Bachelor Parties

Tips for Planning Bachelor Parties

Bachelor parties mean different things to different people. Some parties are informal gatherings, while others are large and rowdy celebrations planned months in advance. However, it’s a good idea to remember the following tips whenever you’re planning a bachelor party:

• A bachelor party is traditionally organized by either the best man or the groom-to-be’s male sibling. However, some bachelor parties are planned by a close male friend.
• The groom-to-be should not pay for any activities associated with the bachelor party.
• It’s a good idea to discuss finances before the party starts so all guests know how much they will be expected to pay.
• Don’t hold the party the night before the wedding, especially if you’re planning on making alcohol a large part of the event.
• Think twice before planning activities that might lead to injury. Bachelor parties are not the best places to try skydiving for the first time. The bride-to-be will be very upset if her future husband shows up for the ceremony with a broken arm!

Bachelor Party Activities

Traditionally, bachelor parties often include the following activities:

• Drinking
• Smoking cigars
• Gambling
• Hiring a stripper or escort
• Pranks and practical jokes

A bachelor party can either take place at the host’s home or your favorite local bar or casino. However, bachelor parties should be "guys only" events. So, make sure the wives and girlfriends of your guests are otherwise occupied if you decide to have the party at someone’s home.

Of course, safety should always be a consideration when you’re planning a night of drunken debauchery. Use a designated driver or rent hotel rooms for your party guests.

Good Clean Fun

When you’re planning a bachelor party, it’s important to respect the groom-to-be’s wishes. Remember, this event is about celebrating him and his upcoming marriage. It’s not just another excuse for you to throw a crazy party. So, if the groom doesn’t feel comfortable with the idea of a stripper or a keg party, plan on having a more casual celebration. Consider the following ideas:

• Tickets to a rock concert
• Attending a live sporting event
• Paintball
• Pool
• Video games
• Darts
• A day at beach
• Karaoke
• A movie night featuring flicks such as Bachelor Party, a 1984 comedy starring Tom Hanks

If money is no object and you’re looking to plan a truly memorable event, consider an Adventure Bachelor Party. This party planning service lets you take the groom-to-be and a group of his closest friends on a mini-vacation that includes activities such as skydiving, bungee jumping, white water rafting, hunting, fishing, or camping.

Additional Information

If you’re interested in learning more about organizing a memorable bachelor party, check out the following resources:

• Bachelor party gifts
• Bachelor party decorations
• How to plan a bachelor party
• Bachelor party planning tips
• Party tips for the best man