How to Throw a Bachelor Party
Throw a bachelor party that everyone will be sure to remember. At least, parts of it.
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You Will Need
- Schedule
- Guest list
- Budget
- Location
- Entertainment
- Camera
- Car service (optional)
Steps
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Step 1
Schedule
Schedule the party a few days before the wedding, but preferably at least a week ahead of time. Scheduling a party the night before the wedding is usually a mistake.
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Step 2
Invite friends and family
Invite the groom's male friends and relatives.
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Step 3
Set up a budget
Plan a budget for the party and figure out how much each guest is willing to spend.
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Overestimate the cost per person to make sure all the expenses are covered.
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Step 4
Pick the location
Pick a location for the party. Popular bachelor party destinations vary from Las Vegas to local bars to camping in the outdoors.
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Hire a car service if the party includes drinking and no one wants to be the designated driver.
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Step 5
Plan activities
Plan the evening so that there's never a dull moment. Consider hiring entertainment, going golfing, gambling, or camping.
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Step 6
Have fun
Have fun. Bachelor parties are a chance for everyone to have a good time, but don't let it get too out of control.
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Step 7
Take pictures
Take lots of pictures at the party, but don't take pictures of anything too incriminating.
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Bachelor parties originated in fifth-century Sparta.
