The Bachelor Party Planning Checklist
Never planned a bachelor party before? Here's your guide to make sure you give your groom and your guests an amazing time that won't come back to bit you! (or the groom)
BEST MAN RESPONSIBILITIES
Confirm the guest list with the groom; make sure all the right guys are on the e-mail chain.
Find a weekend that works for everyone. Lock it down.
Work with the groom to pick the location/activity.
Figure out the rough budget.
Ensure the other guys are cool with the budget.
Buy your airline ticket.
Hound the groomsmen until they buy their airlines tickets.
Book the hotel rooms.
Book the rental cars (if necessary).
Book the stripper (if necessary).
Research the right restaurants, bars, and strip clubs.
Arrange for designated driver or cabs.
Plan at least one physical/outdoor activity.
Ensure all the guys have hotel/meet-up instructions.
Chip in for the groom's expenses.
Purchase booze/cigars/snacks for the hotel room.
Bail the groom out of prison.
GROOMSMEN RESPONSIBILITIES
Ask the best man if he needs any help planning.
Book plane ticket.
Keep the groom from getting plastered.
Let the groom win at any game.
Chip in for the groom's expenses (excluding travel/hotel)
Buy the groom lapdances. (No less than 1, no more than 3)
Don't let the groom cheat.
Keep the mood upbeat. (No drama, no bitching.)
No conversations about girlfriends/wives/children.
GROOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Don't cheat on your fiancée.
Don't cheat on your fiancée.
Don't cheat on your fiancée.