As the summer wedding season approaches, it’s time for the Best Man to start thinking about bachelor party planning. Just as all aspects of wedding planning are becoming increasingly personalized, this is also the case for the bachelor party. Read on for some tips on planning an event that groom and guests will gladly remember.
Consider the kind of event the groom would most enjoy. There’s always going to be the guest who thinks it’s not a true bachelor party unless a strip club and/or casino is involved, but this certainly doesn’t have to be the case. Those who are closest to the groom already know if he would prefer a camping trip, baseball game or simply a high-end steak dinner with his closest friends and relatives. Be sure to plan all aspects of the party while keeping the groom in mind.
Include some element of surprise for the groom. The event and logistics don’t need to be kept secret, but it’s always fun to reserve some detail as a surprise. He knows you’re all attending a football game but doesn’t realize that you scored prime seats on the 50-yard line; his college roommate will be flying in from out-of-state, etc. You get the idea.
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Be practical and responsible. Don’t plan the bachelor party any closer than one week before the wedding, one month before the wedding is ideal. Invite the groom’s closest male friends and relatives but be aware of what some guests may not enjoy; if you suspect the groom’s father won’t want to hit the bars and clubs after dinner, suggest that he joins you for the dinner beforehand and brunch the next day. If you don’t have a designated driver, rent a limo or set aside cab fare for each person to safely make it home.
While the Best Man traditionally plans the bachelor party, all guests typically chip in to share the costs except of course the groom. A bachelor party can range from a simple dinner to a wild ‘Hangover’ style Vegas weekend, so after planning the time and place of your event, be sure to notify your guests so they know what to expect. Shop LookLoveSend.com for bachelor party invitations that can be easily customized and will ship the next business day.
