How much notice should I give friends of my hen do?

If it's going to be a weekend away with activities then give as much notice as you can. With it being January you'll find most people will be skint with Christmas, so if you've given enough notice then people can plan there finances and maybe pay a bit off your hen every month.

When I arranged my sister's hen weekend I gave about 10 months notice to enable everyone to save up.

I have on idea how much notice people were given for my hen do as I had no part in organising it.

I would echo what Claire said though and give everyone as much notice as possible.

The more specific a date/plans you have in mind, the more notice you should give people. If you don't have your heart set on something in particular, then it's probably less crucial to give lots of notice.

My BMs have organised mine and sent out the initial emails with the date in January, the hen night is in May, so about 4 and a half months notice. 2/3 of the girls invited could come, if that helps to give you an idea!

Thanks for your replies - I hadn't even thought about people being skint after Christmas so I will probably get on and put it on facebook this week

Theres no harm in letting people know your ideas/date now. I probably gave mine about a years notice. Just because we were all discussing it and getting excited! Nothing has be booked just yet but like another poster said, January is a very poor time for most people so they could start saving now if you gave them an idea time wise.

I'd do it as soon as. facebook event is a good idea

this for mine, my Bms organised and contacted everyone last summer for my do in may this year!! People will appreciate the heads up so they can save etc

As much notice as possible, especially if in January!!

I have just been emailed about a hen at the end of November, but it gives me time to save up!