hen night
Pre-wedding girls' party
A hen night is a party for a woman about to be married, celebrated with her female friends.
The British equivalent of a bachelorette party in American English.
We're planning Sarah's hen night for next weekend.
The groom's equivalent is a stag night.
Unmarried woman
- bridesmaidsFemale wedding attendants
- bride-to-beEngaged woman awaiting marriage
- bridal partyCeremony's supporting cast
- nightclubEvening entertainment venue
dancing · karaoke · limousine · cocktails · champagne · sashes · tiaras · feather boas
Of wedding ceremonies
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- marriageFormal union between partners
- traditionCustom passed through generations
bride · groom · ceremony · rehearsal dinner · wedding dress · veil · garter · registry
Bond among women
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- bridesmaidsFemale wedding attendants
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- reminiscingEnjoyably recalling the past
inside jokes · toasts · speeches · tears · hugs · support · girlfriends · squad
Pampering outing at resort
- manicureCosmetic fingertip grooming
- pedicureCosmetic toenail care
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
facial · glamour · relaxation · robes · champagne brunch · afternoon tea · wellness · indulgence
bachelorette
Unmarried woman
- bridesmaidsFemale wedding attendants
- bride-to-beEngaged woman awaiting marriage
- bridal partyCeremony's supporting cast
nightclub · dancing · karaoke · limousine · cocktails · champagne · sashes · tiaras · feather boas · L-plates
bridal
Of wedding ceremonies
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- marriageFormal union between partners
tradition · bride · groom · ceremony · rehearsal dinner · wedding dress · veil · garter · registry · planning
sisterhood
Bond among women
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- bridesmaidsFemale wedding attendants
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
reminiscing · inside jokes · toasts · speeches · tears · hugs · support · girlfriends · squad · reunion
spa day
Pampering outing at resort
- manicureCosmetic fingertip grooming
- pedicureCosmetic toenail care
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
massage · facial · glamour · relaxation · robes · champagne brunch · afternoon tea · wellness · indulgence · luxury
- wedding preparationsbridal shower, bachelorette party, bachelor party, rehearsal dinner, engagement party
- drinking partieskegger, booze-up, keg party, pub crawl, booze cruise
hen nightstag do
Groom's pre-wedding celebration
stag night · stag party · bachelor party · stag weekend · buck's night
hen nightwedding day
Day of marriage
wedding reception · honeymoon · engagement party · rehearsal dinner · anniversary celebration