Comments on: Throw a Classy Bachelor Party

By: Commander13

Commander13 — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:02:06 +0000

I was already thinking along these lines, in planning my wedding next year. I call it “The Groom’s Retreat”. One of my good friends out in California did it as a camping trip- one of the most relaxing weekends I’ve ever had. One of my friends has offered his secluded, log-built house for the Retreat, and spending the weekend there with just my closest male friends sounds terrific- time for everything from solitary meditation & reflection in the woods, to drinking, grilling, and music. And, it’s held a week before the wedding, so no hangover concerns. I’m glad this more male-bonding approach is taking over, from the trying-too-hard sexual hedonism that’s been typical of American Bachelor Parties.

By: KayDub

KayDub — Sun, 12 May 2013 07:21:07 +0000

When I think bachelor party, I think: What would Ron Swanson do?
I’m planning a camping trip with the groom and groomsmen, to a place we used to go as kids. Upon our return: the finest steak dinner our city has to offer; followed by a beer crawl.

Classy; memorable; and bonding with the boys whom you may not have seen in a very long time.

By: S

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:23:53 +0000

Gee whiz most of the whiners are females on here.

And of course the religious nuts aren’t going to want strippers etc.

Its a bloody bucks night, its light hearted and if the bride and groom have trust then what’s the problem.

To the men who posted on here saying ‘I didnt have strippers/waitress etc” you are only lying to yourself.

Its a bit of fun and generally the adult entertainment side of things is pushed by the older guests (dirty old deprived uncles)

By: mike d

mike d — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 18:21:40 +0000

My best friend wants me to be the best man at his wedding. He has demanded, I take him to Vegas! I love him, and I will, but thanks for the advice, I can do something else for him too!!!

By: Donald

Donald — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:12:33 +0000

We took a chartered fished boat out grouper fishing for mine. Good, clean fun while still having plenty to drink…

By: Ezekiel

Ezekiel — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:52:34 +0000

I realy appreciate the write-up & comments.im about to function as a bestman soon,so this is a good guide to successful organisation for me.thanks to you all.

By: Rex Berg

Rex Berg — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 04:29:49 +0000

I was just asked to be my brother’s best man, and my first response was to come to this blog. Thanks for the timely advice!

By: GREG WILLIAMS

GREG WILLIAMS — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:16:01 +0000

You should also make sure that you dont invite someone that the groom may not want there. Always check with him beforehand on who he wants to invite. You dont have to give him any more details, but the guest list is important!

By: Jaz

Jaz — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:36:15 +0000

While I do appreciate the sentiment and agree with the premise that a B party can be gentleman ly and not a vomiting frat party, , I don’t know where everyone here is getting the idea that the stripper thing hard party element is somehow dying? I see zero evidence. Yes, we are in the midst of planning an event weekend (an NFL game and 5 star dinner, plus golf). But there will be some sort of adult entertainment by hook or by crook, as has been the case at every single B party I’ve gone too. And generally, the number of “strip club regulars” is far outnumbered by the guys who basically never go to clubs, but who are happy to do so when the opportunity arrises and it isn’t totally sketchy. I guess I don’t know the readership here that well, but I’m just saying, I’d think twice about proclaiming the death of the naughty party.

By: dan

dan — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:08:49 +0000

I think that it definately depends on the guy and the bride to be. Some guys are so pussy whipped by their women that they feel guilty about doing anything that might hurt their feelings. So planning events like going on the lake would be fun for these type of guys since they are just going to act like a nervous little baby if you took them to a strip club anyway.My best buddy is a good example of this.

Then there are the kind of guys who’s fiance’s don’t want them to go to a strip club but are okay with a night out on the town. In this scenario, doing shots with random women is acceptable( i.e. Coyote Ugly) and is a good middle of the road.

And then there is the rare couple who doesn’t care what the other does at their bachelor/bachelorette party. In this case, a trip to Vegas is in order.

Personally, I’d love to have both. Maybe go to a ball game with a night on the town as a night cap.