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Hen Party Survey
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1.
What is your name?
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2.
What age are you?
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18 to 24
25 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55 to 64
65 or older
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3.
Have you previously attended a hen party (or hen parties)?
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Yes
No
4.
In what capacity did you previously attend a hen party? (If you have attended multiple hen parties) - Tick All That Apply
As a bride
As a bridesmaid
As a relation of the bride(s) or groom
As a friend of the bride(s) or groom
Other (please specify)
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5.
How would you rate your experience of the hen party or parties that you have attended?
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Loved it - I had a great time
It was very enjoyable
It was ok
I didn't really enjoy it to be honest
Hated it - couldn't wait for it to be over
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6.
How many people on average were at the hen party or parties you attended?
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5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25+
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7.
On average how much did it cost you to attend?
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Less than €100
Between €100 - €200
Between €200 - €300
€300+
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8.
How would you rate the cost of hen parties typically?
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Very expensive
Expensive
It was fine, no more expensive than a regular night out/weekend away
Good value
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9.
Typically did you resent having to spend so much money when attending a hen (hen parties)?
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Yes - It was money I didn't have
Yes - It wasn't worth the cost
No - I had a great time and was happy to pay what it cost
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10.
Typically should you pay for the bride at a hen party?
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Yes
No
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11.
Typically should you buy the bride a gift at a hen party?
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Yes
No
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12.
Typically where was the hen party or hen parties you have attended?
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We went into town
We went to another county in Ireland
We travelled abroad for it
13.
Typically what modes of transport have you used to get to the hen party or hen parties you have attended? (Please tick all that apply)
Plane
Train
Boat
Party bus
Car
Taxi
Other (please specify)
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14.
Typically where did you stay for the hen party or hen parties you have attended?
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Hotel
Guesthouse
Rented house
Camping
Just went home afterwards
Other (please specify)
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15.
What is your opinion on travelling abroad for a hen party?
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Love it - great way to tie in a little holiday with the event
Hate it - just adds more expense to the whole event
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16.
On average how long was the hen party or hen parties you have attended?
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Afternoon
Evening
Afternoon + Evening
Overnight
Weekend
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17.
Did you feel under pressure to attend the hen party or hen parties you went to?
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Yes - there was the expectation that I would attend
No - I could have easily have said no but I wanted to attend
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18.
Have you ever lied to get out of going to a hen party?
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Yes
No
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19.
Typically how would you describe your emotions in the build up to the hen party or hen parties you attended?
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I was looking forward to it
Didn't give it a second thought
A little nervous as I didn't know anyone
Very anxious about it
I was worried there would be some drama
20.
What did you enjoy most about the hen party or parties you previously attended?
The drinks
Getting to know the other wedding guests
The party games
The activities
Dressing up (if there was a theme to the event)
Other (please specify)
21.
What did you enjoy least about the hen party or parties you previously attended?
The drinking
Being stuck with a bunch of people I didn't know
The activities
The party games
Dressing up (if there was a theme to the event)
Other (please specify)
22.
Should the mother of the bride or groom be invited?
No way, it should be just the girls
She/they should attend some part of it but leave before it gets too wild
Yes of course, she/they should attend the whole thing
Other (please specify)
23.
What was typically involved in hen party or parties that you attended
Drinking (and a lot of it...)
We went for a nice meal together
We went dancing
We did an outdoor adventure activity
We did an indoor activity
We had a stripper
Other (please specify)
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24.
Would you be interested in attending a 'Sten' (joint stag and hen)
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Yes, sounds great!
Not really sure, it might depend on who is attending
No way, prefer spending time with the girls
I love this idea because Stens are really gender inclusive
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25.
Do you like it when you have to dress up?
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No
Yes, I like it when there is a theme
Yes, I don't mind stylish accessories
Yes, I don't mind a bit of tacky fun
26.
If you were/are the bride and it was your hen
Yes
No
Were you involved in the planning of your hen?
Yes
No
If you weren't involved in the planning of your hen, would you have done things differently if you were?
Yes
No
Would it have bothered you if people couldn't come for whatever reason?
Yes
No
Did you expect a present at your hen?
Yes
No
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27.
What are your overall thoughts when it comes to hen parties - do you love them or hate them? Are they a lovely bonding experience between the bride and all those closest to her or are they a massive expense you could do without. Whatever your thoughts - just let us know in as much detail as you like : )
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