Plan Out Your Own Stag Party and Surviving It!

Stag parties usually follow a very predictable patternDeciding the location of the stag will be dependent
- guys get together to drink beer, go to strip clubs,upon the type of activity, the duration of the
drink more beer, and more importantly, to put theactivity, and of course, your budget.
groom in the hot seat. This usually means requiringLooking for a place to spend your stag in your own
him to wear ridiculous outfits, making him drink morelocality won't be much of a problem. If you aren't so
than he can really stomach, and then there's the partfamiliar with the area, all you have to do is ask
where the groom's loyalty to the bride is put to test.around - dial a couple of phone numbers, or surf the
While this may be the type of stag party you'reweb.
familiar with, it isn't necessarily the only stag partyThe same thing applies when you want to travel to
there is. Believe it or not, you can have an organizedanother city. The only thing you'll have to consider is
stag party that can actually be fun for you. After all,the transportation expenses, the event itself, and of
it's your day, right?course, the availability of your guests.
Instead of having your best man plan out a party byOn the other hand, if you want to travel across the
himself, why not get involved in the preparations?world for the ultimate stag party, you'll have all the
This way you get to put in suggestions for activitiesabove-mentioned things to worry about, plus a few
you'd like to happen, and most important of all, youthousand dollars more. You can try contacting
can make sure that there are no embarrassingcompanies that specialize in this area, tell them what
surprises.you need, what you want, and then have them give
How Long Should a Stag Last?you a quote. If it sounds practical and fair, then you'll
An activity-based stag do can go on for as long as ahave it easier. If not, you'll have to do the asking by
whole weekend, or a quick one-nighter. For ayourself.
weekend stag, you may want to organize funAnything Else?
activities that you and your buds like to do - likeActually, before anything else, you'll have to make
paint-balling, go-kart racing, war game competitions,arrangements for the meals. A stag party is never a
or whatever interests you. If you want your stag tostag party without beer - and drinking on an empty
be a one-night stand, or a one-day stand event forstomach is not such a good idea. If you're hosting a
that matter, why not think of other fun, outdoormodest party, why not ask a friend who can cook
activities that won't have to last longer than 24 hrs?to help you out? If you're expecting at least 50
But if you prefer to stay indoors, ask your best manguests, hire a caterer!
to come up with fun activities that will keepAnd above all else, remember to have fun! But then
everyone entertained.again, be careful not to have too much fun,
Where Is the Best Place for the Event?otherwise, you might end up missing out on your
You can choose to have your party right in yourwedding!
own city, in another city, or even in another country!