• Gift each woman at your hen party with a necklace to be worn at the wedding.necklace image by vnlit from <a href='http://www.fotolia.com'>Fotolia.com</a>
  
  Hen parties (often called "bachelorette parties" in the United States) are meant to be the last chance for the bride to party before she settles into married life. In most cases, the bride-to-be is treated to a night on the town by her girlfriends (usually the bridesmaids). In return, the bride-to-be gives each woman a gift bag as a thank-you gift.
  
  

Sweet Treats

• Every woman appreciates a little sugar in her life. Place some sweet treats in the gift bags, such as chocolate truffles, hard candy or even something silly, such as a candy necklace. Include a little note that tells the girls how "sweet" of them it was to "treat" you to a night on the town.
  
  

Beauty Items

• Pamper your friends by slipping some luxurious beauty items into the gift bags. Scented lotions, bath soaps, perfume and other such items are terrific and thoughtful additions. Pretty compacts and lipsticks are also always appreciated by most women. You can also spoil your friends and get the ladies gift certificates for spa treatments such as facials, manicures or pedicures---all of which are sure to be met with delight.
  
  

Fun Touches

• Include some fun (and even rather silly) items in each hen party gift bag. Remind the women that they are princesses at heart by placing a glittering tiara in each gift bag or a huge, gaudy ring. A chick-lit novel is a fun addition if the group is comprised of women who love to read. Naughty items, such as those found at sex novelty stores, can also be slipped into the bags if the girls have a sense of humor.
  
  

Other Ideas

• Scented candles, potpourri and other small, lovely knickknacks are commonly favored by women. You can even personalize these items by finding out ahead of time what each woman collects and getting her something to add to her collection. For another meaningful gift, try giving each friend a pretty necklace or bracelet that is meant to be worn to the wedding. Include a small, silver-framed photo of you and the girls in each bag for a sentimental touch. On the other hand, if the night was especially wild, you could commemorate it with a souvenir shot glass for each woman.