By Hrant Bery
Planning a buck’s party can be an incredibly good time, but there’s also a little bit of room for the planning to become a little bit stressful. This is usually because there are so many factors to consider, as well as a whole lot of unknown variables that can very quickly change the trajectory of the night at a moment’s notice. Thankfully, minimising a lot of these potential issues can help the entire night go a lot smoother than it has any right to go, but knowing how you can lay the groundwork for this to happen can be confusing at the best of times. For this reason, in this article we provide a few no-nonsense tips to help you plan the best possible buck’s party without the potential for the night to devolve into a mess!
Getting started with your planning
The first stages of planning are often the most difficult, usually because there are so many places to start. Although many might consider organising the female strippers in Newcastle to be the first stage, sometimes it’s better to first work out who is actually coming to the event. Making sure you invite the right people to the event can mean that a spanner isn’t thrown into the works too early on, whether it be because someone is a bit too rowdy or someone is a bit of a party pooper. Know your crowd, and you can help plan the rest of the evening knowing that everyone will have the best time possible. It’s also important to keep in mind that planning means creating a proper plan – you shouldn’t plan a few days before the event – spontaneity might be fun in some circumstances, but it’s a bit of a drag if you need people to book time off of work for whatever reason. The earlier you plan, the more opportunity you’re going to have a good time – this might mean you save money on an event you want, get in before something is completely booked out, or simply ensuring catering is adequately prepared.
Give everyone the rundown
Planning a good buck’s party means that everyone is aware of what’s going on early, as they might be able to provide some good advice (you don’t necessarily have to listen to it, though!). Make sure that everyone is aware that they can’t just post or share photos of the groomsman – particularly if it’s an embarrassing one – because what happens on the buck’s night stays on the buck’s night. With this in mind, it’s also a good idea to make it very clear that any permanent modification to the buck – think tattoos, haircuts or injuries – is strictly off-limits. It’s your job to screen photos to ensure nothing slips through the cracks, so remember to do so! It’s also worth organising finances as early as possible – organising a kitty for bar rounds or entertainment on the night early is a good idea, as chasing up people the day before can be a huge pain, particularly if you know they’re cheapskates.
Planning a great buck’s party isn’t as difficult as you might think
A buck’s party is about having fun, and with a little bit of preparation you can ensure that everyone has the best time possible. As a little side note, reminding everyone to drink water on the night means that they can have an alright time the day after as well!
