7 Bachelor Party Myths You Shouldn't Believe
The ultimate guys out doesn't have as many crazy rules as you might think.
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We’re debunking some of these crazy myths for all the grooms-to-be out there so you can have a celebration that you are sure to love!
You’ve probably been hearing about the ultimate guys’ night out, also known as a bachelor party, since you were young, and it seemingly comes with its own set of made-up rules about what you can and can’t do. We’re here to tell you that this is not a frat party, therefore there are no “house rules” to follow.
Only groomsmen can come to the bachelor party.
While the best man and the groomsmen should definitely be invited (and will likely be a big part of the planning process) they don’t have to be the only ones on the list. Think about other close friends who aren’t in the wedding party or family members you’d want celebrating with you. There’s no set number of guys you can or can’t bring along, this is your bachelor party and you can invite whoever you want.
Bachelor parties are only about clubbing and boozing.
While getting married is definitely worthy of a toast or two, you don’t have to make the party all about booze. Other bachelor activities could include going to a sporting event, playing a round of golf, participating in an organized activity like paintball, or going on a camping trip. You can also check out this list for other creative ideas that don’t only involve alcohol.
Bachelor parties are a multi-day event.
Lately, many couples have been taking their bachelor and bachelorette parties and turning them into weekend-long events. If you feel awkward asking your groomsmen to spend an entire weekend traveling and celebrating, don’t sweat it! There’s no law that says you have to extend the celebration to more than one day or night. If you guys want a few days away, go for it, but if not, it’s perfectly okay to keep it short and sweet.
You have to spend tons of money.
Again, some groups of guys may opt to spend a lot for lavish weekend getaways, but your bachelor party doesn’t have to be like that. A simple night or day out doing an activity can be just as fun as a multi-day event (and will save you money too!).
Everything should be a surprise for the groom.
In fact, this is the opposite of how things should be. The bachelor party should consist of things that the groom actually wants to do. While it’s fine for the best man to throw in a few surprises here and there, the location, length, and activities planned should be run by you, the groom, for final approval. As the guest of honor, you don’t want to end up doing something you won’t enjoy.
You have to have your party the same weekend / night your future spouse has theirs.
Plan your party for dates that work best for your groomsmen and other attendees. There’s no rule that says that both bach parties have to happen at the same time, just make sure everyone you want to be there can make it.
Matching apparel is lame.
This is so not true. Who says guys can’t wear matching tanks on a local bar crawl? Since people are so used to seeing bridal parties decked out, chances are you’ll get some extra laughs and attention for your #twinning ensembles. Whether you opt for patterned socks or identical baseball caps, we highly recommend some kind of matching apparel to celebrate and have fun with the occasion.
