{"id":4868,"date":"2013-08-29T16:00:33","date_gmt":"2013-08-29T15:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4868"},"modified":"2021-03-11T12:10:15","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T12:10:15","slug":"hen-party-headdress-how-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/hen-party-headdress-how-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Hen Party Headdress: How To"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4869\" title=\"Hen Party Headdress: How To\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2013\/08\/carnival-colours.jpg\" alt=\"Hen Party Headdress: How To\" width=\"1512\" height=\"1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/carnival-colours.jpg 1512w, https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/carnival-colours-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/carnival-colours-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/carnival-colours-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1512px) 100vw, 1512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Notting Hill Carnival has just passed, which means everyone at Polestars are currently obsessed with sequins, glitter and are keen to grab any opportunity to utilise the office\u2019s crafting wire and hot glue gun. Whilst it\u2019s tempting to skip around in a garish outfit every weekend, we thought we\u2019d share our DIY Guide \u00a0to make a statement headpiece to really steal the show at your hen party or wedding.<\/p>\n<p>We think feathered hen party headdresses are perfect for flamboyant hen weekends, whereas floral headbands are best saved for boho weddings. If you\u2019d like all of your friends to get involved in the crafting then be sure to check out our Fascinator Making hen party.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4870\" title=\"Hen Party Headdresses: How to\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2013\/08\/plimage.jpg\" alt=\"Hen Party Headdresses: How to\" width=\"553\" height=\"782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/plimage.jpg 553w, https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/plimage-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/plimage-530x750.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Hen party plumage<\/h2>\n<p>Carnival inspired colours are always appropriate when it comes to your last night of freedom. You will need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">8 long laces (faux suede or leather)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">Large feathers (faux or found)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">Clear nylon thread<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">Large beads<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">Needle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Measure the laces to a length which is slightly longer than the circumference of your head. Tie all of the laces in a knot at one end and weave them all into a plaited strap. The more laces you use, the more secure the feathers will be, and do remember to arrange them so the colours complement each other. Tie off the end of your strap with a secure knot and then wrap the knot with the end of two of the laces (entwine over the knot to cover it.)<br \/>\nNow arrange the feathers in any pattern you like before carefully weaving them through the laces at the back of your band. Once they\u2019re tightly secured why not decorate the front with ornamental buttons and beads? Simply stitch them on, always ensuring the knots are tied at the back. Now you\u2019re ready to peacock around the party with your new plumage!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4871\" title=\"Hen Party Headdresses: How to\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-uk.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2013\/08\/band.jpg\" alt=\"Hen Party Headdresses: How to\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/band.jpg 600w, https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/band-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/band-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/qa.weddingdates.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/band-500x750.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Festival florals for boho wedding bands<\/h2>\n<p>Measure a piece of stem wire, or floral design wire to fit around your head, or you can create miniature ones to fit around a bun or ponytail. Coiled wire always works better for hair garlands as it naturally takes a circular shape. Make a hook and eye at the ends of the wire and bind with stem wrap or floral tape.<br \/>\nOnce secured you will need to neatly fasten the all the flowers and leaves together using your wire and tape; tightly coil the wire around the stems of the flowers to do this. We recommend Hobby Craft for well-priced artificial flowers; Sweet Peas are great for bridesmaids, and Sunflowers and Daisies are easily our favourite choice for flower girls. Once you have taped each flower (with the pre-secured leaves) to the band, be sure to attach lace ribbon streamers to the back for an extra pop of interest.<\/p>\n<p>Floral Headband \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/weddingchicks.com\" class=\"broken_link\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Large pink flower<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/amandajudgeny.com\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Up do<\/a> \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/indulgy.com\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow\">Feathered plumage<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>This article was written by Polestars, a London based hen party company who have worked nationwide for almost ten years in delivering the best alternative hen activities. Ranging from dance classes to art lessons to chocolate making workshops, Polestars really has something to offer everyone.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Notting Hill Carnival has just passed, which means everyone at Polestars are currently obsessed with sequins, glitter and are keen to grab any opportunity to utilise the office\u2019s crafting wire and hot glue gun. Whilst it\u2019s tempting to skip around in a garish outfit every weekend, we thought we\u2019d share our DIY Guide \u00a0to make a statement headpiece to really steal the show at your hen party or wedding. 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