Hen Party Invitation Wording: 40+ Examples

A hen party invitation has more logistics than any other — cost, travel, accommodation and a guest list spanning the bride’s mother and her university friends. Here are 40+ wording examples.

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Classic hen party wording

1. Emma is getting married! Join us for her hen weekend, 12th to 14th July, Bath.
2. You are invited to Emma’s hen do! Saturday 12th, from 2pm.
3. Please join us to celebrate Emma before the big day. Saturday 12th July.
4. Emma’s hen party! Saturday 12th, 2pm onwards. Details enclosed.
5. Come and give Emma a proper send-off. Saturday 12th, from 2pm.
6. You are invited to a hen weekend in Bath, 12th to 14th July.
7. Join us to celebrate Emma. Saturday 12th, afternoon into evening.
8. Emma’s hen do — Saturday 12th July. RSVP by the 20th.
9. Please join us for Emma’s last weekend of freedom. 12th to 14th July.
10. Hen party for Emma! Saturday 12th. Full itinerary to follow.

Relaxed and low-key wording

1. Emma wants something low-key. Afternoon tea and drinks, Saturday 12th.
2. No sashes, no games, no inflatables. Just a very good dinner. Saturday 12th.
3. Emma’s hen do, relaxed version. Spa afternoon then dinner, Saturday 12th.
4. A civilised hen do. Lunch, a walk and a decent bottle. Saturday 12th.
5. Emma has requested minimal fuss. Drinks at ours, Saturday from 7pm.
6. Low-key hen party for Emma. Saturday 12th, 2pm. Come as you are.
7. Cocktails and dinner for Emma. Saturday 12th, 6pm.
8. Emma’s hen — one evening, no weekend, no fancy dress. Saturday 12th.

For a hen weekend away

1. Emma’s hen weekend! 12th to 14th July, Bath. Accommodation booked, details below.
2. Two nights in Bath for Emma’s hen. Arrive Friday evening, home Sunday.
3. Hen weekend away! 12th to 14th July. Approximate cost per person enclosed.
4. Join us in Bath for Emma’s hen weekend. Trains from Paddington, we can coordinate.
5. Emma’s hen weekend, 12th to 14th July. Room sharing — let me know who with.
6. A weekend for Emma! Full itinerary, costs and travel details enclosed.

Wording for cost and logistics

1. Approximate cost is £120 per person, covering accommodation and Saturday dinner.
2. Costs are split evenly. Please let me know if that is difficult — we can work something out.
3. Come for the whole weekend or just the Saturday. Both are completely fine.
4. Payment by the 20th please, so I can confirm the booking.
5. Rooms are twin-share. Tell me who you would like to share with.
6. Trains from Paddington take ninety minutes. Happy to coordinate tickets.
7. Saturday only is £45. The full weekend is £120.
8. Dietary requirements to me by the 20th, please.
9. No obligation to do everything — drop in and out of the itinerary as you like.
10. Emma does not want gifts. Your company is the whole thing.

Short lines

1. Emma is getting married — come and celebrate!
2. Hen do, Saturday 12th. Details inside.
3. Save the weekend for Emma.
4. Join us for Emma’s hen.
5. One weekend, one bride, no sashes.
6. Emma’s hen party — you are invited.
7. Come and celebrate our bride.
8. 12th July. Be there.

How to word it well

1. State the cost early and clearly. It is the single biggest source of hen-do resentment, and vagueness makes it worse.
2. Offer a part-attendance option. Not everyone can do a whole weekend, and saying so removes the awkward conversation.
3. Say what the tone is. “No sashes” or “fancy dress” both save guests real anxiety.
4. Give a private way to opt out. Some guests genuinely cannot afford it and will not say so in a group chat.
5. Check the bride actually wants this. The invitation should reflect her preference, not the organiser’s.

Send it — and pair it with a gift

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FAQ

What do you write on a hen party invitation?

The date, location, what the plan is, the cost per person, and an RSVP deadline. Cost is the detail guests most want and most often do not get.

How far in advance should it go out?

Three months for a weekend away, six weeks for a single day or evening. People need time to book leave and save.

How do you handle guests who cannot afford it?

Offer a part-attendance option and a private way to say so. Nobody will raise it in a group message.

Should the bride see the invitation first?

Yes. It is her hen, and a tone she has not agreed to is the commonest way these go wrong.

What is a good short line?

“Emma is getting married — come and celebrate!”

Do hen party guests have to be wedding guests?

Conventionally yes. Inviting someone to the hen but not the wedding causes real awkwardness.