Cluck cluck.

No I haven't joined Felicity Kendal in the Good Life and bought some chickens, I wanted to write a quick post about my cousin Claire's Hen day last Saturday.

The day started off with us "bridesmaid's to be" setting up the church hall to become the a hub of all things Claire. We made a den (like the one out of the film 'The Holiday' that Jude Laws children have in their playroom) it was amazing. Claire's housemates at uni had also done this for her birthday and she absolutely loved it, so we thought we'd do it again! We laid out all the food and Pippa (Maid of Honour) and her husband set up some of the games and laid the table ready for the evening meal.

The den of dreams

Then all the other 'Henlettes' arrived...all in their pyjamas. Claire also loves wearing her pj's so we thought what better thing to do then spend all day in them! The Hen herself then arrived and her outfit for the day was given to her and we commenced with the activites.

To cut a long story short we literally just spent the day doing things that Claire LOVES. As mentioned there was already the pyjama attire and the creation of a magical den. But we also had a picnic lunch, a 2 hour Bollywood dance lesson, tea light decorating, games, home made curry for dinner, profiteroles, brownies and sparklers. It was perfect.

I don't get people that do Hen and Stag days/weekends where it just looks like the aim is to humiliate and embarass their supposed best friend. It was much more enjoyable to make Claire happy and celebrate her as a person before she moves onto the next stage of her life as a married woman.

I can only pray that if I get married one day my friend's will want to be as kind to me..are you reading this girls?!