She's found her cowboy...
It’s time for the final rodeo before she says I do! If you’re planning a hen do in 2025, it’s hard to look past the chance to wear a pair of cowboy boots on a random Thursday in November. But planning a Last Rodeo hen that doesn’t cross into tacky doesn’t come easy. With rhinestones, tassels and cow-print galore, you’ve got your work cut out for you. Luckily, we’ve got everything you need. Let’s go girls.
Decor
While the Western theme is great for dressing up, it’s even better for dressing up an Airbnb or garden if you’re having a home-hen at home. We’re talking hay bales, saloons and hats on hats. Here’s our picks to bring your rodeo to life, without losing the Western charm. And trust us, it’s an easy slip. It’s easy to get carried away, one wrong move and the image of your MIL on a bucking bronco will stay with you for life.
HOW TO DECORATE FOR A LAST RODEO HEN
Is it authentic? Maybe not. But Kendall knew what she was doing. Bonus points for custom labels. Cowboy Carter meets clean girl aesthetic.
818 Tequlia
Think pearl-trimmed neutrals, not neon fluff. Create a display à la Beyoncé tour merch stand. Looks great in photos, doubles as a favour, screams modern Western bride.
Cowgirl Hats
Custom 'Wanted' posters with each guest’s face and an inside joke as the crime. Designed like vintage prints, printed on matte cardstock. Perfect for hanging or flatlay photo ops.
Wanted Poster Wall
A fitted baby tee or tank with deadpan embroidery. Bride wears it, or gift them to the group. Perfect post-rodeo.
“This Actually Is My First Rodeo” Vest
Channel Coyote Ugly but make it editorial. Ditch the faux succulents and use pampas, bunny tails, and wheat in earthy tones. Chic, unfussy, and totally on-brief.
A Few Succulents
Wrap rope or soft faux lasso around, signs, or chair backs. Add a couple of metallic charms (horseshoe, star, boot) for detail. Costs under £10, looks expensive if styled right, and gives you an anchor motif to tie the whole theme together (pun intended).
Good Old' Rope
What To Do
There’s only so much we can do to make Never Have I Ever Western, so falling short of having everyone in the room who has ridden a horse take a swig, we’re going to be relying on some Rodeo templates to bring the West.
But we’ve also got a few kickers perfect for the Western theme.
Yeehaw, It’s Game Time
Get the free last rodeo templates.
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.
LINE DANCING
What To Wear
Basic rules for a Last Rodeo theme: if we’re going out in the evening, we’re going hens in black (or pink if barbiecore is your thing) and the bride in white. If we're day drinking, we’re allowing denim. The best thing you can do is send a moodboard for your hens to give them an idea as to where we’re going.
THIS IS A SUBHEADING
The Bride
A white mini dress — clean, tailored, maybe backless, maybe structured — that feels more Jacquemus bride in the desert than Vegas cliché.
Let the accessories bring the Western: snakeskin boots, vintage-inspired belt, stacked silver, and of course, a hat. Channel more 818 Outpost meets Stagecoach VIP, less party shop cowgirl. Boots on, main character mode activated. Bonus points for referencing Coyote Ugly — low-rise jeans are welcome, but only if you can commit to the bit.
SHOP THE LOOK
Oscar De Larenta
£435
Oscar De Larenta
£435
Oscar De Larenta
£435
Oscar De Larenta
£435
Oscar De Larenta
£435
The GUESTS
We’re not doing novelty cowgirl. We’re doing cool London girl goes West.
For evening plans, lean into a palette of black, brown, rust or soft desert tones — anything you’d pack for a weekend in Ibiza if it involved boots instead of Birkenstocks. Long skirts, leather chaps, structured corsets. The aim is effortless, not themed.
For daytime, denim’s your safest bet. Oversized shirts, double denim if you dare. Add a belt, a boot, or a nod to Western with a bandana in your hair. And for the love of god, no pink cowboy hats unless they’re vintage or ironic.
SHOP THE LOOK
Oscar De Larenta
£435
Oscar De Larenta
£435
Oscar De Larenta
£435
Oscar De Larenta
£435
Oscar De Larenta
£435
The Last Rodeo
Our free theme kit has everything you need to pull off a hen that’ll have everyone saying, Yeehaw! Think: editable invites, printable games, and go-to moodboards to drop straight into the group chat. Saddle up.