Traditionally, the best man is the one responsible for handling the planning of the bachelor party.
While rumors are always rampant that a bachelor party must include excessive drinking and strippers, nothing could be farther from the truth.
The last thing you want to do is create a lot of misery and trouble for the groom to be.
Plan a tasteful party so that the bride can relax knowing her soon to be husband is not doing something he shouldn't be.
It is considered in bad taste to plan an outing that would put the groom in a jeopardized and possibly undesirable situation.
As a general guideline, if the bride would be angry about the event you are planning, plan something different.
The groom and the other members of the wedding party should have input into the date of the party.
Get input from the groom concerning the guest list.
Asking the bride for guest list input is recommended as well.
You do not want to offend anyone by inadvertently leaving them off of the guest list.
There are many ways to celebrate a bachelor party other than barhopping and visiting strip clubs.
You can plan a weekend boating trip.
Even if you do not own a boat, you can look into renting a houseboat and planning a fun weekend trip on the water just for the guys.
Other ideas include sporting events, paintball, camping, deep sea fishing, or bowling.
Keep in mind that the groom should be the main focus when making the party plan.
It should be based on something he likes to do.
Try to avoid having the bachelor party on the night before the wedding.
The groom has enough on his mind the night before his wedding and does not need to be worn out and tired on the special day.
Estimate all the costs of the event in advance of the party date.
Sometimes the father of the bride or groom is willing to pay for the bachelor party.
If not, an alternate solution usually involves collecting money from the party guests.
The groom should not pay any part of the bachelor party expense.
Handle the collection of money in advance of the party date.
The party itself is not the time to handle the party finances.
If you do end up planning a party that involves alcohol, then arrange for transportation in advance.
This can be a designated driver, a limousine, a taxi, or a party bus.
The last thing you want to have happen is an unnecessary tragic accident because of poor party planning on your part.
If drinking is to be involved, then a designated driver is absolutely necessary.
Allow other guests to have some input into the party plan also.
Brainstorming can provide a lot of useful ideas that you may not have considered.
Plan your event in advance and make sure you have considered all the costs involved.
Plan an event the groom will enjoy, and keep safety in mind.
Have fun planning your bachelor party!