Before the big day finally arrives, there’s one more highlight for the bride and groom: the hen party / the stag party. Friends or siblings get involved – planning, collecting ideas, booking events and more – all to make this special day memorable, personal, and absolutely perfect.
Traditionally, the groom’s “last night of freedom" was celebrated the night before the wedding – with food, drinks, and loads of fun for the men. This custom goes all the way back to ancient Greece and became particularly popular in 18th and 19th century England as part of wedding prep. Today, stag and hen parties are celebrated by everyone – with different kinds of activities, trips, parties and games depending on the group. And they don’t happen the day before the wedding anymore – often taking place weeks in advance. It’s all about friendship, fun, and enjoying time together. It’s an event that deserves to be planned perfectly!
It’s usually the best man or maid of honour who plan the stag and hen parties. The bride or groom are the stars of the day – but everyone should have fun too! Important questions to sort out in advance for a successful stag and hen do are listed below:
1. Who should be attending?
2. What date works best?
3. What would the bride or groom enjoy?
4. Are games part of the plan?
5. Party mode or chill time before the big day?
6. What kind of events are suitable for the size of the group?
7. What’s the budget?
Time to plan – and get some solid ideas on the table. Depending on the couple’s interests, the options are endless: from action-packed adventures like climbing, paintball or boat trips, through to food experiences, creative workshops, and DIY projects up to a wellness day or nature getaways. Some stag and hen parties even take a short trip. And often the evening ends with drinks at a bar, karaoke fun or a cosy pyjama party.
The group’s ready to go – now it’s time for matching team shirts! Team bride or team groom? Either way – unique and original!
Create your own custom stag and hen shirts at www.strauss.com – quick, easy, and super flexible. In the CI CONFIGURATOR MYDESIGN you’ll find a huge range of designs. You can add your own custom text to every one. With Easytransfer print, even large-scale designs are possible and impressively colourful. There are almost no limits when it comes to colour combos and image-text designs. T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, hoodies, jackets or accessories like caps can be printed however you want – no minimum order quantity.
Maybe a sweet quote for the bride? Or the groom’s shirt should stand out? Each crew member gets their own design – and maybe even their name on it? With the CI MYDESIGN CONFIGURATOR, each stag or hen do shirt can be personalised individually – because you can design and order them starting from just one piece.
With more than 30 colours, loads of sizes and fits for men and women, there’s something for everyone in the Strauss shop. Everyone in the bride’s or groom’s crew is sure to find their perfect feel-good stag or hen outfit here. Of course, you can also go for a matching design for the whole team. With an easy mix of design and text, there are endless ways to create awesome stag or hen T-shirts.
1. Pick the clothing items you want to personalise for your crew. You can choose from over 250 men’s products and more than 100 women’s products – including T-shirts, polos, sweats, hoodies, jackets and trousers.
2. Click on “Create your own”, choose Easytransfer print or embroidery, and select the placement area for your design.
3. Combine your text with a matching motif from our extensive database.
4. Check your design for any errors, let us know which size you need and where the gift should be delivered.
5. Surprise the bride, groom or whole group with your unique designs.
For unforgettable memories: Photos in stag and hen T-shirts
With fun or personal quotes on your custom shirts, the celebration is truly on! Whether stylish, cheeky or totally wild – a stag or hen do is a day for friendship and a statement! Custom-made stag and hen shirts, whether sweet, uniform, party-ready or full of inside jokes, are definitely a must-have, a cool keepsake for everyone, and perfect for awesome group photos.
There are loads of ways to make a statement with your stag and hen T-shirts. "I’M GETTING MARRIED! …everyone else is just here to party." "I said yes!" for the bride, "We say cheers!” for the girls are classics that never go out of style. Want something a bit different? Match the design to the couple or the crew!
In the MYDESIGN motif library, you’ll find designs for all kinds of hobbies and occasions – from beer mugs, cocktails, jugs and wine glasses, to themes for bowling, boxing or darts. Gamers, football fans and climbers – everyone’s covered. And if you want something more romantic, hearts can of course be designed and printed too.
Have fun designing, gifting, and most of all – partying!
Already got a cool design or logo ready to go on your clothing? No problem! With Easytransfer print, you can upload your own files and combine them with text or other motifs from our database. - quick, easy, and available from just one piece.
