labels off of 10 spice jars and number them. Pass the spices around and have the guests guess what they are by sight and smell – but no tasting! The guest with the most correct answers wins!

Have a “Bridal Shower Scavenger Hunt.” This activity actually takes place inside the guests’ purses! Make a list of items and assign a point system to each item. For example, 20 points for – dental floss, $100 bill, or nail polish remover; 10 points for tweezers, rubber band, or shopping list; 5 points for pen, comb, or photos. Set a timer for 4 minutes and have the guests see how many of the items they can find in their purse. The person with the most points wins!

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