| The answer is maybe "Yes" and maybe "No" | | | | from Friday night to Sunday afternoon, and some |
| Traditionally, one of the key responsibilities of the Best | | | | even start on Thursday. This gives those from out of |
| Man is to plan the Bachelor Party...along with getting | | | | town, time to travel and also allows everyone to relax, |
| the Groom to the church on time and not forgetting | | | | socialize, relive memories and start some new ones. |
| the ring, toasts, etc. | | | | Everything from golfing to sky diving is now being |
| However in this hectic world, with guys living in | | | | considered for these gatherings. These are |
| different states, with a variety of schedules; planning a | | | | mini-vacations for a group of friends and, in some |
| Bachelor Party and getting it right can be a chore. If | | | | cases, have turned into annual events. Everyone pays |
| the Groom wants to see all his best buddies and have | | | | their own transportation costs. The weekend ground |
| an event full of laughs and memories, he and the Best | | | | costs are usually split between all the groomsmen so |
| Man may have to collaborate and take the following | | | | that the Groom goes free. Everyone is usually |
| factors into account. | | | | surprised how reasonable the costs are, considering |
| * Whom should be invited? | | | | this is a mini-vacation and a chance to experience |
| * When should the event take place? | | | | something new for the group. |
| * How long should it last? | | | | How can the Bachelor Party be made "special" This is |
| * How can it be made "special"? | | | | where the Best Man and the Groom need to put their |
| * Who can make the arrangements? | | | | heads together. What is it that would make this a |
| Whom should be invited? This is an important first | | | | memorable occasion for the Groom? It is more than |
| decision, since the make-up and size of the group will | | | | consuming as much beverage as possible and waking |
| have an effect on the rest of the planning. If relatives | | | | up the next day with a strange tattoo. Great |
| (Dad, a favorite Uncle, teenage brothers) are to be | | | | memories are made of sharing an adventure, a special |
| included it will influence what type of an event, where it | | | | dinner, or sitting around a campfire telling tales from the |
| happens and how long it lasts. Two and three day | | | | past. Herding cattle and then challenging each other to |
| excursion or adventure weekends are becoming more | | | | ride a mechanical bull makes for a never to be |
| popular and can accommodate participants of all ages. | | | | forgotten weekend. Special T-shirts, with the date and |
| The focus is on adventure and making memories, | | | | Groom's name, videos of the adventure...even an |
| along with celebration, so that older relatives and | | | | engraved memento to be presented to the Groom at |
| younger siblings don't feel out of place. The same type | | | | the wedding reception are now becoming more |
| of event can also apply for best buddies that are | | | | common bachelor party ideas. |
| scattered across the country. A geographically | | | | Who can make the arrangements? As was indicated |
| centered location coupled with a two/three day event | | | | in the opening, planning a memorable and exciting |
| reduces travel time and gives them time to relax and | | | | Bachelor Party can be complicated and often is |
| compare notes from the past and present. | | | | overwhelming for the Best Man, even with bachelor |
| When should the event take place? There are several | | | | party ideas from the Groom. The important thing is |
| factors to be considered. If the Bachelor Party is to be | | | | keep the idea, not lose the enthusiasm and let |
| a weekend adventure event it should be well | | | | someone else do all the planning. Destination weddings |
| separated from the wedding itself. This will give | | | | have been around for years, and wedding planners or |
| groomsmen from out of town time to return home, get | | | | bridal consultants have used their knowledge to take |
| back to work and regroup before leaving for the | | | | the pressure off the Bride. Now the same logic can be |
| wedding. Also some types of bachelor parties ideas | | | | applied to the Bachelor Party. New tour companies |
| encompass adventures that are best done at certain | | | | have set up weekend adventures with just the right |
| times of the year, eg lake fishing, white water rafting. | | | | touch, just the right location, just the right ingredients, to |
| Local bachelor parties with local groomsmen can be | | | | meet everyone's expectation. |
| held the weekend prior to the wedding or the more | | | | Let's face it....weddings aren't everyday events...and the |
| traditional night before the wedding. If the plan is for a | | | | Bride certainly has lots of input. Why should Bachelor |
| "destination" adventure weekend, then plans and | | | | Parties be different? The Groom should have input |
| reservations should be made early, using only reputable | | | | and can do everything from hint to the Best Man, to |
| tour company with Bachelor Party experience. | | | | picking the adventure. Brides love the idea of her |
| How long should the Bachelor Party last? Weekend | | | | fiancé involved in something other than the |
| events are becoming much more common. They last | | | | "traditional" wild party, so go for it guys! |