Hens Party Ideas: Giant Inflatable Cocks and a Bride Who's Laughing

A cock-shaped balloon can be a magnificent decorating decision. Penis straws are simply correct. A six-foot inflatable pecker on the dance floor can bring a whole room together. Making the bride explain her sex life to her aunties, on the other hand, is how you end up not getting invited to the christening.

A great hens party gets its cheek from the things the bride actually enjoys: rude props, ridiculous games and friends who know her very well. Here's how to run one she'll be laughing about for years, for the right reasons.

Ask how rude she wants it

Some brides will happily turn up in a sash carrying a novelty penis, like they were born for it. Others would rather have a nice lunch and a few filthy jokes. Ask about the big things before you book any surprises: public dares, a performer, intimate quizzes. Then think about who's coming. Your bride's future mother-in-law might love it or she might not.

Let the decorations be the filthy ones

Props can do most of the joking for you. Captain Pecker is a 6-foot inflatable who makes an excellent centrepiece and a poor dance partner. The Pecker Cake Pan means you can serve a cake nobody will forget, and a Silicone Penis Ice Tray makes even a soft drink look less innocent. Don't forget the Super Fun Penis Party Straws.

Pick a few things that suit where you'll be. Decorations are at home in a private room. Keep the rude surprises aimed at people who signed up for it, as restaurant staff and other diners didn't.

Give everyone something funny to do

A silly physical game gives everyone something to laugh at, without digging up anyone's secrets. Pin the pecker. Ring toss on a very large target. Make the most anatomically ambitious shape out of a banana. For a homemade one, have everyone invent the worst dating-app opening line, or write the filthiest possible advice for the bride. You'll find more party games in our adult games range.

Let anyone skip a turn without a penalty. A party gets much less fun when someone's being forced to drink or show something.

Give her a very good gift

Nothing says "we love you" like a group gift that vibrates. Our first vibrator guide can help you pick one. Just maybe don't make her unwrap it in front of her nan.

Keep the good photos off the internet

Ask before sharing pictures. Someone can enjoy being photographed next to an inflatable cock and not want it on her work's Facebook. That includes the group chat. Our piece on sharing a funny story without exposing someone is useful if the games drift into true confessions.

Sort the budget, the food and the way home

Tell everyone the cost and main timings before they commit. Add food, water and a safe way home. Leave some breathing room, too, as you don't need a new game every twelve minutes. Celebrate the actual person getting married. If she's laughing with her friends and has a straw in her mouth, you've done it.