3 Flower-filled Hen Party Ideas in Manchester

Whether you’re looking for hen do ideas in Manchester that will make your creativity bloom or you and your besties need a little downtime before the big day, our 2024 range of floristry classes are the perfect escape from wedding stresses! From soothing silk flower crown sessions to houseplant workshops, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a group of green-fingered gardeners or blossoming beginners – you’re guaranteed to have a great time with these nature-filled Manchester hen do ideas!

1. Explore flower arranging with a floristry workshop

If you’re looking for creative hen do ideas, Manchester is the place to be! This vibrant city is packed with unique workshops, and what’s a more appropriate hen party theme than flowers? We can’t think of a better send-off for the bride-to-be than an afternoon filled with sunshine, her besties and bunches of beautiful blooms – what could be better than that?

Led by a professional florist, you and your gang will learn how to create a gorgeous floral arrangement in a vintage-style birdcage that you’ll get to take home – the perfect memento of a super special day. Plus, after learning plenty of flower arranging techniques, you’ll have all the skills you need under your belt to make plenty more for the big day!

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2. Flower crown classes make great hen do ideas, Manchester!

Flower crowns are the ultimate wedding accessory, so if you’d like to create a gorgeous bohemian headband for the big day, why not learn how to make your own? Hen do ideas in Manchester centred around dinner and drinks are fun, but to make things extra special swap cocktails for carnations and learn a few new skills – it’s the ultimate send off for the bride-to-be!

At this fun floristry workshop, you and your flower-loving ladies will work with silk flowers to create the ultimate long-lasting flower crown. You’ll learn how to select the right colours, sizes and types of flowers and foliage to create your design, and how to fasten them all together securely so they become your crowning glory. Blooming lovely!

3. Escape wedding stresses with a calming houseplant hen party activity

If you’re looking for soothing hen do ideas in Manchester, they don’t get much more relaxing than this tropical houseplant workshop in the city! Whether you’re a bunch of proud plant parents or you’d just like to unwind for a while, this is the perfect non traditional hen party idea to help everyone switch off from guest lists, gowns and groomsmen’s suits.

Led by a plant care professional, the bride-to-be and her besties will learn all about tropical plants and will be guided through arranging five different varieties in a gorgeous ceramic bowl. You’ll learn how to create your design with varying heights and textures and how to plant them successfully, and you’ll also get tips on caring for your houseplant arrangement so it thrives at home. Looking for unique hen party activities in Manchester? Get planting!