Team Bride Hen Party Table Setup: Plates, Straws and Guest Book
By Ginger Ray | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: How-to Guides
Build a polished Team Bride hen party table with layered pink tableware, ring-shaped straws and a velvet guest book. Follow these steps for a setup that looks good and works.
Quick answer
Set up your Team Bride hen party table by choosing a pink-and-white base, adding the Team Bride paper plates and ring-shaped straws, and placing the velvet guest book where guests can write before the party gets busy. Style the table in layers so it looks full without crowding the serving space.
Why layering matters more than buying more
A hen party table can look busy without feeling styled if every item is the same height and color. Start with a plain tablecloth in white or soft pink, then add height with a cake stand or a small box under the guest book. Keep the plates and straws at the front so guests can help themselves without reaching across food.
The Team Bride paper plates come in packs of eight and measure 25cm across, which is a useful size for cake, sandwiches or buffet portions. If your group is larger than eight, buy enough packs to cover the headcount plus a few spares for seconds or dropped plates.
A note on the guest book and timing
The blush velvet guest book is a keepsake, not a game. Put it out as soon as guests arrive, with a pen attached on a ribbon so it does not walk off. If you wait until the end of the night, messages get shorter and less legible. Ask one hen to remind people to write during the first drink rather than during the speeches.
Step-by-step table setup
- Clear and cover the table: Wipe the table and lay a white or pale pink cloth. Measure the space where plates, drinks and the guest book will sit so nothing hangs off the edge. Check that the cloth is secure at the corners; loose fabric catches plates when guests reach across.
- Position the guest book first: Place the velvet guest book at one end of the table, away from drinks and food, with a pen tied on. Open it to the first page so guests know it is for writing. Keep the book out of the splash zone; once velvet gets wet it marks.
- Set the plate stack: Stack the Team Bride paper plates in one or two piles near the food, with the top plate facing up. Count eight plates per pack and add a spare pack if you have more than eight guests. Do not stack more than about ten plates high; heavier stacks tip when guests pull one out.
- Add the straws to the drinks station: Put the ring-shaped straws in a clean glass or jar next to the drinks, with the rings facing up so guests can grab one by the stem. Keep a small dish nearby for used straws if you are not washing them immediately. Rinse the straws before first use and check they fit your glasses; very narrow tumblers may not take the ring.
- Fill gaps with height and texture: Use a cake stand, a small vase of flowers or a stack of napkins to add height between the plates and the guest book. Keep the centre low enough that guests can see each other across the table. Leave a clear landing space for drinks; every table needs one spot where a glass can be put down safely.
- Do a final walk-through: Stand where a guest would stand and check that plates, straws and the guest book are all reachable without moving anything. Move the guest book closer to the entrance if it is hidden. If you have to explain where something is, move it into view instead.
Product facts
- Pink Blush Velvet Team Bride Hen Party Guest Book- 5 Inner Pack: Blush pink velvet guest book with rose gold Team Bride print and a 5 inner pack. The velvet finish makes it sturdy enough to handle and display, and the inner pack gives you spares for a second event or a guest book for the bride's family.
Pink Blush Velvet Team Bride Hen Party Guest Book- 5 Inner Pack - Team Bride Hen Party Paper Plates- 5 Inner Pack: Team Bride paper plates in pink, black and white, 8 per pack, 25cm diameter. The 25cm size suits a buffet plate, and the pack of eight makes it easy to calculate how many packs you need for your guest list.
Team Bride Hen Party Paper Plates- 5 Inner Pack - Reusable Pink and Red Ring Shaped Straws- 5 Inner Pack: Reusable ring-shaped straws in pink and red, 5 inner pack. Reusable straws mean you can prep drinks in advance and wash them for a second celebration without buying more.
