Hen and Stag Parties

I think most of my readers are familiar with the idea of a bachelor or bachelorette party as it pertains to the normal American wedding. Well part of the joy of travelling is to discover that what you assume is similar the world over may in fact be wildly different.

Hence the subject of this article. In the UK the night out is referred to as a Stag or Hen Party. Let me assure you the dis-similarities are more than just in the name.

The Brits go all out from what I have learned from my research. We spent a few nights in Scotland and a day in Edinburgh and it was more than common to see a large group of guys and girls out for the party. IN fact they go to great lengths to make up shirts and to wear costumes. Everyone out at night had on costumes. We went to this big club in Glasgow and I saw at least 3 Superman's, a homer simpson a few spider men, a pirate and much much more. I figure the club held 1000 people and 30 % of the men and women were dressed up. The numbers while somewhat lower in other spots were not too far off.

The picture above is a group of guys on a stag party at just after 1pm in Edinburgh already in full regalia and enjoying the day. Pretty long ways from your typical American party and I have to say a lot of fun to watch.