Original Bachelor Party Ideas
Planning an original bachelor party involves consideration of the groom's likes, dislikes and interests. Bachelor parties are celebrations with the common theme of bidding farewell to a single lifestyle and getting rid of prewedding jitters, usually in fun and creative ways.
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History
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The first bachelor parties were held in 5th century Greece, in the city of Sparta. Men would host a dinners in honor of the groom. In western civilization, it's tradition for the groom's best man or male siblings and relatives to plan the party.
Groom's Interests
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One popular option is to travel to an new location. The party planner can customize this celebration by incorporating personal, vocational or recreational interests of the groom. Thus, a groom could be feted at a river rafting, cattle driving or hang-gliding party with his buddies or could spend his pre-wedding day helping a needy family by renovating or building a new home.
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Joint Fiancee Parties
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The best man may team with the maid or matron of honor to host a joint fiancee party. Again, the wishes of both parties should be considered. The host could plan a party celebrating the event or location that brought the future husband and wife together. The couple may also appreciate an afternoon or evening open house where participants are encouraged to bring a memento or tidbit of importance. If the couple enjoys movies, arrange for an in-home movie screening party complete with red carpet, movies, popcorn and mock awards.
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- Photo Credit on the party image by Alexey Klementiev from Fotolia.com
