4 Biggest stag mistakes

Booking a stag do is easy. Arranging a bad stag do is very easy, in fact any numpty can organise an averagely bad weekend, all it takes is terrible planning, no fore thought and the ability to outrun the rest of the stags when they start demanding their money back for having given them such a crap time.

Don’t be that guy.

Getting things right when booking a stag do isn’t rocket science, however it does take a bit of time and effort so the truly wise stag organiser will call in the experts and let the pros take care of the big stuff. He can then focus on the fun details ensuring the stag weekend will be celebrated and remembered as THE stag do that all future lads’ weekends will be measured against.

Be that guy.

If you book it they will come, what’s more if you make it awesome they will raise you aloft and carry you through the streets victoriously as they sing songs about your great deeds. Or at the very least they’ll tell you it was a great weekend and buy you a pint. So if you’ve never organised a stag do before here’s the ‘don’ts’ of stag planning and the 4 biggest mistakes to avoid when booking your stag do.

Planning

There are hundreds of cheesy quotes on how “…failing to prepare is preparing to fail…” yadda, yadda, yadda but the fact is it’s true. If you don’t plan ahead on your stag do the wheels will come off. 3 guys go camping in the woods, yeah fine, grab a tent, some beers and a makeshift BBQ and you’re golden. However this is a much bigger group and the final hurrah of the groom as he hangs out with all his best mates for the final time as a single man.
In short it deserves, nay it NEEDS planning properly.

There are two basic planning fails;

Attitude

Mr Can’t-Be-A****d - Doesn’t really want the hassle of it all so turns to booking a stag do that is cheap and easy with no real thought “Yeah, that’ll do...”

Outcome

• You’ll miss out on a great opportunity to do something really memorable.
• The groom won’t be happy that his big weekend was spent in a caravan in Skegness (sorry Skeggy).
• All the lads feel let down or ripped off that their hard earned cash wasn’t well spent.
• You’ll have to keep buying drinks to appease their growing anger.
• Eventually you’ll find yourself strapped upside down underneath Skegness pier, probably naked and with the word "Fail" tattooed on your buttocks.

Attitude

Mr I’ll-Do-It-Tomorrow - Has the best of intentions of booking the stag party but is about as well organised as Accrington Stanley’s back four. He’ll most likely leave booking everything to the last minute with dire consequences.

Outcome

• While other more organised stag dos are having fun in Ibiza you and the lads will be camping in a field just off the M25 as you try and convince them it’s a Bear Grylls’ style weekend.
• As well as making like Bear and having to s**t in the woods the groom will also point out (repeatedly) what a s**t time they’re having.
• All the lads feel let down or ripped off that their hard earned cash wasn’t well spent.
• You’ll have to keep buying drinks to appease their growing anger.
• Eventually you’ll find yourself strapped to a bridge on the M25, probably naked and with the word “Fail” tattooed on your buttocks.

The Cure

Always plan ahead, don’t leave everything to the last minute (if you ARE in a panic and things are getting a bit tight call our team today 01225 474200) or you will inevitably run out of time. Let one of our Destination Managers do the running around for you so you can focus on getting the t-shirts, games and dares organised.

Once again this route doesn’t lead to stag heaven, it leads to the first boozer you find and spending the days walking around looking for something to do with yourselves.

Late bookings and last minute ideas ALWAYS cost more. Booking your stag party ahead not only means you’ll have a great activity lined up but in most cases will save you money.

Not Using Protection

When you’re buying online do you always check to make sure the company you’re dealing with are who they say they are? Is your money protected when you hand it over? Or once you hit “Return” on the transaction will you never see your (and more importantly the rest of the groups) hard money again?

Always book with a reputable company, ensure they are financially bonded and adhere to strict guidelines that mean no matter what happens you and the lads are well covered.

If the company you've booked up with aren’t protected and it all goes pear shaped it’s you and not them that will have to fit the bill.

And if you’re heading oversees always check your travel insurance.

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