www.BlaBlaCar.co.uk has found that many friends have had to say 'no' to a hen do because it's more than they can afford. Even worse, many people have had to send their apologies because they can't afford to get to the actual wedding.
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Here are some tips to not disappoint your friend or your bank balance.
Split costs on a shared villa
If the bride wants her hen do abroad- sharing accommodation and going self-catering will vastly cut the cost.
In example is Fort Clonque, just off France, sleeps 13 and costs just £709 for 4 nights. Per person, that's just over £13 per night - not to be sniffed at for your own private island.
Save on your travel
Rather than buying rail tickets which cost a small fortune, share a car- if one of you drives then you can all chip in for petrol which is a fraction of the cost of going on the train. Ridesharing services like BlaBlaCar also exist if you can't share with friends.
Rent that dress
It can cost a bundle if you get a new dress for every special occasion so instead of cutting back on food to give you enough money to do so- rent it instead from www.GirlMeetsDress.com. There's everything on there from Alexander McQueen to Dolce and Gabbana - and you get it for a week!
Make your gift
A gift should not be ranked by its cost, but more so the thought that was put into it.
Pinterest offer some really good and affordable gift ideas- you will be shocked by what you can create for a small outlay.
Bring a bottle
It can be a challenge for the maid of honour to arrange a hen do on very little.
Self-catering can encourage you all to cook together, so all you have to have are the ingredients and the willing. But what about drinks? Check out Aldi, Lidl and Sainsbury's as these are generally the cheapest for bubbly- coming in at just a tenner.
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