Birthday
HydrangeasA hen party is the bride's last celebration with her friends before the wedding. It is an evening of laughter, memories, warm toasts and hugs, and a chance to tell the bride-to-be the most heartfelt words. In Ukrainian tradition, girlfriends gathered on the eve of the wedding to weave a wreath and sing songs; today it might be a party, a spa day or a trip. Below you will find short hen party wishes, toasts from friends and sisters, funny messages, poems and gift ideas for the bride.
More wedding wishes: engagement congratulations, wedding wishes, church wedding wishes.
Short hen party wishes
- Happy hen party! May tomorrow begin the best love story ever.
- Here's to you, my friend! May your marriage be happy and our friendship last forever.
- Happy hen night! May your dress fit perfectly and your groom never take his eyes off you.
- May every day of married life be as much fun as tonight!
Toasts from friends
- Girls, let's raise our glasses to our bride! You've always been the kindest of us; may life be just as kind to you.
- Remember dreaming about weddings back at school? Now your dream is coming true. Be happy, darling!
- To you and to love! May your home be full of laughter and your heart at peace.
Wishes from a sister
- Sis, I'm so proud of you! Tomorrow you'll be a wife, but you'll always be my dearest person.
- Sister, may your family be as close as ours. I love you endlessly!
- Here's to you, sis! May your husband look after you the way I always have.
Funny wishes
- Your last night of freedom! A toast: may your husband always agree that you're right.
- Happy hen party! May there always be room in the wardrobe for your dresses, and at least one shelf for his shirts.
Wise words from married friends
- My advice: never go to bed angry, and say thank you to each other every day. Happiness lies in the little things.
- May your family have room for passion, friendship and shared dreams. That's the best recipe.
Hen party poems
Tonight is ours, so laugh and sing,
Let's dance until the night is through!
Tomorrow brings your wedding ring,
And happiness we wish for you!
Dear friend, be happy all your life,
May every day be bright and kind,
May your husband love his wife
And keep you always on his mind!
Gift ideas for the bride
Personal gifts suit a hen party: pretty pyjamas or a monogrammed robe, a spa voucher, an album of shared photos or a keepsake piece of jewellery. Flowers make the evening even more festive: delicate eustoma or a light designer bouquet look great in photos. Present the bouquet at the start of the evening so it can decorate the table.
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See flowers for a friend and bridal bouquets.
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FAQ
When is a hen party held?
Usually a few days or a week before the wedding.
What should I wish the bride?
Love, understanding, a cosy home and lifelong friendship.
Which flowers suit a hen party?
Light, delicate bouquets: eustoma or cream or pink roses.
For the wedding day itself, see wedding toasts.
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Author: Maria Svitlovir
Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
