| If you're in charge of planning the stag do then you | | | | 6. When you know where and when you're going, you |
| might already have some ideas of what you want to | | | | can think about arranging some activities for during the |
| do, and where you want to go. If not, here's what you | | | | day. You might want to go and drive racing cars or |
| need to remember. | | | | tanks, play a round of golf, or go paintballing, or maybe |
| 1. You'll need to confirm with the groom who he wants | | | | you'll find something less strenuous to do. Don't forget |
| on his stag night with him. There might be people that | | | | that you should choose something the groom will like, |
| must, or must not, be invited, so you'll need to get the | | | | rather than something you want to do. |
| guest list sorted first. | | | | 7. You'll then need to arrange something for the |
| 2. You'll need to then establish when the stag night will | | | | evening. This is once in a lifetime, and so it's a special |
| be held. There might be only one weekend when all | | | | night, and needs to be more that just your normal night |
| the guests are available, or you might all need to | | | | out. Why not organise a party in the groom's honour |
| change your plans to fit round the groom. | | | | and really go to town? |
| 3. Once you know who's going, and when it will be, you | | | | 8. Don't forget to order food otherwise you'll get very |
| can then think about where the groom wants to go. | | | | hungry and start flagging. You might want a formal |
| He might have particular requests, or might be open to | | | | meal, a sit down buffet, or a stand up finger buffet. |
| any suggestions. Why not think about going to a | | | | Why not choose the sort of meal and food the you |
| different town or city for a change? | | | | know the groom likes, and see if you can get the |
| 4. If you are going to a different town or city, you'll | | | | guests to mix more, especially if they don't really know |
| want to arrange your accommodation well in advance, | | | | each other. |
| so that you don't have to worry about getting home. | | | | 9. Why not ensure that the music at your stag party is |
| You might want to choose a budget hotel in the city | | | | really what you want? You might be able to provide |
| centre, or choose a more luxurious boutique hotel out | | | | your own songs for the evening, or have the venue |
| of town. | | | | choose a selection for you. |
| 5. Don't forget to organise your transport too. You | | | | 10. It's essential to remember that it's not your night, and |
| don't want to have to have to try and get taxis at the | | | | the groom should have the final say in matters. After |
| end of the evening in a strange town. By ordering your | | | | all, it's his night! |
| taxis or minibus in advance you also don't have to | | | | Now you know what you need to remember and |
| worry about having a designated driver or two. | | | | organise, it should be easy to plan the perfect stag do. |