[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":182},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-mohippa-en":3},{"article":4,"related":166},{"metaTitle":5,"metaDescription":6,"h1":7,"updated":8,"byLine":9,"intro":10,"sections":11,"faqHeading":147,"faq":148,"lyselaHeading":161,"lyselaParagraph":162,"tryCta":163,"pricingCta":164,"relatedHeading":165},"Hen party ideas in Sweden: activities and games","Hen party ideas in Sweden: when to hold it, activities by budget and energy, a schedule for the day, games and bingo to borrow, and how to share costs.","Hen party ideas in Sweden: activities, schedule and games","Updated {date}","Written by","In Sweden the hen party, called a möhippa, usually takes place a few weeks to a few months before the wedding, rarely the week before, so that everyone is rested on the day. Ask the couple about the date, guest list and what the guest of honour would most like, then choose an activity by budget and energy. Here are activities in a table, a schedule for the day, games and a bingo to borrow, three ways to share the cost and what is best avoided.",[12,31,61,88,106,125],{"heading":13,"items":14,"examples":27},"When is a Swedish hen party, and how do you plan it?",[15,18,21,24],{"title":16,"body":17},"Ask about the date first","Check with the couple which weekends suit them and when the wedding is. Hold the party so that the guest of honour has time to rest afterwards.",{"title":19,"body":20},"Secret or not","Some people want a surprise, others want to know what is coming. Ask the partner or a close relative what suits them, and keep at least the time and dress code open so nobody turns up wrong.",{"title":22,"body":23},"Ask the partner for the guest list","The partner knows who is close. Ask for a list with names and numbers, and whether anyone should join or be left out.",{"title":25,"body":26},"Start a group chat","Gather everyone in one place, post the date, place and approximate cost and set a deadline to reply.",[28],{"label":29,"text":30},"Invitation in the group chat","Hi, we are planning a hen party for [name]. It is on [date] in [town], starting at [time] and lasting about [number] hours. We begin with [activity] and have dinner together. Reply by [date] if you can come, and we will book. Tell us about any allergies or anything you would rather avoid.",{"heading":32,"paragraphs":33,"table":35},"Hen party activities by budget and energy",[34],"A party at home works as well as a pricier day. Someone lends their living room, everyone brings a dish, and you spend the time on games and memories instead of bookings.",{"headers":36,"rows":41},[37,38,39,40],"Activity","Budget","Energy","Suits if",[42,47,51,55,58],[43,44,45,46],"Brunch","Low to medium","Low","You are a big group and want time to talk.",[48,49,49,50],"Try-out class, such as ceramics, painting or cooking","Medium","The guest of honour wants to do something together.",[52,53,45,54],"Spa or bath","Medium to high","They need to wind down before the wedding.",[56,45,45,57],"Picnic or a party at home","You want to keep costs down and skip the booking.",[59,53,44,60],"Restaurant dinner","You want an evening everyone can make.",{"heading":62,"paragraphs":63,"table":65},"A schedule for the hen party",[64],"The schedule assumes a day with brunch and dinner. Remove whatever you do not want, and leave gaps between the points.",{"headers":66,"rows":69},[67,68],"Time","What happens",[70,73,76,79,82,85],[71,72],"11.00","Meet up and brunch.",[74,75],"13.00","Try-out class or spa.",[77,78],"15.30","Rest, change and have a coffee.",[80,81],"17.00","Games and bingo at an easy pace.",[83,84],"18.30","Dinner with a few words from friends.",[86,87],"21.00","Dessert, then home or on if everyone wants to.",{"heading":89,"paragraphs":90,"items":92,"examples":102},"Hen party games and bingo to borrow",[91],"Choose games where everyone can take part and nobody has to feel embarrassed. More ideas to borrow are in the guide to [wedding games](lekar), and many of them work just as well at a hen party.",[93,96,99],{"title":94,"body":95},"How well do you know them","Ask ten questions about the guest of honour, such as their first job or favourite song, and let the guests guess. The guest of honour marks the answers.",{"title":97,"body":98},"Round of memories","Everyone tells one short memory. Set a limit of two minutes so that everyone gets a turn.",{"title":100,"body":101},"Wish cards","Everyone writes a wish or a piece of advice on a card. The cards go in an envelope that the guest of honour opens after the wedding.",[103],{"label":104,"text":105},"Hen party bingo to print","Someone cries with laughter\nSomeone tells the story of how they met\nSomeone has forgotten their name tag\nThree people toast at once\nSomeone says \"when I was married\"\nA memory from school\nSomeone takes a selfie with everyone\nA toast to the guest of honour\nSomeone swaps seats without being asked",{"heading":107,"items":108,"examples":121},"Hen party budget: how to share the cost",[109,112,115,118],{"title":110,"body":111},"Everyone splits equally","Add up what is shared and divide it between everyone who comes. The guest of honour is treated.",{"title":113,"body":114},"Optional extras","Keep the base cheap, such as brunch and a walk, and make pricier parts like the spa optional.",{"title":116,"body":117},"The guest of honour contributes","Ask them beforehand whether that is fine. Some want to pay their own share, and it helps to know.",{"title":119,"body":120},"A ceiling before booking","Ask the group for an approximate level before you book. It is easier to say no to an expensive day beforehand than afterwards.",[122],{"label":123,"text":124},"Message about the cost","Hi, the approximate cost is [amount] per person and covers [what is included]. The spa is an optional extra. Message me privately if it gets to be too much, and we will sort it out together.",{"heading":126,"paragraphs":127,"items":129,"image":142},"What should you avoid at a hen party?",[128],"After the hen party comes the wedding. How bridesmaids and best men are presented on the page is in the guide to the [bridal party](brudfolje), and the [example sites](examples) show a wedding party in practice. If you are planning a matching day for the groom, see the [stag party](svensexa) guide.",[130,133,136,139],{"title":131,"body":132},"Humiliating dares","Avoid dares where someone has to make a fool of themselves in front of strangers. What is fun for friends can feel awkward for the guest of honour.",{"title":134,"body":135},"Pressure to drink","Have non-alcoholic options and never ask why someone is not drinking. Everyone should be able to have a good time.",{"title":137,"body":138},"Surprises without warning","Ask the partner about phobias, allergies or anything the guest of honour never wants to do.",{"title":140,"body":141},"Inviting too many people","Keep the group to those who are close, and ask the partner whether anyone should be included.",{"src":143,"alt":144,"width":145,"height":146},"\u002Fguide-bilder\u002Fmohippa.en.webp","The bridal party on Tove + Kasper's wedding website: Sara Lindh and Adrian Stein with photo, role and a line each.",520,1067,"Frequently asked questions",[149,152,155,158],{"question":150,"answer":151},"When is the hen party?","Usually a few weeks to a few months before the wedding, and rarely the week before. Ask the couple about the date, so that the guest of honour can rest and nothing clashes.",{"question":153,"answer":154},"Who plans the hen party?","Usually the bridesmaids or a close friend. One person coordinates, and the others help with booking, food and games.",{"question":156,"answer":157},"Should the hen party be a secret?","It depends on the guest of honour. Ask the partner or a close relative what suits them, and share at least the time and dress code in advance.",{"question":159,"answer":160},"What does a hen party cost?","It depends on what you choose. A picnic or a day at home costs very little, a day with a spa and dinner costs more. Keep the base cheap and make the pricier parts optional.","The wedding party on your wedding website","With Lysela, the wedding party is on the wedding website in every tier. The couple adds a name, a role in their own words, a short line and a photo for each person, up to sixteen, and guests see them in the Wedding party section. There is no contact list and nothing for planning a hen party, so that part stays in your own group chat. 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