The UK wedding industry drives a massive year-round demand for hen party supplies, with peak season running from March through September. For retailers and online sellers, hen party accessories offer excellent margins and repeat business. Here's your complete guide to stocking the right products.
Why Hen Party Supplies Are a Smart Stock Choice
Hen parties happen every weekend across the UK — they're not seasonal like Halloween or Christmas. Key reasons to stock hen party supplies:
- Year-round demand — Weddings happen in every month, with spring and summer peaks
- High average order value — Organisers buy for entire groups, not just one person
- Impulse purchases — Last-minute additions like sashes, veils, and games are common
- Low return rate — Novelty items and consumables rarely get returned
Trending Hen Party Themes in 2026
Team Bride
The classic "Team Bride" theme remains hugely popular. Rose gold and blush pink colour schemes dominate, with matching sashes, badges, and banners for the whole bridal party. Stock matching sets to encourage higher basket values.
Boho Hen
Dried flowers, earthy tones, and festival-inspired accessories are trending for outdoor and destination hen parties. Flower crowns, temporary tattoos with botanical designs, and natural-look accessories fit this theme.
Decades Themes
70s disco, 80s neon, and 90s girl power themes are popular for themed hen nights. This crossover with fancy dress costumes means you can stock items that sell for both hen parties and general fancy dress events.
Activity-Based Hens
Matching t-shirts, customisable accessories, and themed props for activities (cocktail making, dance classes, spa days) are increasingly popular. Personalised items command premium prices.
Must-Stock Hen Party Products
Based on our wholesale sales data, these are the consistently best-selling categories:
- Sashes and banners — "Bride to Be" and "Team Bride" sashes are essential
- Veils and tiaras — From classic white veils to novelty headpieces
- L-plates and badges — Low-cost, high-margin impulse buys
- Hen party games — Truth or Dare, Mr & Mrs quizzes, scavenger hunts
- Wigs and headbands — Matching coloured wigs for the whole group
- Balloons and decorations — Rose gold, letter balloons, confetti
- Novelty accessories — Glasses, straws, whistles, and themed props
Pricing and Margins
Hen party supplies typically offer excellent margins for retailers:
- Sashes and badges: 3-5x markup on wholesale cost
- Wigs and accessories: 3-4x markup
- Party packs/bundles: Create your own bundles from individual items for 4-5x markup
- Novelty items: 4-6x markup on low-cost novelties
Pro tip: Bundle individual items into themed "Hen Party Kits" to increase average order value. A sash + veil + badge + L-plate bundle costs pennies more to assemble but commands a significant price premium.
Browse Our Wholesale Hen Party Range
Wicked Nights stocks a comprehensive range of wholesale hen party supplies including sashes, veils, accessories, wigs, and novelty items. Pair with our wholesale wigs for complete hen night looks.
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