Posted on 9th February 2021
She has been by your side through every shining moment in your life, whether it’s celebrating your birthday or graduating university – not forgetting she’s seen you at your worst. Picking you up underage and holding back your hair when you claimed it was a dodgy stomach… when really let’s face it, it was that mixture of WKD, cider and vodka. Were sure it wouldn’t exactly come as a shock her seeing your drunken antics with the girls.
But if the thought of your mum talking about sex and sucking a drink through a willy straw makes you feel uneasy, you need to consider whether it’s wise to invite her at all. The same applies for your mother-in-law too, do you really want to embarrass yourself before you even have a ring on that finger!
Two hen parties?
If your mum regularly hits the town with you and the girls then banish all your worries and full steam ahead. But if not maybe it’s wise to consider two hen parties or a tamer affair if the financial strain is too much for your bridesmaids. Be sure to stay true to what you want, it’s your party after all.
Here are a few subtle options that you may want to consider for party number two.
- Consider a little kitchen/honeymoon party at home. Here you can have nibbles, tipples and gossip with your nearest and dearest. Each guest must bring a gift/token for the hen lingerie, homeware whatever they desire.
- Afternoon tea, fill your stomach whilst having a natter, plus here your mum can bring her friends too.
- A mini break, maybe consider a weekend away for some pre-wedding sun or just a shopping spree, after all its what us girls do best!
- A spa day, relax and unwind whilst being pampered, what’s not to love?
- Cocktails and dinner, a timeless classic.
- Lastly, why not try something new together? Whether it’s something adrenaline fuelled or chilled and creative.