Bachelor parties are something many men look forward to as they age. While trends may have come and go, there’s no doubt that groups of friends and relatives getting together to celebrate is a rite of passage for many. If you’re planning a party, there are numerous avenues to explore. Today, the options stretch far beyond those associated with generations gone by. In this guide, we’ll take a look at some ideas to inspire your itinerary.
The old-school classic
It’s impossible to talk about bachelor parties without mentioning doing a bar crawl, going to a strip club, trying your luck at a casino, and playing games fueled by beer, cocktails, and spirits. The old-school celebration may be less popular than it once was, but it’s still the top choice for some. If you’re in charge of organizing the party, and your friend or family member is a fan of vintage drinking games and nights out, it’s best to explore destinations famed for their nightlife, book VIP areas in advance, check out drinks offers and packages, and research entertainment options and venues. You may be able to combine a night out with other activities, like watching a game of football or a live fight or catching a show.
The wellness weekend
There has been a major shift towards healthy living and wellness in recent years, particularly among millennials and Gen Zers. While there’s a place for debauchery in many cases, wellness weekends offer an increasingly popular alternative for groups of guys. If the bachelor is heavily into fitness and nutrition, they prioritize clean living, or they’re a fan of pampering and spa treatments, it makes sense to go down the wellness weekend route. You could stay at a spa resort, rent a house and arrange for professionals to visit and provide services, or find retreats either at home or abroad. Popular activities include yoga, Tai Chi, cooking classes, meditation, and hiking.
Beach breaks
What could be better than soaking up the sun, hiring a boat for the day, trying watersports, and hosting a beach barbecue as the sun sets? If you’re looking for something chilled but fun, the bachelor is a fan of warmer climes and water sports, or you’re eager to travel to an exotic location, beach breaks are ideal. It’s beneficial to consider the budget, the duration, and how far people can travel before you choose a destination.
The ‘sten’ weekend
Sten weekends have become increasingly popular in the last few years. A portmanteau of hen and stag, the names for bachelor parties in the UK, ‘sten’ weekends involve brides and grooms celebrating together. More and more people are choosing to combine parties, rather than host gatherings with their own friendship groups. You can choose to do everything together as a big group or plan individual and combined activities to enjoy the best of both worlds. You may want to organize a day of activities for the bachelor and his friends and the bachelorette and her friends and then come together for dinner and drinks in the evening, for example.
Bachelor parties are designed to celebrate the end of single life and ensure the groom enjoys a brilliant send-off before tying the knot. Planning parties is fun, but it can also be stressful. If you’re looking for inspiration for your best buddy or brother, hopefully, this guide has given you some ideas.
