Outside of the actual wedding day, the hens' night out might be the most memorable event for a bride-to-be. It's a chance for her to really relax and enjoy herself - with her best friends - without the hustle and bustle that comes with the rest of the wedding planning. As the maid-of-honour or bridesmaid, you're committed to organising a hens' night she'll always remember!

The pressure's on - but relax! If you keep in mind a few key tips, planning the perfect hens' night in Sydney will be a breeze.

1. Form a party team - if you don't know the contact details of everyone who'll be attending, or if you don't know the area too well, team up with another guest who will be able to help you out.
2. Know your numbers - Get your guest list ready early so you can confirm the number of attendees and book in advance. Consider transportation; how will your party get around if you're arranging more than one activity and will you need accommodations if you're planning to stay in town.
3. Have a back-up - if you're planning for outdoor activities, have a back-up plan in the event of inclimate weather. It's also not a bad idea to have a list of nearby bars, pubs and hotels ready, in case you end up with some extra time on your hands or if you need to offer an alternative spot for guests to hang out.

Great 'Hens Night ideas

The hens' night, like the stag party, has grown from just dinner and dancing, many more bride-to-bes are being honoured with an entire hens' day. These parties usually include favourite activities such as horse riding, bowling or lunching by the harbour followed with a themed evening, such as enjoying a burlesque Sydney cabaret dinner. Then you can hit the hot spots and dance until dawn or, better still, book a convenient hotel room for everyone to crash in after all the fun.

Here are some popular ideas we recommend:

Life Drawing - channel your inner Picasso by enrolling your group in a life drawing class. You're guaranteed giggles as you all marvel at that perfectly chiselled male model - yum!

Day of Beauty - Get your group of girls together and primp and preen to your heart's content. Surry Hills, Darlinghurst and Kings Cross offer some of the most luxurious and unique salons in Sydney.

High Tea - add a bit of elegance and class to your day with high tea at Darlinghurst's Victoria Room.

Sultry Cabaret - check out Cafe 212, home of Sydney's most spectacular cabaret dinner show, for a bit of saucy fun. Every Friday Night, $55.00 per person includes a 2 Course Dinner and Show. For more information call 02 9215 5137 or visit the website of the Quality Hotel Cambridge.