Retro icon meets rom-com bride
For the bride who owns red lipstick in three finishes, watches Grease unironically, and uses the cherry emoji with intent. Cherry On Top is the hen do for girls who want romance, retro, and a side of something silly. Think milkshake bars, matching headscarves, and vintage diner-style decor — filtered through a Pinterest lens. It works for summer garden parties, quirky Airbnbs, or any setting where the group chat can commit to a theme. A dress code that reads “pin-up, but make it 2025.”
Decor
The vibe is playful and polished — not kids’ party kitsch. Pull in retro references with a focus on colour and shape: bold reds, soft pinks, cheeky motifs.
HOW TO cherry-pick YOUR HEN
Fill with flowers, retro sweets, or use as serving vessels for your signature drink. Reuse from charity shops or rent online. Instant visual win.
Vintage Sundae Glasses
Use red, pink and white balloons to create a playful arch. Add cherry-shaped foil balloons or printables to tie the whole thing together.
Cherry Balloon Arch
Lean into retro without tipping into tacky. Red or pink polka dot napkins or a full table runner can transform a space fast.
Polka Dot Table Linens
Hire a cart or DIY with milk bottles, whipped cream, syrups and sprinkles. Add signage with ‘Cherry On Top’ puns and cute straws.
Ice Cream Cart
Pop a pair on each plate or in the goodie bags. Great for photos, shade, and sass. Add vintage fans if you're planning outdoors.
Heart-Shaped Glasses
Create a canvas or poster where guests can kiss (wearing red lipstick), sign their name, and leave a message for the bride. Frame it later.
Red Lip Confession Wall
What To Do
This is your chance to make silly look stylish. Every game should be photogenic, playful, and just a little flirtatious — like a cherry lollipop with a bite.
But we’ve also got a few kickers perfect for the Western theme.
Games, but dipped in gloss
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If you’re staying in, send your hens on a mission to find items like a horseshoe, or even a miniature cactus. If you’re going out, you’re asking them to get a picture with the sheriff (or the local copper) or to down an ‘Original Cowboy’ in the nearest speakeasy. Use templated WANTED posters to send them on their way.
SCAVENGER HUNT
Instead of pinning a willy on an unsuspecting cartoon naked man, we’re going back to basics. You know the drill, see who can place their tail closest to the bullseye while blindfolded. It's a hilarious take on a childhood favourite, and trust me, the results will have you in stitches.
PIN THE TAIL ON THE DONKEY
This will only work if you’re staying in a fairly substantial AirBnB for your hen do, but it will be the talk of the weekend if you manage to pull it off. After a few tequilas, the girls won’t know what has hit them, and the bride will be blown over by his moves (potentially). Sure fire way to get everyone giggling.
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What To Wear
Basic rules for Cherry On Top: go red, go retro, go in. Day or night, we’re leaning into the flirty, vintage, full-glam aesthetic — without looking like it’s fancy dress. The best thing you can do? Drop a moodboard in the group chat and let the Pinterest magic do its thing.
THIS IS A SUBHEADING
The Bride
A white dress with a pop of red: sash, lipstick, accessories or shoes. Or flip it — go full red with white accents. Look for vintage cuts (A-line, sweetheart necklines, ruched fabric) or something Bardot-inspired. Style with a cat-eye flick, red lips, and heart-shaped sunglasses. Add a red ribbon to your bag, hair, or bouquet. If she’s a real maximalist, go all in: polka dots, tulle petticoats, or even a veil with embroidered cherries. This is her rom-com moment. Channel Dita Von Teese meets Miu Miu girl at a garden party.
SHOP THE LOOK
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The GUESTS
We’re doing playful vintage, not pantomime. Gingham, polka dots, puff sleeves, sweetheart necklines, co-ords, even retro prints if they’re chic. Colour palette: red, white, pink or black — anything that feels cherry-adjacent. Pair with ballet flats, Mary Janes, or a block heel. Bonus points for matching ribbons in hair or bag. Makeup should nod to the theme — a red lip, a winged liner, or a cherry mani. Think Sofia Richie if she got styled by a vintage store. Pinterest-worthy, not panto.
SHOP THE LOOK
Oscar De Larenta
£435
Oscar De Larenta
£435
Oscar De Larenta
£435
Oscar De Larenta
£435
Oscar De Larenta
£435
Cherry On Top
Our free theme kit has everything you need to pull off a hen that’ll have everyone saying, Yeehaw! Inside: editable invites, printable games, outfit moodboards and planning templates. Everything you need to turn your hen into a cherry-lipped rom-com.