How to Plan a Stag Party Weekend
Although there is no set guide on when to begin planning a stag party weekend, a good rule of thumb is at least two months before the big party is to start. Basic plans should be made with the groom. He should ultimately give the final OK for the big bash. Read on to learn more.
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Pick the date. You should try to make the date at least 2 weeks before the wedding to allow time for recovery and to allow the groom to focus on last minute details. Don't set this date in stone until you hear back from all invited guests. You might need to make changes to fit everyone's schedule.
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Send out invitations with a specific RSVP date. Knowing how many men will attend will allow you to decide which activities will work out best for the group.
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Decide on a budget and stick to it. Depending on the events, the weekend might just be too expensive for some to attend. Consider everyone's finances when planning the events.
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Assign a treasurer. Someone is going to have to collect all the money and pay for the expenses. Pick your treasurer based on responsibility and trust. The amount collected for the party might be small, but then again, depending on the weekend plans, it could be a large sum and you want to know that the treasurer is trustworthy enough to handle large sums and responsible enough to pay deposits on time.
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Consider setting up temporary email accounts for those involved. Spouses and partners often share email accounts and the first rule of any stag party is secrecy.
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After collecting RSVP's and calculating the budget, decide on the location. Stag party weekends can be held locally or in a remote place halfway around the world. Be creative, just stay within the budget.
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Plan for the stripper to appear on Saturday night. You want this last full night to be a night that is remembered forever.
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Create a night club, gentleman's club or bar itinerary and call to make sure the location is able to handle your numbers and that they are willing to deal with possible rowdiness.
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Set up a kitty at the start of the party. Trying to collect funds Sunday morning after a hard few days of celebrations could be quite difficult. Having a kitty will also help keep the group together through most of the festivities.
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Plan the stag prank. No stag party should be without at least one good prank on the groom. Try to meet with several of the invitees to plan this important aspect of the stag party weekend.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider that not all the guests are going to know each other. The daytime events should help break the ice and bring the group together so the evenings are more fun, and without incident.
Consider a belly dancer or burlesque performer if the groom does not want a stripper. They can add a nice erotic flair to your weekend.
Hire a professional party company to work out all the details and make the reservations for you if planning a stag party weekend seems to be more than you can handle.
