The 3 Funniest Hen Party Themes for Brides Who Don’t Take Themselves Too Seriously
Not every hen party is about matching satin pyjamas, flower crowns and pink cocktails. Some hens want belly laughs, iconic photos, and the kind of memories that still get brought up years later.
If you’re planning a hen do and your bride loves a laugh, chaos, and doing something a bit different, these are my top three funniest hen party themes — plus the perfect hen party dance class to pair with each one.
This list mixes unexpected ideas, on-trend classics, and themes I’ve seen absolutely go off in real life.
1. The Stag-Themed Hen Do
This one is hands down one of the funniest hen themes I’ve ever taught — and it’s surprisingly rare, which makes it even better.
Everyone comes dressed as boys for the day. Think:
✔ caps
✔ shirts and shorts
✔ drawn-on facial and leg hair
✔ fake tattoo sleeves
✔ socks strategically placed down trousers
One stag-themed hen I taught recently fully committed — and I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever laughed as much as I did during that class. They didn’t just wear the outfits… they literally became the lads.
We paired it with a 90s boyband / Magic Mike-inspired dance class, complete with hip thrusts, crutch grabs, dramatic pointing and over-confident walks. They even asked for a Magic Mike-esque moment at the end, so naturally we finished with Pink Pony and it was chaos in the best way.
To top it off, they chose to do the class in a public park (not standard — usually classes are in a dance studio, private bar or Airbnb). So watching a group of faux-lads going full out performing boyband choreography in broad daylight in a public park added a whole new layer of hilarity. Here’s a sneak peat of just how outrageous it was: Stag Themed Hen Do Dance Class in PARK!?
The best part? They kept saying how empowered they felt embodying men for the afternoon, I quote, “I feel like I could go a rob a bank right now” 😂 Turns out socks in trousers can really send you on a power trip.
Perfect Dance Class Pairing:
🎤 90s Boyband / Magic Mike
For: hens who don’t take themselves seriously, love a character moment and absolute chaos
2. RIP to the Bride
This theme is everywhere at the moment — and for good reason. It’s an on trend theme that always delivers.
Think:
✔ all black outfits
✔ veils
✔ dark sunglasses
✔ dramatic mourning
✔ a funeral procession
✔ fake tears and over-the-top grief
The bride’s single life is officially being laid to rest… but obviously in the campest, most dramatic way possible.
This theme works so well visually and feels instantly recognisable as a hen do — especially when everyone commits to the drama and leans into the “funeral procession” energy.
For the dance class, Britney Spears is the perfect pairing.
Britney’s choreography gives DRAMA, sass, sultry — and pairs oh so well with the black outfits, sassy hair flicks, strong poses and iconic walks. It keeps the theme sexy and empowering without taking itself too seriously, and it photographs iconically.
Perfect Dance Class Pairing:
🖤 Britney Spears Dance Class
For: hens who want drama, attitude, iconic photos and a very on-trend theme
3. Granny-Themed Hen Do
This theme is timeless, camp, and always hilarious.
Think:
✔ grey permed wigs
✔ pearls
✔ cardigans
✔ slippers
✔ zimmer-frames and walking sticks
✔ saggy tits (sorry Nan)
Watching a group of women transform into OAP’s is funny enough — but adding a dance class takes it to another level.
Dance Class Pairing Options:
If you want to go classic, a Charleston or Showgirl routine fits that vintage feel and old-school theatrical vibe.
HOWEVER…
if you really want to go full comedy, nothing beats a group of pensioners busting a move (or a hip) to Beyoncé.
There is genuinely nothing funnier than faux-grannies serving full diva — hair whips, power walks, slut drops and all. The contrast between “sweet old Nanna” and full on Beyoncé “Crazy in Love” booty shakes, is what makes this theme unforgettable.
Perfect Dance Class Pairing:
🎩 Charleston / Showgirl (classic)
🔥 OR Beyoncé (for full comedy contrast)
For: hens who love camp humour, full on silliness and absolute joy-filled chaos
Why funny hen party themes work so well
These themes work because they remove all pressure to be perfect, sexy or Instagram-polished. Instead, they create:
✨ belly laughter
✨ connection
✨ absolute JOY
✨ hilarious memories
✨ photos you’ll cry laughing at later
And that’s why hen party dance classes pair so perfectly with them — they give everyone permission to let go, fully commit to character, and have the MOST amount of fun humanly possible together.
Planning a hen do in essex or London?
I run themed hen party dance classes in Essex, London and surrounding areas, hosted in:
🏠 Airbnbs & houses
🏢 dance studios
🎪 venues
🌳 parks (if you’re brave enough!)
Costumes are always optional — but highly encouraged.
Get in touch now and let’s make some chaotic magic that will be engrained in your brain forever!