A hen party, hen do, or hen night, is a party held for a woman who is about to get married to her beloved. The term hen party or hen night is more common in the UK, Ireland, and Australia. In the states a hen night is called a bachelorette party. The phrase stagette is also now used following on from the phrase ladette, stagette is also used in Canada. It may also be referred to as a girls night out if the bride has already had her wedding day.
More and more common place on the hen party scene is the poultry party. When both male and female friends attend the event. Often this is a hen party held with all of the brides work friends. Often on a Friday afternoon after work and could include such things as champagne afternoon tea.
