9 Top Hens Party Ideas to Relax the Bride-to-be (2024)

Are you looking for hens party ideas in 2024 that promise tender loving care for your bride-to-be? These creative twists on traditional hens activities will have your bridal party completely and utterly relaxed in the lead-up to the big day! 

We all know wedding planning can be super stressful so there's nothing like taking the reigns on the hens party organising and finding an experience that will leave the bride and her hens party guests feeling super relaxed. From meditation to candle making, there's no shortage of low-key hens party ideas out there that can help us to be more mindful and celebrate this very special occasion feeling both calm and energised. Whether you are looking for fun things to do in Sydney or Perth workshops where you can indulge in some self-care, there are plenty of Autumn hens party activities out there perfect for relaxing the bride-to-be.

Practice mindfulness in a meditation class

What better way to relax with your bridal party than with a meditation class? A meditation class will ensure that everyone can focus on themselves and be more mindful. With classes offered all over Australia, you are sure to learn how to meditate properly and create an untroubled atmosphere with your group of leading ladies. 

Learn how to meditate using breathing techniques and movement in an online class or try something new like a spiritual art workshop in Perth. These classes are great outdoor hens party ideas to rejuvenate your group of besties and even gain the skills to practice mindfulness in your daily lives. 

Embrace self-care in a soy candle making class

Soy candles are not only great to have around the house but are also super fun to make and a great way to relieve stress. Customise your candle so that it smells just how you want it to and enjoy the benefits as you burn it at home. 

Not only will you be helping the planet by choosing soy wax and crafting the candles yourself, but you are also working with a material that burns for longer, meaning more relaxing nights with your personalised candle burning in the background. Soy candle making workshops are popular in Sydney and Melbourne but you and your hens can also make candles from home with our range of DIY candle kits. Perfect for those looking for hens party ideas at home.

If you're looking for hen's party ideas for non-drinkers, we've got ideas this way! 

Customise a relaxing scent in a fragrance class

It’s no secret that creating scents can help to reduce stress levels. If you are looking for something to help your girls feel more relaxed, fragrance classes make for a perfect hens night idea. 

Learn how to use natural ingredients and essential oils to create a scent that will help you unwind in an aromatherapy class or try out a fragrance workshop where you can learn more about the science of creating scents. With plenty of perfume and fragrance workshops in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, there is no reason to skip the opportunity to learn how to create a scent that will calm everybody down just in time for the wedding.

Work with flowers in a floristry class 

There are so many benefits to working with flowers and having them in your home. Whether you are interested in making a beautiful flower crown or trying out a flower arrangement class like Ikebana, flowers are proven to boost positivity and calm even the most stressed of brides! Start the hens party making outdoor flower crowns before heading off on your next adventure adorned in the cute flower crowns you made yourselves. What's a more relaxing hens party idea than one that is both relaxing and leaves the bride looking gorgeous?

Enjoy working with flowers in the sunshine with an outdoor Sydney workshop, or have fresh, seasonal flowers delivered to your door and make your floral creations in an online class together. You will be transported to a land of self-care in 2024 with these beautiful and fragrant experiences. 

Pamper your ladies with an organic skincare class 

As the pre-wedding jitters set in, our skin can be what suffers the most. To guarantee smooth and fresh skin for the big day, try out an organic skincare class and indulge in some pampering with your bridal party. Make everything from bath products, facial creams and body butters and treat your skin to some loving! 

Learn how to make your own skincare products in an online workshop, or enjoy a relaxing pamper session with your friends in a Melbourne workshop. You will be able to create your own organic skincare range using the same ingredients you would find at home and choose a class that can be tailored to your bride-to-be on her hens day. 

Learn to paint with watercolours 

Watercolour painting is a great way to relax and enjoy some time together with your besties. Whether you would prefer trying out an online class or in an in-person workshop, you will learn how to paint beautiful images using only watercolours and water. There are so many variations in the way that you can paint, whether you are looking for an abstract piece or more of an impressionist creation, there is something for everyone!  

Enjoy a glass of wine (or two) as you create a watercolour artwork in a Melbourne paint and sip class for your Autumn hens party activity. Or create a masterpiece from home with our beginner watercolour online classes. Experience the flowing sensation of painting with watercolour and learn how to paint something truly beautiful.  

Pamper the group with a massage 

Massage workshops are an excellent way to relax with your bridal party, as you learn how to give a professional massage. Learn how to give your bride-to-be or any other member of the bridal party a relaxing massage by booking into an online class or learning in an in-person workshop.

This is a special treat for all the girls and will give everyone some valuable skills that they can implement at home. Try out a Sydney massage workshop or follow an online tutorial with your bridal party from home. With this Autumn hens party idea, there is no reason why anyone should have tight muscles on the big day!

Indulge in a makeup class

If you're looking for at home hens party ideas, a private makeup class is just the thing! Let the makeup expert come to you and give you and the girls a rundown on the best makeup looks for their complexion and how to achieve the perfect full face makeup look before you and the group get to work applying your newly learned makeup tips and tricks. Play some music, procure some drinks and nibbles and enjoy bonding with the girls while you mindfully apply makeup. Better yet, a makeup class can act as the relaxing hens activity before the festivities ramp up for a wild hens night. The best part is you'll all look great with your made up faces.

Manifest love with a vision board workshop

Get the bride-to-be thinking about the marriage after the wedding to remind herself what's really important with a vision board workshop. Whether she needs a bit more inspiration for the wedding day or wants to manifest the marriage of her dreams, a vision board workshop is a powerful way to mindfully set some intentions. If you have yourself a Pinterest loving bride then this is a hens party idea that she's sure to find both interesting and relaxing. 

With so many hens party ideas out there, choosing just one can be the most difficult part! However, no matter what you choose, our online classes and experiences are designed to help you and your hens party guests relax and get ready for the big day, and create an experience that you will never forget. 

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