THE average hen or stag party abroad now costs more than £1,500 per person, a study has found. Guests are typically forking out £376 on travel and flights, £362 on activities, £385 on accommodation, and £396 on food and drink. And those attending a do in the UK expect to spend £854 - £200 travel, £235 on digs, £211 on activities and £208 on booze and meals.
While 51 per cent would be willing to fork out more money if they were offered the chance to do more cultured activities. But 43 per cent admit if they were planning a stag or hen, making it cost effective would be a top priority. The survey of 3,000 adults was commissioned by international money app Wise , which has launched a helpline fronted by actor Joe Thomas, who played Simon in the hit comedy show The Inbetweeners, to advise on cultured stag or hen events without breaking the bank.
The comedian will be helping out brides and grooms-to-be with their pre-wedding party issues, including how to avoid a ‘sten’ do - where the stag and hen parties are combined - and how to tastefully exit the inevitable WhatsApp group after the event. Arun Tharmarajah, director of European payments at the app, said: "Stag and hen parties have definitely had an ‘upgrade’ in recent years but this can come at a cost - plus throw up all kinds of dilemmas. “It’s particularly tricky for older best men, bridesmaids and guests who are organising and attending these more ‘grown up’ events.
“Joe will answer all kinds of q.
