A joint stag and hen party is easiest to organise as a double act: the best man and maid of honour agree one date, one budget and a plan with time for both groups to compete and to party together. A good line-up is afternoon bubble football, hens vs stags, then dinner, and in the evening a boat party on the Vistula or a party tram. Below you’ll find a day plan, activities, games and the easily forgotten logistics.
When is a joint party a good idea?
A joint party works best when the couple’s friends overlap: mates from school, uni or work already know each other and would meet at both parties anyway. It’s also a good solution when guests travel from afar – one trip instead of two saves them time and money. And some couples simply prefer to celebrate together.
If one of you has your heart set on a separate party, you don’t have to choose. A good compromise is a separate afternoon for each group and a joint evening – or the other way round: a joint game and dinner, then two separate parties.
Who organises a joint party and who pays?
Usually the best man and maid of honour, often helped by the couple’s closest friends. Split the jobs straight away:
- Best man: the sports activity, transport, booking the boat or tram.
- Maid of honour: dinner, decorations and surprises for the couple.
- Together: the guest list, budget, schedule and a shared group chat.
Guests usually split the costs, and the bride and groom typically don’t pay their share – but that’s a custom, not a rule, so agree on it at the start. One kitty and one person keeping the accounts spare you doing the maths over every bill. Detailed checklists are in our guides on how to plan a stag do and how to plan a hen do – most points apply to a joint party too.
Joint stag and hen party ideas – a sample day plan
A Saturday in Krakow for both groups could look like this. The times are approximate, but keep the order:
| Time | What you do |
|---|---|
| 14:00 | Both groups meet, split into teams, T-shirts on |
| 15:00 | Bubble football, hens vs stags – 1 hour, about 45 minutes of play |
| 16:30 | Back to the hotel to shower and change |
| 18:30 | Dinner together with table games |
| 21:00 | Boat party on the Vistula or a party tram |
| 23:00 | Club with a booth for the whole group |
Play bubble football in the afternoon, before the toasts begin, and save the party for the evening – in a bubble you need to keep your balance. We also help organise the rest of the day: a restaurant table, a club booth, a boat party and transport to and from the hotel.
Activities that bring both groups together
Bubble football: hens vs stags
Bumper ball is the easiest way to get both groups laughing together from minute one – everyone tumbles and somersaults, whatever their fitness. We have 10 balls 1.5 m in diameter for players from about 150 cm tall and 2 larger 1.7 m balls for those from about 180 cm; the maximum player weight is 100 kg. Before the game, everyone gets a briefing on putting the ball on safely, and the referee picks games to suit the group and enforces the rules.
Hens vs stags makes a great rivalry, but with big differences in height and weight, mixed teams work better. You can then settle the battle of the sexes in games the referee deems suitable for your group and add the result to the day’s scoreboard. See our pages about bubble football for a hen party in Krakow and bumper ball for a stag do in Krakow.
Boat party on the Vistula
Boat Party is a private party on a party boat on the Vistula, with music and the deck all to yourselves. It’s a particularly good choice for a joint do: you hire the boat for the whole group, so the more of you there are, the easier it is to split the cost.
Party tram
Tram Party is a party on a tram that takes you through Krakow’s streets – with music and no hunting for a venue for dozens of people. It’s a good alternative to the boat if you’d rather see the city through tram windows than from a deck.
Dinner and a club
Dinner is the time for table games and speeches from the best man and maid of honour; a club booth is for dancing till morning. We can book both for you, plus transport to and from the hotel.
Hens vs stags – who’ll win?
We’ll bring the balls and the music, and the referee will pick games to suit your group and enforce the rules. We reply within 24 hours.
Check availabilityPrefer to call? +48 509 196 229 – Sylwester. We reply within 24 hours.
Games for a joint stag and hen party
At dinner, go for games where the two groups compete and the couple are the centre of attention. They don’t need expensive props – paper, pens and a good host will do.
- Who knows the couple better? The hens answer questions about the groom and the stags about the bride, and the points go on the match scoreboard.
- The shoe game. The couple sit back to back, each holding one of their own shoes and one of their partner’s, and answer questions like ‘Who’s late more often?’ by raising the right shoe.
- Charades in mixed teams. Mime words about weddings and married life while everyone guesses.
- Advice for the newlyweds. Everyone writes one piece of advice on a card, and the couple guess who wrote it.
- Team challenges. Each group prepares one challenge for the other – for inspiration, see our lists of hen party games and challenges for the groom.
How much does a joint stag and hen party cost?
The cost per person depends mainly on dinner and the evening activity, so agree a budget first and book afterwards. Bubble football costs €17 per person without a hall, €22 with a hall and €28 on the VIP hall package – with a game host and referee, souvenir photos, water for everyone and a professional warm-up. For a big joint group we can also price the event individually, and add-ons such as photo coverage (€34) or an HD video (€78) work out at small change per head.
Logistics: what to remember for a joint party
With two groups in one plan, the details multiply faster than the guest list. Before you send invitations, tick off these points:
- Date. Usually a few weeks before the wedding, not the day before – by then the couple have other things on their minds.
- What to wear. For the game, PE kit: shorts or a tracksuit, a T-shirt and trainers; bring separate clothes for the evening or plan a break at the hotel.
- Transport. The hall, restaurant, boat and club are several addresses, so plan the journeys in advance – we price transport for participants individually.
- Surprises. Each group can prepare something just for ‘their’ half of the couple: a short video, a letter or a small gift.
- Boundaries. Agree in advance what’s OK for both of them – a joint party is no place for challenges either of them would find hurtful.
- Order. Game first, toasts later – never the other way round.
A joint party needs a little more coordination than two separate ones, but offers something they can’t: the first big party for both groups before the wedding. By the reception, everyone will already know each other, and the dance floor will fill up faster.
Plan your joint party with us
We’ll organise bubble football for both groups, then help with dinner, the boat, a club booth and transport from the hotel. We reply within 24 hours.
Ask about datesPrefer to call? +48 509 196 229 – Sylwester. We reply within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Can men and women play bubble football together?
Yes. You decide with the referee whether to play in mixed teams or hens vs stags, and the referee picks games to suit the line-up.
How many people can play at a joint stag and hen party?
The pitch takes 10–12 players at once; the rest of the group joins in a mini tournament with teams rotating. With a large group, extend the game by 30 minutes so everyone gets more time in a bubble.
What if the weather’s bad?
You’ll play indoors – our venues include the Com Com Zone hall at ul. Ptaszyckiego 6 and the hall at al. Jana Pawła II 37, and we work with venues all over Krakow. Dinner, the party tram and the club don’t depend on the weather either.
Can a joint stag and hen do be alcohol-free?
Of course – bubble football, dinner and table games work brilliantly sober. In the evening, instead of toasts, you could go for dancing, karaoke or a night-time walk along the Vistula Boulevards (Bulwary Wiślane).
