How to Use Bachelor Party Etiquette

Even though you might not think that an alcohol fueled, pre-wedding bash has any do's and don'ts, there is an etiquette that applies even to bachelor parties. Everything from who throws the party to the limits of the debauchery must be considered.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Pick up the tab. If you're throwing a bachelor party for a friend who's getting married, make sure that you take care of everything, including all costs. It's OK to ask other attendees to split the cost of the party. However, the groom never pays for anything. This is a gift to him.

2. Let the groom set the tone. While you might want to do some crazy things during the bachelor party, it's the groom who calls the shots. So, if the groom wants to take the buddies to a ballgame rather than drink until passing out, follow his lead.

3. be discreet. What happens at the bachelor party stays at the bachelor party, no matter how wild things get. Even if you feel a need to "come clean" about something, you should know that it's a direct breach of etiquette.

4. Keep the groom on track to get married. While a bachelor party is meant to help the groom blow off some steam and go a little wild before the wedding, it is not meant to get the groom into more trouble than he can handle. One important part of bachelor party etiquette is that the craziness stops where the wedding plans start. So, look out for your bachelor buddy and make sure that he stays in good form.