Although it is quite flattering to be named the maid or matron of honour for a friend's upcoming wedding, it also carries a lot of responsibility. Among many other things, you'll need to come up with a unique, thoughtful Hens Weekend for the bride to be. If you've never planned such an event, it can be positively daunting at first. Since you're the matron or maid of honour, though, it's safe to say that you know what the bride to be likes and enjoys. Armed with that information, you could take your pick from a number of different great ideas. To get you started, we're highlighting a few of them below.

Plan A Slumber Party

One really memorable way to enjoy Hen's Weekend festivities is by throwing a slumber party for the bride. There are many different themes that you can consider including in such a get together. One increasingly popular option is to combine adult toy parties with a regular slumber party. When the guests first arrive, they enjoy the fun of checking out a variety of adult toys among their friends in a light-hearted, fun way. Later on, the party can segue into a girls-only slumber party, where the friends can reminisce about things from the past, watch sappy movies, enjoy snacks and gossip.

Have A Girls Night In

Instead of a slumber party, you could throw a girls night in for your friend's Hens Weekend. Heading out for a night on the town is well and good, but it's safe to say that it's also a bit passé and played out. Why not incorporate a lingerie party with some drinks and snacks among the invited guests? The bride to be and the other invitees can check out the hottest new styles in lingerie while letting loose and being silly in the comfort of one of their homes. You won't have to fret about drinking and driving, and everyone can relax a bit more for that reason. Ultimately, a girls night in can be a very memorable, thoughtful way to prepare the bride for her big day.

Get Active

If the bride to be is more of an adventurous type, you might want to plan some kind of outdoor event for her Hen's Weekend. Winery tours are also pleasant options, but more "extreme" things should be considered as well. For instance, extremely athletic types will positively love a rock climbing excursion, or even a long hike somewhere with a lot of great scenery. If you're in doubt, just think about the things that make your friend the happiest in life; from there, deciding what sort of Hen's Party or Hen's Weekend to throw her should naturally follow, and she'll have the night of her life.