its short for STAG + HEN = STEN Party!
This type of party has been gaining in popularity over the last couple of years. Couples are spending years together before getting married, and their lifestyle is stable and their single status is a thing of the past. So the desire to have a typical bachelor/bachelorette party is also a thing of the past.
If the couple have been together for a long period of time, chances are they have a great group of mutual friends, however there still may be a few friends that you have asked to be in the wedding party that is not familiar with everyone. So this is a great way for your wedding party (bridesmaids & groomsmen) and your friends (his & yours) and younger wedding guests to interact before the big day. Make it fun and just enjoy the evening out all together instead of you each group going your separate ways for the night.
Its always a great idea to pick a hen for the girls side and a stag for the guys side for the planning. They would be working together to plan the party that would be a good fit for both sides. It also helps with combining the funds and sharing the cost among more people.
There is also an option to split up the stags and hens and do different activities during the day and meet back up later in the evening for dinner & drinks as a group.
Here is 15 Sten Party Ideas...
1) Spa Day
2) Horse Races
3) Paint Ball Party
4) Marathon as a group
5) Scavenger Hunt (there is an App to make your own)
6) Wine Making (it does take 6 months to cure)
7) River Boat Party
8) Dance Class
9) Inflatable Games
10) Go Karts
11) Casino (FireKeepers, Soaring Eagle, MGM)
12) Beer Tour
13) Bubble Bumping
14) Fowling
15) Golfing Party
Remember this is to have fun and celebrate the Bride and Groom.
