You've been put in charge of the hen, and you want something better than another cocktail class or canal cruise. A colour analysis bachelorette party in Amsterdam is something the whole group does together, laughs through and takes home: every guest leaves knowing which colours make them glow.
This guide is for whoever is organising. It covers which format suits your group, how long it takes, what it costs, where to hold it and how to build the rest of the day around it. If you're the bride and want to know how colour analysis helps you choose your white, read A Bachelorette Party With Colour.
Why a colour analysis works so well for a hen party
Everyone takes part. Even the quieter guests get their own moment in front of the mirror, and the whole group watches each other's faces change with every drape.
It's a daytime activity that isn't drinking. That makes it a good choice for mixed groups, mums-to-be and anyone pacing themselves for the evening.
It lasts beyond the weekend. Everyone goes home with their colour season and a palette pocket card they'll actually use when shopping.
It helps with the wedding. The bride gets a clearer idea of her white and her wedding makeup, and you'll see which colours suit the bridesmaids.
Which format fits your group?
The Colour Party (5 or more people) My most popular choice for hens. Each guest gets a speed colour analysis of about 15 minutes in daylight, while the others watch, chat and cheer. Everyone takes home their colour season, a palette pocket card and hair and makeup tips. €85 per person (incl. VAT), with a 2-hour minimum booking.
Small group session (2 to 4 people) For a small, close hen, or the bride with her maid of honour. Each person gets the same in-depth analysis as a solo session. Duo €165 per person, Trio €150 per person, Quartet €135 per person (incl. VAT).
The Evening Masterclass (6 to 20 people) The right choice if your plans are in the evening, when there's no daylight left. Guests send me a daylight photo beforehand and I complete each analysis in advance. On the night, I reveal everyone's season one by one, explain how colour and the four seasons work, give hair and makeup tips for the group and do a live draping demonstration. Everyone takes home a personal colour pocket card and a practical PDF guide. 1.5 to 2 hours, €85 per person (incl. VAT).
See all formats on the Groups page.
How long does it take?
At a Colour Party I spend about 15 minutes with each guest, so four guests per hour. As a guide:
5 to 8 guests: 2 hours
10 guests: 2.5 hours
12 guests: 3 hours
The Evening Masterclass takes 1.5 to 2 hours, whatever the group size, because the analysis work happens before the night.
What it costs: 3 examples
Eight friends at a Colour Party: 8 x €85 = €680, for 2 hours.
Twelve guests at an Evening Masterclass: 12 x €85 = €1,020, for 1.5 to 2 hours.
The bride and three bridesmaids (Quartet): 4 x €135 = €540, for 3 hours.
All prices include VAT. Outside Amsterdam I charge travel separately: €35 per hour of travel or the train fare, whichever is cheaper.
Where: your place, a venue or my studio
I can come to your rental, your home or a venue, or you can come to my home studio in Osdorp, Amsterdam.
For a daytime Colour Party, the room needs:
good natural daylight near a window
a mirror
a table and some space for the group
Tip for rentals: check the listing photos for a big window before you book. A dark basement apartment makes colour analysis hard. For the Evening Masterclass, daylight doesn't matter, so any comfortable room or private venue works.
Making a day of it: a sample hen party in Amsterdam
Daytime version
11:00 Brunch together
13:00 to 15:00 Colour Party at your rental or my studio
15:30 A charm jewellery workshop with Ebi Jewelry, or a wander through the shops with everyone's new pocket cards in hand
19:00 Dinner, with a dress code: everyone wears their best colour
Evening version
Afternoon Your own plans: a boat, a spa, a long lunch
18:00 Dinner
20:00 to 22:00 Evening Masterclass at your venue or rental, with season reveals for everyone
Ask me about the Ebi Jewelry charm workshop when you get in touch. It pairs really well with a Colour Party.
Your planning checklist
Number of guests (this decides the format and the length)
Date, and whether you want daytime or evening
Location: your rental, a venue or my studio
For daytime: a room with a big window, a mirror and a table
Any add-ons, such as the jewellery workshop
Language: I work in English, Dutch and German, which helps with international groups
Send your guests the prep: What to Wear to a Colour Analysis
Frequently asked questions
How far ahead should we book? As soon as you have a date. Weekends go first, especially in spring and summer.
Do guests need to prepare? A little. For a Colour Party: a plain light top (not black), little or no makeup, hair tied back. For the Evening Masterclass: a daylight photo with no makeup, sent in advance.
What if some guests don't want a full analysis? They're welcome to watch and join in. Just let me know when you enquire and we can talk about the best set-up for your group.
Can you do it in English? Yes. I run sessions in English, Dutch and German.
Can you come outside Amsterdam? Yes. Travel is charged separately at €35 per hour of travel or the train fare, whichever is cheaper. I also travel internationally within Europe if you cover my flights and stay.
For more on how groups work, read Group Colour Analysis in Amsterdam: Everything You Want to Know Before You Book.
Let's plan your hen
Email me at hello@colourbella.com with your group size, date, location and any add-ons you're interested in, and I'll come back to you with a plan and a quote. Or start on the Groups page.