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Hen party T-shirts: how to get them right (and on time)

Hen party T-shirts have one job: to make it obvious from a distance who the bride is and who her friends are, and to look great in photos. Here's how to get them right, from the wording to the order.

The golden rule: one design for everyone, a different one for the bride

The layout that always works is this: the same design and colour for the whole group ("Team Bride", the bride's squad, or the bride's name with the date), and for the bride the same design in a different colour, or the word "Bride" instead of her name. White for the bride and black or pink for her friends is the most popular combination; on our site the women's T-shirt comes in white, natural, blue, black and pink, and the classic T-shirt in thirteen colours.

Wording that works

How to order with a different name for each friend

You don't need a quote. Create the design once in the tool, then for each friend just change the text (and the size) and add it to the cart: the design stays identical, only the name changes. From 6 T-shirts upwards, the quantity discount is applied automatically for registered customers; pieces of the same item count together, in any colour and size (the women's T-shirt and the classic T-shirt are counted separately).

Sizes: ask in advance, and order one extra

In every group there's always someone who doesn't reply to the sizing message. Share our size guide in the group chat (all you need is a tape measure and a T-shirt that fits well) and order one size extra: personalised T-shirts can't be exchanged.

Timing

We produce within 24 working hours (48 for group orders), and courier delivery within Italy takes 1-2 days, Saturdays and Sundays included. Our advice is to order at least a week before the party: courier times are indicative, and a week's buffer covers any hiccups.

And for the stag do?

Same rules, different colours: black for everyone and white for the groom, or a bright-coloured T-shirt for the whole group. Jokes printed on the back are a tradition; just remember the photos will last forever.

FAQ

How many T-shirts do I need for the discount?

From 10 items upwards, the quantity discount is applied automatically for registered customers; it counts the total number of items in the cart, even if they're different styles.

Can I put a different name on each T-shirt?

Yes: create the design once, then for each T-shirt just change the text and the size before adding it to the cart.

How far in advance should I order?

At least a week before the party: production takes 24-48 working hours plus courier delivery within Italy (1-2 days, Saturdays and Sundays included), with some margin for hiccups.

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