Bachelor Party Ideas: Alternatives to a Wild Night Out
Are you looking for bachelor party ideas that are an alternative to a wild night out with the boys? If so, read this article.
The bachelor party is a pre-wedding tradition which is all about spending time with close friends and family before a man makes the transition from being single to being a husband. Usually it the the best man which is responsible for bachelor party planning. While some guys do prefer the traditional wild night out, what about the guy who has already sowed his wild oats, wants to celebrate his wedding with friends but also wants to keep his future wife happy? What options does the best man have when planning a non-traditional bachelor party? You are in luck, because we have some great bachelor party ideas that will keep everyone happy.
First, the bachelor party is the one wedding event which is completely about the groom. Planning can involve a lot of details, so it is best to recruit a friend or two to help with the planning.
If the groom has decided a wild night on the town is not his style, the next question to ask is what does he usually do to have fun? If he’s a golfer, a golf tournament with friends followed by a barbecue is a perfect choice. If it is a weekend away the groom wants, a golf resort complete with a golf lesson with a golf pro could be the perfect party.
Local sporting events, whether live, on the big screen TV in someone’s home or at the groom’s favorite sport bar might be a good fit. A backpacking trip, camping weekend or overnight on a houseboat are also great “guy only” events. Deep sea fishing, white water rafting, bicycling or even scuba diving are all unique alternatives to strippers and too many watered down drinks in a gentleman’s club. When in doubt ask the groom or the bride for ideas and be open to doing something new.
Two big questions that often go along with bachelor party planning is who to invite and who is going to pay for the celebration. Traditionally, the bride’s father, the groom’s father and other male family members are included, as well as the guys in the wedding party.
Who pays for the party can be a bit tricky. Sometimes the bride or groom’s father will offer to pay, especially if they see the party will be fun and not a wild night that may cause problems in the future. Another option is to estimate the cost of the bachelor party and ask everyone who is attending to contribute to the party. Of course the guest of honor should not be expected to contribute money for the party
Now that have great bachelor party ideas that will keep everyone happy, it’s time to plan the party and get the celebration started.
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