Bachelor Party Ideas

- Bachelor party is about one person: the groom-to-be. This is his opportunity to enjoy activities celebrating his impending nuptials with his groomsmen and friends without the watchful eye of wives, girlfriends, and the bride-to-be. Because of this, most bachelor parties revolve around male-dominated activities that women aren’t usually interested in joining. The key to a successful bachelor party is to determine what the groom-to-be enjoys, and catering to those interests by celebrating him.

                             Creative bachelor party ideas include:
Limo Rental: Rent a limo and go around New York City, visit different bars and just drive around while having fun inside the super stretch limousines.
Poker Night: Themed accessories can create an entire poker party venue, and watching poker championships while playing with friends can be a great way to relax at home.
Casino Trip: Traveling to a casino can be a long bachelor party weekend including different gambling activities, good food, and other entertainment.
Sporting Events: A skybox or suite is a great location for a sports-themed bachelor party, complete with catered food, excellent views, and other spectacular service.
Movie Night: Guy-favorites such as the Matrix, Die Hard, and other action movies can be the focal point of a cinematic bachelor party, including nachos, pizza, and other movie snacks.
Homecare Party: While it may not seem like much fun, gathering all the groomsmen together to help with lawn care, washing the car, and doing minor home repairs can not only be an opportunity for horseplay and casual fun, but it’s a great help to the groom-to-be to have these chores taken care of before the wedding.
Sportsmen Event: Whether it’s a day of fishing on a nearby lake or hunting in the backcountry, enjoying sportsmen activities together is a great way for the male members of the wedding party and close friends to bond before the big day.
 Playing Sports: A touch-football game, round of golf, pool tournament, paintball challenge, or day at a baseball training camp can help work off nervous energy and enjoy good friends for the soon-to-be non-bachelor.
Food Party: A beer-and-bratwurst party, chili cook-off, or ultimate barbeque feast is a great way to indulge in delicious food and celebrate the groom-to-be with his favorite foods.
Making Bachelor Party Ideas a Reality: The key to creating a great bachelor party is more than just having an appropriate idea. Without proper planning and attention to detail, even a seemingly easy event can prove to be a challenge.
Planning Details for Bachelor Party: When planning a bachelor party, be sure that all details are taken care of, including:
Food: Provide different items to suit different tastes, and be aware of possible allergies.
Drinks: While alcohol is often preferred, be sure to offer alternatives and limit consumption to avoid problems or hangovers, particularly if the wedding is the next day.
Decorations: Even a simple party needs decorations to set the mood, and the classic ball-and-chain is a staple for bachelor parties. Party supply stores an usually provide all the items for themed parties in one convenient location. Cleanup: Paper plates and throw-away tablecloths make cleaning up a breeze no matter what the theme of the event.
Invitations: When inviting guests, be sure the invitation specifies what they can expect so no one arrives with misconceptions.
Timing: The timing of a bachelor party is critical. While traditionally they are held close to the wedding, choosing a date a week earlier can help eliminate rushing through the celebration or being interrupted with critical wedding details. Be aware that guests from out-of-town may not be able to attend an earlier event, however, and the timing should be a careful balance of practicality and convenience.
Having Fun: Regardless of which bachelor party ideas are chosen, the key is to have fun. Enjoy the event as a celebration of the groom and his impending marriage, and the bachelor party can truly bond the men together as they share this joyous occasion.

TIPS FOR PLANNING GREAT BACHELOR PARTIES.
Bachelor parties mean different things to different people. Some parties are informal gatherings, while others are large and rowdy celebrations planned months in advance. However, it’s a good idea to remember the following tips whenever you’re planning a bachelor party:

• A bachelor party is traditionally organized by either the best man or the groom-to-be’s male sibling. However, some bachelor parties are planned by a close male friend.
• The groom-to-be should not pay for any activities associated with the bachelor party.
• It’s a good idea to discuss finances before the party starts so all guests know how much they will be expected to pay.
• Don’t hold the party the night before the wedding, especially if you’re planning on making alcohol a large part of the event.
• Think twice before planning activities that might lead to injury. Bachelor parties are not the best places to try skydiving for the first time. The bride-to-be will be very upset if her future husband shows up for the ceremony with a broken arm!

BACHELOR PARTY ACTIVITIES
Traditionally, bachelor parties often include the following activities:

• Drinking
• Smoking cigars
• Gambling
• Hiring a stripper or escort
• Pranks and practical jokes

A bachelor party can either take place at the host’s home or your favorite local bar or casino. However, bachelor parties should be "guys only" events. So, make sure the wives and girlfriends of your guests are otherwise occupied if you decide to have the party at someone’s home.
Of course, safety should always be a consideration when you’re planning a night of drunken debauchery. Use a designated driver or rent hotel rooms for your party guests.
Good Clean Fun
hen you’re planning a bachelor party, it’s important to respect the groom-to-be’s wishes. Remember, this event is about celebrating him and his upcoming marriage. It’s not just another excuse for you to throw a crazy party. So, if the groom doesn’t feel comfortable with the idea of a stripper or a keg party, plan on having a more casual celebration. Consider the following ideas:

• Tickets to a rock concert
• Attending a live sporting event
• Paintball
• Pool
• Video games
• Darts
• A day at beach
• Karaoke
• A movie night featuring flicks such as Bachelor Party

Bachelorette Party Ideas

Bachelorette Party Planning
If you are one of the lucky ones planning a bachelorette party over this season, you have a lot of fun and exciting work ahead of you.  With school and/or work, daily tasks and your social schedule, it is not always easy to take the time and plan the bachelorette party and last night out festivities.  That is where we come in.  We have decided to outline a helpful planning schedule that we hope helps you plan the bachelorette party.  Below, you will find helpful tips that will make less stress planning:

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Start as Early as Possible As soon as you find out your are planning a bachelorette party, ask the bride-to-be who she wants going and get contact information as well as some ideas of what the bride would like to do for her last night out.  The early diva catches the deal.
Diva Network As soon as you have the contact information for the bachelorettes, including emails, names and phone numbers, send out a message to see who wants to help plan the bachelorette party so it is not all in your lap. Beauty in the Details: Find out what month the bachelorette wants to have her party as well as the following:
    Home or Away and where
    Bachelorette party entertainment venue?
    All day, all night or weekender
    Transportation (bachelorette limo, party bus, or sober driver(s)
    Date of bachelorette party

As soon as you have these details, you are golden to move to the next phase of planning Deals and Discounts:  Let’s face it, this economy is still bad but use this to your advantage to get the best bachelorette party discounts around.  Use your diva purchasing power and ask for volume rates.  Everyone will want your business so they will bid for it.  See if you can get a percentage off bills, travel, a free meal for the bride-to-be, VIP access and extra time for wherever you end up.  The earlier you start on this, the better your rates and organization of an excellent bachelorette party.

When looking for discounts on bachelorette party supplies, find a site offering already low prices  (without faking discounts), free shipping, no sales tax and a free bachelorette party supply.  Our recommendation is found at this bachelorette party site.

Classi or Sassy Decide whether the bachelorette wants to have a more classy party with conservative events (i.e., spa day, restaurant, concert, weekender at a resort, favorite bar) or one that includes some sultry surprises (i.e., male dancer, exotic dance lessons, bar hoping, exotic getaway with the girls to Las Vegas or New Orleans).  Just make sure you ask the bachelorette for her recommendation since the last night out party is about her and  not as much everyone else.

Invites Get the bachelorette party invitations out asap.   We suggest doing paper bachelorette party invitations since it is fun for the girls to get them in the mail and place them up on a board in their office or home to get excited about the date. You can also follow up each week prior to the party with an email to the group about what has been planned and getting feedback.  This is a great way to get the bachelorettes excited about the party!
Bachelorette Party Games:   There are tons of ice breaker bachelorette party games that make the last night out more memorable and interesting.  Find bachelorette party games that fit the venue and time of the party.  Our favorite bachelorette party games include:

     Bachelorette party scavenger hunt
     How well do you know the bachelorette
     Pin the Macho on the Man (like pin the tail on the donkey)
     Any  bachelorette blow up doll (dressed as her favorite celebrity)
     Bachelorette spinner game
     Bachelorette party ad libs

Just make sure the bachelorette feels comfortable to play these games as again it is her party.

Re-Check Party Plans
A few weeks (if you have them) prior to the bachelorette party, make sure to reconfirm all plans with any venue, transportation company or entertainment you have hired.  Make sure they still have you booked so you don’t freak out the last minute that they forgot and don’t have your information.

Collection of Money
As soon as you have everything planned, figure out the bachelorette budget and have all the girls pitch in equally.   Collect the money from the bachelorettes prior to the last night out so you are not the diva debt collector during or after the bachelorette party.   There are always those girls who “forget” to get their money in.  Stay in constant communication with them and make sure you get that money as it is not fair for others to front their bill (unless they don’t have the funds and if everyone can help pitch in so they can go and pay what they can).  Solicit the bride or the other influential girls to help collect the money so you are not the only one. This is always an issue and a lot better to deal with prior to the party instead of after.

The Countdown
The week of the bachelorette party, amp up the volume of emails to the bachelorettes to get everyone excited and to make sure everyone has what is needed as for plans.  This is a fun time in anticipation of having fun with the girls.  It is a great way to bond with the bachelorettes who will also most likely be at the wedding and make a more fun party!

Creation of Blogs
It is easy and free to create a facebook or blog (www.blogger.com) site to have the bachelorettes banter back and forth in preparing for the big bachelorette party bash!  Set it up and email the girls to participate as soon as possible.   Give updates to bachelorette party plans as well as other websites that you feel are helpful.

Bachelorette Party Day Make sure to pack the essentials early which may include, purse, wallet, ID, credit card, perfume or body oil, antiperspirant, bachelorette party supplies, contact phone numbers of bachelorettes and venue/transportation information, map or directions to destinations, cell phone, and anything else you plan on bringing.

I hope you find this bachelorette party planning information helpful.   Give me feedback in anything else you would add and I will add it for others to benefit.   Have a great bachelorette party!