stag party guide

So its time to start getting organised, no need to curse your luck, this stag party guide should help you prepare. If you work around the following key prompts you can't go far wrong. Running a stag party takes plenty of organisation, coordination and commitment, make sure all the stag weekend angles are covered. Remember you can get us to organise everything for you through the Stagweb briefer. In the meantime have a look at this stag party checklist and you'll see what kind of things you need to be thinking about.

(1). allow adequate time
(a) for you to prepare - at least a few weeks and (b) to give the groom a breather / recovery period before the big day and if necessary calm the bride-to-be down about his stag party antics.

(2). know the score
Check with the Stag. Has he got any ideas on what he would and wouldn't like to do for his last night of freedom? Will he be offended by any particular activities? Are there financial considerations, eg keep it local or pull the stops out and go abroad? Should it last for a day or more typically an action packed stag weekend? Remember it's not just about you and the ushers, the stag party should be the most memorable occasion for the bridegroom.

(3). consider the lads
Does anyone have any special needs or health concerns that will restrict them doing any stag party activities? Will there be age or travel considerations?

(4). location, location, location
There can be many reasons for choosing a stag weekend destination with particular relevance to the nervous groom and or the gang, for example:
- history, maybe there is some historical significance from youth, uni or other
- convenience, to get all the lads together one place may work better than another
- accessibility, many European cities are now easier to get
- budget, some places are more appropriate than others
- activities, there could be something extra special you want to do
- style, some venues are more relaxed than others
If you still can't make up your mind, see our city guides.

(5). encourage commitment
You're going to have to coordinate a lot of people. Getting the lads to commit might prove hard, but getting advance funds may be more testing than a Bulgarian crossword. If you're efficient from the outset, get in touch with them asap and highlight the stag party finance, they'll know the score.

(6). beware the clashes
No not stag night attire but calendar planning for the stag party. When is the proposed event? Time of year? Seasonal implications? Weather? Is there anything going on that day you should be aware of? Does it clash with other events or weddings? Birthdays? Crucial matches? Is it a public holiday?

(7). keep checking
Check with frequency on the arrangements you've made amongst the stag party. Mistakes do happen and it's important this do goes off without any major glitches.

(8). prepare
Check out transport, activity and stag night dress codes, the weather and make sure you've got any necessary paperwork (eg insurance, visas, etc).

(9). don't lose it
Of course you should have maximum stag party fun but remember you're organising it, meaning you're the control. Don't come off too heavy handed Lennox, but do keep an eye on things and most of all make sure the Stag is looked after. It's also your responsibility to ensure he doesn't lose it irrecoverably, so help him not to regret it.

(10). take photos
It's a big night and with everything that'll be going on you're likely to forget a lot of the detail. Preserve the stag party in celluloid by taking photos or filming (buy disposable cameras or hire a video camera or even a digital camera). And of course be aware that some memorabilia may be embarrassing, hurtful or harmful. It's your responsibility to make sure that "what goes on tour stays on tour".

(11). the morning after
Let's face it ... at the very least it's going to be a big night, so make sure of a number of things. Imbibe the essential 2-pint water clearance before you go to bed. Do everyone a favour and leave the window open before you turn in. Know what's going on for breakfast - if you miss it have other arrangements worked out. Have some aspirin / resolve / or whatever else with you. Others will also be in need. And lastly, if due at the wheel, make sure you're safe to drive before you journey homeward. With all the stag party fun you'll have, there's no point having a bad ending.

(12). keep her sweet
If the good lady's waiting at home and not already sobbing at her relatives, remember she was good enough to allow you away for some debauched stag party action in the first place. So to avoid the Spanish Inquisition on your return and to ensure Sunday night peace and quiet tell her it was all pretty normal and bring her a gift.

Good luck!

There's much to think about and get right, being an original specialist company we'll put as fantastic time for you. Whatever your choices you can rest assured that Stagweb is totally focused on you getting the most out of your weekend, our services and value are second to none - no one does it better, so send a brief in today and we‘ll get cracking.