Your friend is getting married and you've been given the honourable task of being best man. But there's one task in particular that can be tricky - the bachelorette party.
But if you plan well, this year's bachelorette party can be just as successful as you hope and wish. Here are some great tips to help you along the way.
A great honour to be asked
Being asked to be best man or best woman for your best friend is undoubtedly a great honour, and if you say yes, you naturally want to do the best job possible. It's no secret that organising the bachelor party is one of the main tasks of a best man.
Once you've said yes to being a best man, it's time to start planning. As best man, you'll be responsible for planning, inviting, booking and everything else that goes with it.
One of the most important things to think about is where you're going to be, who's going to be there and how much it's going to cost. A good tip is to team up with other friends and make a good plan. Then choose people who you KNOW will want to help make this day the best possible for the main character.
Another important thing to remember is to delegate tasks. Even if you're "the boss", there's nothing that says you have to do everything.
Guest list
So, where do you start? You might want to start by looking at the guest list. Have a chat with the bride or groom BEFORE you start the actual planning. When it comes to the guest list, the main person should definitely have a say. If you have this conversation before you start planning, you'll get an overview of which guests you want, how many of you there will be and what your budget might be.
An important rule of thumb: DO NOT invite people that the bride or groom does not want to include.
The planning itself
Once you've figured out how many people you're going to have, and maybe a little bit about what kind of bachelorette party you want, you can start planning. In these social media times, Facebook is worth its weight in gold when it comes to communication and information. One of the first things you should do is create a group or event and get started.
A really good tip to make planning easier for yourself is not to give your guests too many choices - it will just be a mess. Launch a date, and a draft plan for the day.
After all, you can't please everyone, and finding a date that suits everyone is a challenge.
Of course, it pays to be open to input, but remember that you have the last word - also because you are the one who has spoken to the main character and knows what is wanted.
It's a good idea to think about the timing of the stag party itself. Don't schedule it too close to the wedding - the bride and groom will have plenty to think about.
When you're planning, make sure you choose reputable operators and suppliers who have experience of organising stag and hen parties. In this way, you ensure that the day is organised in the best possible way for you, while at the same time ensuring that you are protected if something suddenly occurs and something is cancelled. Click here to book your bachelor party
Also make sure that everyone is aware of what is going to happen and when. Everyone apart from the main character, of course. In this way, everyone can prepare themselves in terms of shifts, snacks and so on. Make sure the main character's change of clothes, footwear and the like are packed without the main character taking them with him or her.
Budget
It's easy for things to get out of hand here. Therefore, have a clear idea of how much money will be spent on the day. A common amount can be between 500-1000 kroner per person, but this depends on how many participants you have. If there are few participants, the price can often be somewhat higher, and then again lower if there are many of you.
Take responsibility for the budget yourself, or delegate the task. The most important thing is that one person keeps track of the money. This way, you'll always know how much money has been spent and what, if anything, is left over for the day itself. Many suppliers want to be paid before the actual day of the bachelor party, so set a clear payment deadline - and send out information about account numbers, Vipps and the like.
Everything in one place?
Although it may be tempting to have lots of activities in many different places throughout the day, this is usually just the most tiring. Simple is often the best!
One mistake many people make is adding too many stops during the day. With poor planning, a stag or hen party can quickly end up being a bit over the top, so for many people it's really nice to be able to have all the activities, as well as food and drink, in one place.
At Fangene på Fortet in Oslo, you can get just that. Here the gang can experience everything a stag party should include. There will be surprises, fun challenges and activities, as well as food and alcohol.
Fangene på Fortet is also very centrally located in Nydalen, so if you're looking for a better dinner or want to move on, it's a short walk to the metro. So if you're in the early stages of planning a stag or hen party this spring or summer, a visit here could really be a good idea.
At the end of the day, it's important to remember one more thing in particular - the bachelor party should be a big party with lots of fun and challenges, BUT it shouldn't be a "bachelor party".
A bachelor party should be FUN! A stag party should be a fun and eventful day that you will never forget!