As another year draws to a close, what have the main fashions in hen parties have been? If you are looking for hen do ideas yourself, here a few things that have been big news:

• Glamour and Glitz There is a growing trend for style and glamour. Think of outings like a day at the races, where you can glam up to the nines.
 

• Cocktails In recent years, taking the girls for a cocktail masterclass has become a popular idea. Watch a (hopefully devilishly handsome!) bartender mix your favorite concoctions, before having a go yourself, and then, of course, drinking up! What a way to kick off your stylish celebration.
 
• Make a weekend of it With so many great hen ideas around, it can be hard to fit everything in during one evening. So make a weekend of it, especially if people are travelling long distances. And, if you are the bride-to-be, you get more time to spend with each of your girlfriends. If people are busy, they can just join you for some of the weekend.

• Stay home Not at home, home – but in the UK. With finances tight, trips to European cities could be out of many of your guests’ price range.

• Be adventurous Try something like kayaking, go-karting, mountain biking or rock climbing. Why should boys have all the fun when it comes to these sorts of activities? Dress up for the evening afterwards, and your less adventurous mates can just come to the after-party!