The Bachelor Party

Too many bachelor parties fall foul of the usual tired clichés, obvious drinking games and bad organisation. With just a little bit of preparation and planning you can make it unforgettable however there is a lot to consider when planning the bachelor party;

Talk to the groom

Ask him if there is anything he has in mind, after all it’s his party.

Consider the bride’s feelings and concerns

A lap dancing club might seem like a good idea to you but it could be the cause of their first marital row before he’s even said “I do”.

Budget

It’s likely that the party will be made up of people from various walks of the groom’s life, family, work colleagues, sporting team mates, etc. Not everyone will have the same amount of cash to burn so bear this in mind when booking anything.

Team Kit

Are you planning on getting T-shirts, key rings, ID Tags or any other gifts or clothes for your group? Make sure you get the designs, names, photos, number of items needed organised well in advance so they arrive in plenty of time. Check out our Best Man Shop »

Get help

If your grand plans are proving too much to pull off alone then ask other members of the party to lend a hand.

Dare to be different

Think of something outstanding to make this Bachelor party the one you’ll all be talking about for years to come, if you need help and inspiration then there is plenty to choose from right here, check out our list of bachelor party ideas and bachelor party games.

Plan ahead

Don’t leave it until the last minute or you could find all your great ideas come to nothing as everything is already booked up. By booking well in advance you will not only find things are cheaper but you will also guarantee that your plans are not wrecked by being beaten to it by other bachelor parties with more organised best men.

Fun and games

We’ve all played drinking games with our mates but this is a special occasion and deserves a little more planning with games and events to make everyone agree that you really were the Best Man for the job. It might cost you the an few bucks here and there before the event but it’ll be worth it for the fun you’ll have, he’s only going to do this and he picked YOU as his Best Man for a reason.