Organizing the perfect stag party involves much more than meets the eye. This party should be full of thrills, adventure, and exceed the groom’s wildest dreams and expectations.
It is his last night as a ”free man”, after all. You may as well make it remarkable.
It doesn’t matter if you’re only going for one night, a weekend, or a full-on vacation. It should be one of the most memorable nights the groom ever experiences.
Chances are, if you’re the best man, the responsibly falls solely on you to plan, prepare, and execute a killer bash that will be remembered for years to come.
Stag parties don’t happen every day – so when they do, you have to go all out. We’ve put together five essentials that every stellar stag party needs to be a winner.
1) A Concrete Plan For The Stag Party
If you want to throw an unforgettable stag do, you’re going to have to accept that it won’t be all fun and excitement. (Right away at least).
The planning and preparation may not be glamorous – but it’s crucial to any great stag bash.
A Few Areas to Consider in Your Planning:
- Destination
- Hotel
- Transportation
- Entertainment
- Packing
- Expenses
- Extra costs
Destination and Accommodation
Make sure when you’re deciding on a destination and accommodation, you book it six weeks in advance. Leaving it until the last moment will be disastrous and may end up costing you the entire party.
If you want all your invitees to attend, it’s best to stay with something more local. Otherwise, cost may be a factor for some guests.
Packing
While you don’t want to overpack, you also want to ensure you have all the essentials. Such as changes of clothing, a phone, phone charger, money, any party supplies, and a fancy-schmancy outfit for the big night.
Don’t forget the essentials for the ever-looming hangover that will surely follow.
Expenses
When planning a stag party you must take into count the cost. A stag bash can get pricey if you don’t plan it properly and take advantage of any deals.
It’s said that men spend twice as much as women when it comes to stag and hen parties. £300 million is being spent every year in the UK on these parties.
Entertainment
When you’re booking your accommodation and other details for the party, it’s smart to plan exactly what entertainment you plan to enjoy.
2) Outstanding Entertainment
When it comes to entertainment, you should plan it out meticulously – so you have a smooth, problem-free evening.
Some Common Activities During Stag Parties:
- Party Boats
- Paintball
- Water Sports
- Theme Parks
- Pub crawls
- Affordable escort services
Let’s be real. Most stag parties tend to surround around beautiful women. It’s your best friend’s last night as a bachelor, after all.
Typically the best man is going to ensure his best buddy will have a captivating time at his stag party, which usually involves a discreet escort service or strip club. But either way, you’ll want to arrange all of this far in advance.
Even check with restaurants you may attend — some are better suited for bachelor parties than others.
3) The Right Group of People
The thing is, grooms may have friends from all walks of life. Some may be your best buddies, and some — not so much. And some may be father-in-laws or family members, who you may or may not want crashing the party.
Typically, it’s tradition for the best man to arrange everything for the stag party — without input from the groom. The groom has chosen you because he fully trusts you and your judgment.
And if you’re the one appointed with the duty of planning this entire affair, you’re likely going to be in charge of who to invite. So avoiding annoying mishaps is resting single-handedly on your shoulders.
So if you’re aware that long-lost second-cousin Johnny is a rowdy drunk and will likely start a fist fight with another member of the group — perhaps scratch them off of the list.
With the right group of men, it will be an exhilarating night for everybody, not just the groom.
4) A Budget
Although it’s not the sexiest topic, a budget is crucial to every good shindig. Even if math wasn’t your best subject, you’ll need to work out a budget based on what each person in the group can pay.
You can use a spreadsheet to make it simple if you’re more of a visual guy, or you can wing it and write some notes down.
But whatever you do, make sure you find out how much the night is going to cost so you can get the cash up front from everybody in the group. As mentioned previously, it’s smart to book your hotel and other accommodations 6-weeks ahead of time.
Expenses to Consider:
- Hotel or accommodation
- Escort services or strip club
- Any activities or events
- Alcohol
- Food/Resturant
- Rental car
- Extra costs
Once you’ve settled on whether you’re going for a one-night party, a weekend, or a full-on vacation – you can estimate the total costs and divide it up accordingly.
5) A Sense of Humour
Perhaps the last thing you would expect on the best man’s checklist is laughs. As it is easy to get lost in the dullness of the planning, if you let it.
But you don’t have to let the preparation become tedious or boring. Laughs and cheer can make the process almost as fun as the party itself. Almost.
Especially if you’re busy planning hilarious or embarrassing pranks to take the party up a notch.
Stag parties are famous for pulling pranks on the groom, and there’s no shortage of ideas out there.
Whether or not you decide to incorporate pranks into your stag night, you can still have a blast by letting loose. Even the most uptight grooms may enjoy the odd prank or two after a few drinks.
The bottom line: whoop it up, before and during your best mate’s stag party. And always bring your sense of humour.
Final Thoughts
It can be a daunting task to actually plan a stag party. But the party itself makes it well worth it.
When you’re in the planning and preparation stage of a stag bash, it’s critical to ensure you have the essentials covered.
Sure, there are some bachelors who enjoy their last night of freedom doing water sports or playing poker. But, it’s become the common theme to spice up the evening a bit more than that.
If you’re ready to spice up your stag party, contact us for more information.