Tips for Planning a Bachelor Party
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The best man plays an important role in the planning and preparation for the wedding day. There are several responsibilities and the honor of planning the bachelor party is typically given to the best man. This is your friends last night of “freedom” and you want it to be a memorable one. This party is for the groom and all his friends so there are many things to take into consideration so planning should not be done at the last minute.
It is important to pick the date for the party as soon as possible so that you don’t conflict with all the other wedding related parties and events. You can have a bachelor party a month before the wedding but do not plan this party the night before the wedding day. Many of the guests at the bachelor party will also be participating in or attending the wedding. The guest will need to be fully rested and look their best on the wedding day.
This guest list should be put together by you and the groom. The groom will know who he wants to invite to the party.
When choosing a theme, take into account the groom’s personality. Is he the type that would like a wild night or just a simple get together with friends? Also, when choosing the theme, consider the guest who will be attending.
Decide what type of food will be served at the party. It is not mandatory that food be served and you probably won’t be required to feed everyone but having some type of snacks or hors d’oeuvres will add to the festivities. The location can dictate what is available to the guest or you can have the party catered.
Here’s where the fun comes in, the entertainment. Respecting the wishes of the groom is important when deciding what and/or who will be the entertainment. This is where they type of guy the groom is comes into play. However, the groom probably wouldn’t object to you throwing in a couple of surprises for the entertainment. Some entertainment ideas included...
- Scavenger Hunt - Make out a list of things the bachelor needs to do during the night out.
If there will be alcoholic beverages being consumed at the party, designated drivers should be identified ahead of time. Consider getting a limo or taxi service to ensure everyone gets home after the festivities.
