Bachelor Party Weekend Ideas

Bachelor parties can be laid-back events without getting wild.

Bachelor parties have a reputation for being crazy and debauched events filled with questionable adult behavior. If your bachelor buddy is a wholesome guy who just wants a fun weekend surrounded by good friends, opt for another bachelor weekend idea. Throw a party with some creativity and advance planning that won't get anyone in trouble with their girlfriend or the police.

Outdoors

For a group of good friends in search of a female-free boys' weekend, plan a camping trip. Don't just limit your trip to a simple great outdoors getaway. Find a ropes course, an extreme hike or a climbing excursion in a local reserve. Try geocaching for an intense scavenger hunt through nature by dividing up into teams and searching for clues hidden in nature reserves and along mountain trails.

Sports Themed

If your bachelor friend is a sports fanatic, plan a weekend of sports-themed fun before he ties the knot. Depending on the season, plan to get a block of tickets to a local sporting event, such as baseball in the summer or ice hockey in winter. Going to a sporting event is a good option if the bachelor and his fiancée insist on having a joint party. If you plan on having a boys' night out, head over to batting cages or the bowling alley for an evening of friendly competition. These types of activities are easy to plan for a large group of people and are very party-friendly as they are easily catered.

Getaway

If your bachelor's friends have slightly deeper pockets and a travel bug, a weekend getaway might be the perfect party option before matrimony. In the U.S., Las Vegas, Nevada is always a popular destination for last hurrah's before marriage and a popular place to party away your last days of singledom. For your bachelor weekend, book a few suites at a centrally located hotel and rent a limo or arrange a designated driver for the evening. Whether traveling across the country or to your local large metropolis, a bachelor weekend is sure to be unforgettable.

House Party

The ideal custom party for any occasion is a house party. Whichever friend has the most party-ready accommodation can play host for a weekend of beers, bonding, food and fun for your bachelor pal. Hire a caterer, rent DVDs, invite all of the groom's closest friends and throw a no-pressure party. A bachelor party weekend at the home of a friend is also a wallet-friendly option. Hosting at home allows the party to be as formal or informal as you like and there is an opportunity for joint bachelor and bachelorette parties to take place.

References

• The Plunge: 20 (Stripper-Free) Bachelor Party Ideas
• Geocaching: Home