Your Bachelor Party (Do's and Do Not's)

Whether you’re the best man looking for ideas or the groom wondering what to expect, here are some bachelor party tips:

Here’s the one part of the planning process that is actually fun, especially for the best man! Further, the best news for the groom is that you don’t have to plan a thing – your best man does.

After giving the best man the nod, offer up some guidelines for what you want from your bachelor party...a little guidance is always a good thing if you want your party to meet your expectations. Remember “guidelines” do not mean telling him exactly what you want down to the type of beer and the color hair of the strippers. This is supposed to be his tribute to you, so let him plan a few surprises for you. But giving him something to go on is key to making him as your best man feel important, and a part of your big day.

Bachelor Party Bible

Whether you’re a best man or the groom, here are some tips on what and what not
to do:

Don’t plan the party for the night before the wedding.

Don’t antagonize the bride, but don’t bow down to her either...this is
the GROOMS night with his buddies. This goes for both the best man and groom.

If you’re the best man, get help (including financial)from the other
guys to help plan, pay for and pull off the party.

Send out the invites
(email is fine) at least six to eight weeks before the event. Yes, you need to
send out invitations.

Buy bachelor party favors as keepsakes from an
epic night of adventure and fun as you send the groom off to his new life.

Alternative Bachelor Party Ideas

More and more grooms and their best man are opting for something different than the stereotypical bachelor. No surprise since strippers and a splitting headache do little for lasting memories spent with your best buds.

• Whitewater rafting
• Skydiving
• Golf outings
• Overnight at a cabin in the woods or other remote location
• RV Road Trip – Put the party on wheels.