The wedding date is inexorably approaching. But there are more and more things to do, as if no one had been doing anything for the last few months. It's time to wrap things up and start having fun. Now that the wedding is just around the corner, it’s time to think about holding a cool party – a bachelor party.
This is truly where you can have a blast! You should definitely use this opportunity. Traditionally, a bachelor party is held so that the groom can say goodbye to his bachelor life. He invites friends, everyone has fun exclusively in the company of men.
When organizing a fun party, there are a number of things you need to consider. Almost anyone can just get together and drink a box of vodka. But how can you turn this evening into an unforgettable adventure, so that later your friends will remember with nostalgia how cool it was “back then”?
What does a bachelor party consist of?
There are things without which organizing a bachelor party is impossible, although it can be arranged, but it will no longer be a bachelor party. So, the key components.
Friends
We invite only the best. Some people believe that the more people at the bachelor party, the better. But no, this is not an ordinary party. We call only proven people, with whom you can go through thick and thin. Sometimes force majeure situations occur at a bachelor party that no one expected; it is important that your friends do not “burn you down.”
Alcohol
For which, in fact, we are gathering (just kidding). But there is no way to do without it. It’s good when you have a choice - vodka, wine, cognac. Everyone has different tastes. Although if you know who prefers what, it’s even easier. You can also buy beer. And don’t forget to stock up on mineral water, a jar of cucumbers with brine, maybe ayran (real, mountain) - it will come in handy in the morning.
Entertainment
You won't just drink, will you?! Consider pocketing balls as a fun activity for everyone to do at cards. And if you choose a suitable place for the evening, then this in itself will be entertainment. For example, some people throw a bachelor party in a bathhouse or billiard room.
As an option for a bachelor party - a game of paintball
Meeting place can not be Changed
Where to spend your bachelor party? At home under the watchful eye and ear of your neighbors? Obviously not a winning option, given the possible reputational and information costs.
At a Mediterranean resort with visits to clubs and strip bars? The event will leave a vivid mark not only in your memory, but also on your bank account.
I will try to present the main ideas without going to extremes:
- restaurant, pub, pizzeria;
- rented apartment, cottage for a day;
- event space;
- sauna, bathhouse, water park;
- sports, hunting, fishing;
- Outdoors;
- yacht rental.
Budget
If leisurely conversations at the table, accompanied by soft music, are fully capable of fully satisfying your secret fantasies, then choose your favorite restaurant, pizzeria or pub for your bachelor party.
The choice of a rented apartment or cottage will give you greater freedom in choosing an entertainment program. I can recommend this option as the most budget-friendly and convenient for guests and the hero of the occasion.
Bathhouse or sauna are traditional places. Hot couples liberate and relax, conducive to casual conversation. The choice of show programs is also very wide in such places. You can hold such a party in a water park.
Do you want to have fun and benefit your health? If you are friends who love hunting, fishing, skiing or hiking, I advise you not to change your passions and spend it doing your favorite activity. What could be better than an evening spent around the fire with like-minded people.
More expensive and cooler
If you want to give your party the atmosphere of a real show, you should definitely opt for renting a special event space. In this case, the bachelor party program should correspond to the surroundings of the place. I wouldn’t call this a budget option, but is it worth saving on an event that may never happen again in your life?
A vacation on a yacht will allow you to completely relax. Freedom, liberation and exclusivity are guaranteed for your bachelor party. A party in nature that excludes casual contacts with strangers - what could be better for people who value entertainment that ensures privacy for the participants.
Are strippers necessary?
Many guys believe that this is a mandatory “attribute” of a bachelor party. These hot girls come out of the cake or ring the doorbell and blow your mind with their dances. It’s up to you whether to invite them or not, decide after consulting with your friends. But if the bride is too jealous, it’s hardly worth doing this, even if you try so that she doesn’t find out. Sometimes friends make an agreement and invite a stripper without the knowledge of the groom to make a surprise. The girl “spuds” the groom in every possible way; of course, she doesn’t go to extremes (in most cases).
Don't let yourself be disappointed
In any case, if these are your best friends, then discuss all the nuances at once. In order to understand, you should count on someone and let go of the situation, doing the pre-wedding turmoil, or you still need to take the bachelor party into your own hands, without relying on anyone.
And to avoid disappointment, I advise you to immediately prepare yourself for the fact that this is your responsibility, and since you invite, that means you have to pay. And then how it will turn out.
Usually good friends do not stay away, especially since this can be an excellent gift for the wedding day - saving your expenses, which are already considerable in connection with preparations for registration.
Where to have a bachelor party
This is where you can show your wits and creative thinking to the fullest! For a good company, it is not so important where to gather, but if you still think about this issue, the bachelor party will be remembered for a long time. Here are some options.
- Karaoke . Are you afraid that people will laugh at your voice? You don’t have to sing this way, but even if you do that, it’s okay, it will be more fun. Karaoke bars have stylish ambiance, so your photos will turn out beautiful.
- In the natural environment . If you are incorrigible fishermen, then you can spend this night near a lake or river. Just be careful so that no one gets drunk and wants to drown themselves. You can also settle down in the forest - build a hut and barbecue. Descents along a fast-moving river are also an option, but only if you are sober. So you have quite a wide choice.
- Yacht . A bachelor party on the water in the summer heat has its advantages - coolness, clean water, fresh air. An alternative is to hire several boats and have a race. When the competition is over, everyone goes to the cafe and has fun there.
- VIP restaurant . Some guys say that this only happens once in a lifetime, hire an expensive restaurant and party there all night with their friends. Yes, that's also an option. Just don’t forget that with a modest budget you won’t be able to relax like that. Although, who knows, if you have real friends, they can throw a bachelor party together, or rather, with money.
- At home . If there is not much money, then this is logical. You can also have a lot of fun at home, but if you live in an apartment building, then be prepared for the neighbors to be unhappy. If one of your friends has a private house or cottage, perhaps he will solve this problem.
- Travelling by car . You can create a route and go on a trip. But keep in mind that drinking under such conditions will be difficult.
- Reconstruction of historical events . Nowadays there are many groups that are engaged in reconstructing some historical events and taking direct part in them. Don’t want to feel like a WWII hero or a Russian soldier at Borodino? Fight to the last, and when “ours” win, go and drink in joy.
- If your budget allows, you can go to another country . Only then will the bachelor party last for several days. Will your fiancee go for this?
How to organize?
It’s quite possible for a large and noisy group of men to go to the nearest bar and just have fun there. But everyone probably wants such a party to be somehow unusual and memorable for the groom and his friends for a long time. There are several ideas that will definitely be useful to all those who are planning to organize a bachelor party in the near future.
Agree that every man loves extreme sports and speed. Therefore, you can organize a bachelor party in some unusual place, for example, organize real go-kart racing. All guys love to race cars, and karting is the best option.
It is quite possible to organize a small buffet there, so that later you can celebrate the victory of one of your friends together. In addition, you can pre-order original and commemorative diplomas for each participant in this impromptu competition. Of course, the main diploma should go to the groom.
If the groom doesn’t like cards, but loves speed, then it’s quite possible to go out of town and drive ATVs to his heart’s content in nature. And if the season has already begun, then you can go on snowmobiles. Being in nature, it is quite possible to arrange a kind of quest. You can organize everything in advance, and they will help you make cards with interesting tasks. It will be fun to drive around in nature, go through various obstacles, and eventually find the main prize. At the end of such a quest, you can present the groom with a gift prepared in advance, or have a party in a forest house. The guy will definitely like this bachelor party.
Things you shouldn't do at a bachelor party
A bachelor party is a bachelor party, but some things are not recommended. Otherwise there will be a quarrel. For example, you shouldn’t try to meet any girl. Before you know it, something juicy will happen. How will you look into the eyes of your beloved later? Will you just watch how your conscience behaves at this time? The bride will leave you and leave.
You should also not try to sneak into a bachelorette party. This is often what guys do. Or have you forgotten that while you're having fun, your lover is doing the same thing? If a crowd of men ends up in a crowd of beautiful maidens, then the two holidays will merge into one. This is wonderful, perhaps it will be more fun for some, but farewell to the bachelor lifestyle will never happen. In addition, you will be under the watchful eyes of your beloved bride. You will have to limit yourself in many things. Do you need it? So don’t disturb each other, let everyone celebrate in their own “half.”
A professional photographer will capture the best shots of your holiday
Alcoholic drinks are one of the key components of a bachelor party. Surely everyone will be very “under the influence”, and the next day the head will make itself felt. Therefore, it is best to plan your bachelor party in advance; you do not need to get ready the day before the wedding, it is better to do it a week in advance. You will have time to relax, get yourself in order and “collect” your thoughts. It is important to look not only cheerful, but also cheerful on your wedding day. It’s unlikely that this will happen the day after the bachelor party, and besides, fumes are inevitable.
You should not try to take photographs yourself or film what is happening on a video camera. You won't get good material. It is better to negotiate with a professional photographer, he can take beautiful shots before the party starts.
What it is?
Before the wedding, you should definitely have a bachelor party - this is the opinion of many modern guys. Throwing a party in honor of the groom is a unique tradition that has long taken root in many countries around the world. As a rule, such an event is quite fun. A group of friends led by the groom gathers, and everyone celebrates the last days of their friend’s bachelor life.
Usually a bachelor party is held in such a way that later the groom, and all the other friends, have something to remember. The young groom should experience all the delights of a wild, bachelor life at this party organized in his honor.
There is a stereotype that at a bachelor party a variety of alcohol must flow like a river, there must be crowds of dancers ready to do anything, and so on. Usually this opinion is shared by brides who always oppose such parties. But very often, bachelor parties go completely differently than the girls think. The event can be interesting, fun and completely within the bounds of decency. Let's look at some ideas on how to organize such a bachelor party. But more on that a little later.
Bachelor Party Invitations
You need to invite someone to a bachelor party not today, when there are only a few hours left before it, but in advance, two to three weeks in advance. People need to plan their affairs. If you tell them too late, they may not get to your party, even if they really want to.
The invitation format can be at your discretion. You can send postcards, although men are unlikely to do this, but just for fun. It’s not worth sending an email, but what if they don’t notice it? It is best to call a mobile phone.
If you have good friends, and your budget is limited, then let them help as much as they can. Only this information needs to be presented tactfully. For example, if you want to go fishing, let one bring the gear, another take care of the dishes, a third about the tent, etc.
Have you decided on the exact date for your bachelor party? Check to see if you or your friends have anything important to do that day, such as work. It will be very disappointing if someone cannot come.
Have fun, but don't go overboard. Congratulations to you!
When is it held?
As a rule, after the engagement and before the wedding day, the newlyweds have at least a month left. Therefore, a bachelor party can be arranged on any day before the celebration. Of course, it is better not to organize such events just a day or two before the wedding itself. After all, the last week before such an important event is always stressful, and there are still a lot of things that need to be done before the wedding. Therefore, the ideal time to hold a bachelor party is to organize it two weeks before the wedding itself.
If there is very little time left, you can organize a party for the groom at least five days before the wedding. This is just enough time for all the bachelor party participants to recover after the party and attend the wedding in full health.
Who pays for the bachelor party? Groom?
And finally, the main question - who pays for this pleasure? Ideally, this task falls on the shoulders of the witness. But usually the groom or all participants contribute to the payment. There is another option. Friends pay for everything themselves and, thus, actually give a bachelor party to a friend. And most often in the form of a practical joke. For example, they call the groom to solve important problems, which will ultimately turn out to be a celebration.
To summarize, we note that it is better to hold a party 2-3 days before registration. Besides, it needs to be planned. It would be a good idea to discuss the idea and menu with all participants. And, by the way, only friends should be among the invitees. After all, it is then that the bachelor party will take place the way you want - fun, creative, on a grand scale. As, in fact, it is expected when changing the status “free” to o.
