For a bride-to-be, the hen do is a chance to let her hair down amid the chaos of wedding planning. It’s a chance to step away from the responsibility of planning and just enjoy herself.
For the bridesmaids, the hen do is pretty much the opposite.
We wouldn’t exactly call it a headache, but throw in a lot of opinions, different budgets, varying personalities… well, you get the picture.
Luckily, there are some businesses out there that are designed to make it all that little bit easier.
Butler Bookings is one of them.
Not only do our buff butlers add a playful level of spice to your hen do plans, but they can take on a range of different roles as part of your event.
To provide some inspiration, and to level up your hen do chat, here are 7 fun ways to use a buff butler at an upcoming summer hen do…
- Welcome Drinks
There is nothing that says “hen do” quite like being greeted by a buff butler, holding a tray of drinks on arrival.
Whether you’re planning a single-day hen do or a full weekend of activities, having a buff butler (or two) to hand out welcome drinks is the perfect way to set the mood. Not to mention, it’s a great icebreaker.
- Cocktail Making
You won’t be surprised to learn that buff butlers are extremely handy with a cocktail shaker (no pun intended…) – and look pretty good shaking up a margarita or pouring a bellini
TOP TIP: Head online for some bespoke cocktail toppers, to turn an already impressive drink into a picture-perfect hen do treat.
- Photo Opportunities
If it’s not on the ‘gram, it didn’t happen.
Our buff butlers are more than happy to pose for photos with the bride and her hens and get actively involved in group shots and photo booth sessions.
They will even take a backseat role and man the camera, for those girls-only images.
- Butler Service
Taking us right back to our roots: why not consider a buff butler for the very service we were invented to do.
Having a butler on hand is a treat in itself. Add to that the charm of a buff butler, the ripped physique, and the undeniably playful (and somewhat minimal) dress code, and you’ve got yourself a hen party to remember!
- Hen Do Host
From classic games like Mr & Mrs, to welcoming the bride and escorting her into the party, buff butlers are the perfect hosts.
They know all the best games and can add to any activities already planned with ad hoc and unexpected challenges for the whole group to participate in.
- Bring the Party!
Why head out partying, when we could bring the party to you?
Armed with games, great personality, and very little clothing, buff butlers are brilliant at lifting the mood of your hen do and turning downtime in “down it!” time.
With more and more hen parties being hosted in large houses, we can bring the party to you and play an active role in carrying your summer hen do from daytime to party time.
- Logistics and Crowd Management
Ok, so “crowd management” might be exaggerating things just a little bit. But throw together a group of hens, some drinks, and the undeniable excitement of the upcoming wedding, and logistics and plans can soon get thrown out the window.
Buff butlers are excellent at managing your plans and helping the bridesmaids to coordinate the group – ensuring a smooth flow from one activity to the next.
Looking for a Buff Butler for Your Mates Hen Do?
If you’re a bridesmaid, then we’d love to hear from you. At Butler Bookings, we are happy to discuss your plans and work with you to find a way to slot into the itinerary, from welcoming the bride through to hosting an evening of entertainment.
And for all you brides out there who would love a buff butler but don’t want to seem like a Type A bride planning her own hen do… send this article to your bridesmaids and let us do the talking!