Ideas For Bachelor Parties
The tradition of the bachelor party may date as far back as the
1800s. The stereotype of a bachelor party is a last night of
debauchery for the groom and his friends before the wedding but
in more recent times soon to be grooms are looking to less
traditional activities to mark their final days as bachelors.
While there are still would be grooms, who opt to spend the last
hours before their wedding partying with alcohol and female
exotic dancers, many men are choosing a less traditional route
such as camping trips, sporting events, daredevil activities and
even co-ed bachelor parties that include the soon to be bride
and her friends. These types of activities are much less likely
to get the groom in trouble with his bride not to mention that
they won't leave the groom feeling too sick to even remember his
wedding day.
Camping is one alternative to the traditional bachelor party.
You may choose to either rough it by backpacking to a location
with only the gear on your back to help you survive the elements
for a few days or you could choose to drive to a spa facility
that offers well appointed cabins and five star gourmet meals.
Whichever option you choose, you are bound to have a great deal
of time relaxing and enjoying the company of the rest of the
participants in your bachelor party. A camping trip offers the
groom a quiet atmosphere to reflect with his friends on the
journey he is about to take.
Sporting events are another great alternative to the usual
bachelor party ideas. You may find that married life does not
offer you as much free time to spend with your friends as you
used to have so take this chance to enjoy a little bit of fun
with your friends. Whether you choose to partake in a sport of
your choice or purchase tickets to see your favorite
professional athletes it is sure to be a great opportunity to
bond with your male friends in the last few days before your
wedding. It is wise to try choosing a sport that all of your
guests will be able to participate in especially if you plan to
include very young or very old guests. In this situation playing
a game of football may not be the best idea but taking everyone
to play a round of golf might be an activity that all of the
guest can enjoy.
Still another activity that translates well into a bachelor
party idea is getting a group of friends together to try an
adrenaline pumping, activity geared for thrill seekers such as
sky diving or white water rafting. The exhilaration gained from
these activities coupled with the fear factor makes them a
perfect activity for bonding with your friends. These daredevil
activities will cause you and your friends to bond during the
excitement leading up to the event as well as the thrill of
accomplishing a new activity. While these types of activities
are great for male bonding, it is important to remember that
they are risky activities and there is the danger that you might
be hurt during these activities. If this is your bachelor party
idea of choice you might want to consider holding your bachelor
party well in advance of your wedding to avoid last minute
injuries that delay the wedding.
Co-ed bachelor parties that coincide with the bachelorette party
are becoming increasingly popular as well. One common practice
involving these adjunct parties is to have the bachelors and
bachelorettes meet at separate restaurants for dinner and then
join each other at a nightclub to cap off the night with some
dancing and a few drinks. These types of parties can be a great
deal of fun because they allow both the bride and the groom some
time apart to spend time with their friends and then they
reunite the couple at the end of the night in a chance for them
to spend time with all of their friends without the pomp and
circumstance that is likely to accompany their wedding
reception.
The debauchery of stereotypical bachelor parties is not the only
way to enjoy a fun-filled bachelor party that gives you the
opportunity to bond with your friends. Camping trips, sporting
activities, extreme adventures and even co-ed bachelor parties
are redefining the traditional bachelor party. These bachelor
party ideas not only serve to keep the groom out of trouble but
also offer the opportunity to enjoy a new adventure.