The Bachelor Party can be a very difficult thing to undertake. In many relationships today, the get-drunk, party-all-night-long in the company of naked professionals is frowned upon. Then there is the overwhelming sense of tradition that draws us towards overlooking this disapproval, often jeopardizing the very reason we are celebrating. It really depends on how much influence the best man has and how prepared he is to cover up the dirty tracks. By no means do I mean that deceit should playa hand in any of this. After all, the institution of marriage is not to be taken lightly, especially with a hooker on your arm. So, for the sake of all parties involved, we will discuss as many traditions, ideas, themes, extremities and abnormalities as possible to encompass the entire gamut that represents the Bachelor Party.
Party Professionals
Where does one begin when organizing a bachelor party?
Quite simply, turn to the professionals. Now I don’t mean those professionals, I mean the ones that organize parties for a living, and let’s face it, when it comes to organizing these types of things, men don’t want to bother. That’s why there are individuals or companies who offer their services for just such occasions.
One of the great benefits of hiring somebody to do the work for you is that it saves you a lot of time and effort as well as providing you with a well-organized party that you can take all of the credit for. That’s why you bought this book. You needed help.
Another great benefit of using outside help is that they will do a much better job than you can on your own. It’s not that we are idiots and can’t muddle our way through it so that everybody is happy - of course we can. The big picture is that this party represents something important to you and your best friend the groom, and you’ll want to make it something truly memorable for him (and you).
These companies, or individuals, take care of all of the details for you and usually at a fairly reasonable price, so it doesn’t have to cost you an arm or a leg. They provide everything for you, from arranging transportation, making dinner reservations and providing set menu selections, organizing various events (sporting, theatre), booking facilities (reception halls, cabins, boats, buses), getting entertainment (bands, dancers, clowns, dealers), setting up games and activities, flights and hotels, etc.
They will then give you a per person cost for all of this (depending on what you want) with their fee worked into this quote as well. They will then offer you an itinerary to follow, but usually accompany you as the driver / coordinator to make sure there are no problems with any of the details (of course, a tip is usually offered to this person at the end, in addition to their regular fee).
I have solicited the help of these professionals on a number of occasions, not only for stag parties, but also for company outings, etc. I find them very professional and reliable, but it all depends on the reputation of the company. I have also found that an average organized outing with dinner (wine included) and entertainment runs about $50-100 per person (additional alcohol is extra). This all depends on several factors and what everybody is willing to spend. The best thing to do is to find out from everybody attending what they are willing to spend and approach the organizer with this budget to work with, and they will provide you with a party to meet that budget.
If you hire someone to help you, even if it’s just a friend with great organizing capabilities, make sure they know what you want up front. That way there is no confusion about your plans when the time comes. I also find that if you and your friends continually use one of these individuals or companies, not only does the price get better, but so does the entertainment that you get for your dollar.