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Parts of the UK have cleverly marketed themselves for the multimillion pound marriage business. For instance, the introduction of civil same-sex partnerships in the UK in December 2005 saw London and Brighton scrapping to become the home of so-called 'gay marriage' in the UK. Businesses have sprung up in the town just to deal with the new industry.

More traditional weddings are also catered for around the country. Gretna Green in Scotland is famous for so-called 'shotgun weddings', while rural stately homes can only pay for their upkeep by renting to couples who wish to marry there. Certain towns have also become indelibly linked with the tradition of hen and stag parties, which can bring in a great deal of money to local businesses, such as hotels and strip clubs.

Hen weekends UK and Hen nights UK

For hen weekends Brighton has always been a popular destination. Similarly, for hen nights Brighton is also very popular. The town caters for all tastes, with its vibrant clubs and bars, and the atmosphere is generally far more cordial than most towns in the UK. Brighton is famous for its Royal Pavilion, Palace Pier and gay area called Kemp Town. Brighton & Hove became a city in 2000, around 180 years after the Prince Regent chose to make his holiday home there in the midst of rumours that the local sea water had healing properties.

Another popular destination for hen weekends Bournemouth is often seen as a slightly more sedate, Westerly version of Brighton. For hen nights Bournemouth has a lot to offer. There is a beautiful beach and a number of great hotels. Nearby Sandbanks has amongst the most expensive property in Europe, although this price is thought to be artificially created by clever estate agents, who are said to have manipulated the property market. Tellingly, the real estate is almost entirely British owned, unlike every other piece of prime property in Britain.

When looking at hen nights London will always be near the top of the list of destinations. This is because, for hen weekends London has everything a hen could want (for a price). >From the glittering clubs of the West End to the upmarket shops of Kensington and Bond Street, London has something for everyone.

When looking at hen nights Newcastle will always be a popular destination. The city famous for Alan Shearer, Byker Grove and an aversion to overcoats is also great place to have a stag or hen 'do'. The hen weekends Newcastle offers are second to none, because the townsfolk are legendarily 'up for it' (which can be seen as a definite advantage when planning the ultimate girls' night out.