A bachelor party is the only pre-wedding event where the groom gets all the attention. It is a boys’ only event with various activities that the groom likes. Whether a bachelor party is successful or not comes down to the planning.
The best man is usually in charge of the planning. While everybody can contribute, the ideas of the groom and what he loves must be considered.
So, how do you plan for a bachelor party?
There is no single best plan for bachelor parties. Everything depends on the groom’s interests and preferences. A bachelor party can be overly expensive or very affordable, depending on the events of the day. However, as a rule, the groom pays for nothing.
What you do on the specific day determines whether it’s a great part or not. You need to have the bachelor party 1-4 months before the wedding. There is a lot involved in planning a bachelor party so let’s get started.
Steps to planning the best bachelor party
Create a guest list
First, this is a boys’ event, so the guest should have the closest buddies of the groom. A bachelor party guest list is quite different from a wedding guest list. In fact, not everybody at the bachelor party will attend the wedding.
Ultimately, it is up to the groom to decide who comes and who doesn’t come. The groom decides the friends he wants and the exact numbers. However, make sure you gauge their interests before committing to a final guest list.
Set up a group chat
Once you’ve agreed on the guest list, create a chat group. On the group, get a view of the members and how willing they are to travel, commit and contribute. The groom will not be paying for anything, so members must be willing to contribute, give their time and effort. Once you have a clear indication of what members are willing to do and contribute, you can start thinking of the location and events of the day.
Establish a budget
How much are you going to spend on the bachelor party? Depending on what your groom likes, establish a budget that will cater for the event.
If you have to travel, consider travel expenses, hotel bookings, meals, and much more.
Choose the perfect venue
The best thing about bachelor parties is that they can happen anywhere. You can have the party in the groom’s hometown, Las Vegas, a favorite bar, in the woods camping, or just anywhere. The ideal location comes down to what the groom wants.
Do you prefer a chilled-out evening playing game or a wild night of partying? Whatever your interests, make sure you choose a location and decide on the time.
Next, send out invitations to members early enough to enable time to prepare well.
Plan activities for the day
Now that you have a guest list, a budget, and a perfect venue, you need to plan activities of the day. Bachelor parties can have several activities starting early in the day all the way to the night. The best man can visit the venue and make bookings if necessary. You want to make sure nothing goes wrong on the D-Day.
Conclusion
Having clear plan months before the bachelor party starts ensures everything runs smoothly. You need to have a clear guest list, events of the day, venue, and budgets planned in advance. While things don’t always go as planned, when you’ve set out everything early, your bachelor party will be a successful one.