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16 May 2008
Wedding celebrations shouldn't forget the fun of hen's and buck's nights, but be sure to plan for the next day. Many people choose to celebrate a few weeks before the wedding in order to avoid problems in the actual ceremony, but if you insist on having a hen's night just before your wedding then there are a few things you can do to keep things running smoothly.
Stay in control
While your bridesmaids may want to organise the hen's night for you, this is the first step towards an evening that will leave you hurting the next day. Setting up a planned evening may not have the fun of spontaneity, but you can at least be sure that you won't overdo it just before your wedding.
Try not to drink too much, as a hangover during your wedding is not going to be pleasant and may mean you will need more time for makeup. Drink plenty of water along with anything alcoholic so that you avoid getting dehydrated before a very stressful wedding day.
Keep it close
Whatever you end up planning, try and keep the party as closed as possible to people you haven't invited. Considering the amount of alcohol that flows at hen's nights, this is a way of protecting yourself and your guests. If you've chosen to go to a club for your hen's night, remember to follow the usual rules for staying safe, such as not drinking anything you haven't ordered yourself and abandoning drinks that you have left unattended.
Don't wear the real veil!
Sure, the bride-to-be wears her veil at the hen's night, but does it actually have to be the real veil? Anything could happen to your veil at a hen's night, but there's no need to risk it. Just choose another inexpensive veil and wear it to the hen's party instead of the wedding veil. This is simply a practical way to keep in the spirit of things while ensuring the best for your wedding day.
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