A hen do, also known as a bachelorette party in the United States and Canada, is a pre-wedding celebration for a woman who will soon be married. The party is usually arranged by the maid of honor and involves the bride and her closest friends going away for a long weekend to celebrate her upcoming marriage. The term "hen" comes from the word "hinnie" or "hennie," meaning "honey," and was used to describe females of any species, not just birds. A typical hen party involves heading to a different location, be it in the UK or abroad, and participating in a variety of activities and nights out, such as cocktail mixing, spa days, afternoon tea, escape rooms, dance classes, and more. The cost of a hen do can vary depending on the groups budget, but according to a survey, the average individual spend per hen was £147 (activities and accommodation) in 2019. While some hen parties involve entertainment and activities that no one would ever dream of doing in normal circumstances, such as hiring a naked butler or participating in a human hen pyramid designed for Instagram, others can be tamer and more focused on the brides preferences. Ultimately, the goal of a hen do is to celebrate the bride-to-bes last moments of freedom with her closest friends and create lasting memories before she ties the knot.