๐ฅ Why You Need to Capture the Party Bus Experience on Video
If itโs not on Instagram or TikTok, did it even happen?
Whether you’re celebrating a hen party, birthday, stag do, or hosting a brand activation, your party bus moment deserves to be documented in style.
With coloured lighting, premium sound systems, champagne toasts, and the London skyline as your backdrop โ youโve got the perfect ingredients for a viral Reel or TikTok. All you need is a little structure, creativity, and the right tools.
๐ฒ Quick Tips Before You Start Filming
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๐ Charge your phone fully before the night out
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๐ถ Download music offline in case of signal drops
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๐ก Clean your lens โ clarity matters
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๐ต Pick a trending audio in advance (weโll show you how below)
๐ Step-by-Step: Creating a TikTok or Reel on Your Party Bus
Step 1: Choose Your Hook (0โ3 seconds)
Grab attention fast.
Ideas:
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โWe booked a party bus in London and THIS happenedโฆโ
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โPOV: Youโre on the best hen night ever ๐จโ
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A high-energy dance entrance or opening the champagne
๐ง SEO Tip: Hooks with keywords like London party bus, birthday party idea, or hen do in London boost visibility.
Step 2: Storyboard Your Shots
Plan a rough sequence:
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Boarding the bus
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Group cheers with champagne
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LED lights turning on
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Crowd dancing to the beat
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Outside landmarks like Tower Bridge, London Eye, or Big Ben
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A โslow-moโ entrance or outfit walk
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Funny/candid moments (someone singing off-key, etc.)
๐ก Pro Tip: If your party has a theme, highlight it! (See: Themed Playlist Ideas for Every Kind of Party Bus Event)
Step 3: Pick Your Audio
Use trending TikTok or Instagram sounds to boost engagement.
Go to TikTokโs Discover page or Reels’ Trending Audio tab and search for:
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โParty Busโ
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โGirls Night Outโ
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โBirthday Mashupโ
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โUK Trending Sounds July 2025โ
Tools to Find Trending Audio:
Step 4: Shoot Vertically in Short Clips
๐ฅ Record each shot in portrait mode (9:16)
๐ Keep clips between 1โ3 seconds for fast pacing
๐ธ Use slow-mo, boomerang, or time-lapse for variety
If your bus is moving, stabilise with both hands or lean against a seat for a steady shot.
Step 5: Edit with Free Mobile Tools
Top Apps for Editing:
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CapCut (FREE and TikTokโs best friend)
๐ก Add text overlays like:
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โHen Party in London Vibes ๐โ
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โWhen the champagne hits ๐พโ
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โOn our way to cause drama ๐โ
Step 6: Post at the Right Time
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TikTok: 6pmโ9pm UK time
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Instagram: 7pmโ10pm or lunchtime at 12pm
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Use hashtags like:
#LondonPartyBus#HenPartyUK#PartyBusReel#ChampagneToursLondon
Donโt forget to tag us @champagnetours.london so we can share your Reel with our 20k+ followers!
โจ Content Ideas for Reels & TikToks on the Party Bus
| Idea | Hook | Sound |
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| Champagne Toast | โThis is your sign to book a party busโฆโ | Cheers effect or Girls Just Wanna Have Fun |
| Outfit Reveal | โWhich one are you?โ | Rihanna transition sound |
| โPOV: Hen Partyโ | POV-style narration | Sassy trending sound |
| Stag Do Moments | โWhen the boys take overโฆโ | Classic rock or dance |
| Behind-the-Scenes | โSetting up for the nightโ | Lo-fi music |
๐ Bonus: Our Top 5 Viral Party Bus Reels (Real Client Videos)
๐ง Looking for examples of what NOT to do? Read: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Booking a Party Bus
๐ Tools & Accessories You Might Want to Bring
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๐ฑ Ring light or selfie light clip
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๐ค Wireless mic (for voiceovers later)
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๐ Confetti poppers (confirm with our team first)
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๐ Props like feather boas, shades, hats โ great for visual pop!