How to Pick Invitations for a Stag Party
A stag party is, traditionally, a soon-to-be-married man's last chance to cut loose and have some fun his future wife might not approve of, to raise some money for wedding expenses, or simply to enjoy the company of his male friends. The style of the invitations are usually selected by the party's organizer, and will vary depending on the venue and the activities at the stag party.
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Instructions
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Compile a list of guests you wish to invite, or the names of people who are already confirmed guests. Tally up the numbers, keeping in mind the party venue and the activities you have planned for the event.
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Head to your local party store and browse their in-store selection of party invitations. They are likely to have at least a few standard stag party templates in stock. Pick one that matches the theme and tone of your party. If you want to promote a quiet, dignified evening, pick a design that conveys that to your guests. If you want things to get a little wild and crazy, choose a design that reflects that.
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Visit a print shop in your town or city to create custom party invitations that you will mail to the people on your invite list. This is an excellent alternative to store-bought invitations if the pre-manufactured invitations you found didn't quite match what you were looking for. Have a design in mind when you visit the store, and work with the print shop staff to finalize it. Simple black-and-white invitations can be mass-made at a relatively inexpensive price, though intricate color designs may run the bill a little higher.
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Gather the email addresses of the people you want to invite and use an online party planning service like Evite.com (see Resources below) to send an electronic invitation. Such sites offer design features that can help you create an individualized invitation. Best of all, they do it at no cost. All you need to join is a valid email address. Guests can also confirm online whether or not they are attending, email questions and post comments for other invitees to read.
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Follow up with your guests to make sure they received the invitations you sent, and, when the big day comes, let loose and have some fun!
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Tips & Warnings
Be sure to include any instructions your guests will need, such as whether or not an RSVP is required and directions to the venue, before you send your invitations out.
