One link, no group-chat chaos
Planning a hens party or a shower usually means one person holding the whole thing in their head, a group chat that scrolls past every decision, and three people all quietly buying the same balloons. This is the boring, reliable fix: a single page that says who's bringing what, what the plan is, and how the money gets sorted — shared with one link, updated by everyone.
How it works
1. Set the lists
The "who's bringing what" lists work like a potluck board: one line each, with how many people you need — Decorations x2 means two spots for decorations. Use them for things to bring (drinks, cake, nibbles) or jobs to sort (transport, games, playlist). When a list is full, it's full.
2. Lay out the plan
Pop the agenda in, one line per item — lunch, the cocktail class, dinner. It shows up as a numbered plan on the shared page. It's display-only: a running order everyone can glance at, not another thing to sign up for.
3. Share the link
You get two links: a share link for the group chat, and an organiser link that can remove claims or delete the board. Bookmark the organiser one — there are no accounts, so the link is the only key. Guests tap an open spot, add their name and what they've got, done.
The kitty, without the money
This planner deliberately handles no money — no card numbers, no payments, nothing to reconcile. The kitty note is just words: "$50 each, PayID to Sam", "pay Priya for the venue by Friday". It shows to guests on the shared page (which search engines can't see) so everyone knows the deal; the actual dollars stay between you and the group, same as always.
FAQ
Is the hens party planner free?
Yes. No account, no trial, no card. It's a small tool, not a platform.
Does it work for bridal and baby showers too?
Yes — it's the same job. Rename the lists to suit: gifts, food, games, decorations. A bridal shower planning checklist or a baby shower run-sheet fits exactly the same shape.
Do guests need accounts?
No — tap the link, tap an open spot, type your name and what you're bringing, done. Their browser remembers which spots are theirs, so they can take their own name back off.
Is the venue address public?
No — the shared page is unlisted and blocked from search engines, so only people you send the link to see the address and the kitty note. Don't post the link somewhere public if the day is a surprise.
Does it handle the money?
No, deliberately. The kitty note explains how costs are split in plain words; collecting the actual money stays between you and the group.