Planning & Organising A Stag Do
It’s easy to organize a stag party. It’s more than location, accommodation, activities, and beer. However, if you feel you won’t be able to provide these, contact us for help!
Once the initial feelings of self-deprecation, happiness, and general delirium pass, you will feel the reality of being the best man for your cousin, brother, or friend for life. You will need to learn how to organize events and plan your best man role.
This article contains 12 important points to consider when planning a stag party. But for now, let’s look at some nice quotes that will help you feel confident. Remember, we are just a phone call away!
It doesn’t matter what job you have, it took years to learn and master it. Event organizers are no different. We have been helping stag organizers plan stag parties for years and we want to share our knowledge with you. You might need to have more information or ask questions at some point. Please get in touch with us and we will be happy to help you. Don’t worry or be anxious, just enjoy the stag party planning process!
Plan your stag party now
As many people believe, planning is not as simple for men as it is for women. The ladies tend to plan their lives more in advance. To find out how long it takes for stag organizers to make inquiries with us, we looked at all events that we have organized in the past three years (January 2016 – December 2018). The average time it took for stag organizers to contact us was three months. This is in contrast to hen party organizers only 35% of them did.
Sorry guys, but there are some lessons to be learned from these girls. Planning too late leaves no room for error. It is important to start planning as soon as you can. However, you need to have a rough idea of who will be coming along and some ideas about where you want them to go. You have two options: you can do it yourself or hire someone to assist you in booking and confirming. Continue reading to find out if you are able to handle all the tasks on your own. There is much to do.
Find out what the stag is looking for
It is not a good idea to rush and make plans without talking to your boss first. Although you may be familiar with him, he might have already established some solid ideas about the expected number of attendees, venues, format, and timing. You will need to keep some things to yourself, such as any tricks or pranks you might be able to pull on him. But, let him lead you and then you can go from there.
Confirm who will be there
Talk to the stag about who to invite to the wedding. You might consider dividing the list into three groups: the people who must attend, those that should attend, and the rest. This may help you make some other decisions, such as the date and the activities. Once you have your initial list, create your social media contact lists in Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or any other platform that you feel will be most popular with the group. This will make it easier to track all communications within the group and leaves less room for errors.
When the stag do will take place
There are many factors that will affect the date of your stag party. There are an average of 12-14 men attending the stag do. The first challenge is to find a date that everyone is available. The date of the wedding should be known in advance so that there is at least two weeks between the wedding and the stag party. This will ensure that everyone has fully recovered from the stag party and that all traces of stag tricks or pranks have been hidden or removed.
Do not suggest or even exclude weekends that are public holidays, half-terms at school or other times when people are on holiday or want to spend time with their family. You will find it quieter in the months of October through February. This means you can avoid crowds and get lower rates for accommodation and other activities. April through July are busier and more expensive, but the weather is generally better and there is a lower chance of activities being canceled.
Another thing to be aware of is the importance of major sporting events. These events can either be a helper or a hindrance, regardless of whether they are The Ashes or the Football World Cup. It is best to avoid these dates or incorporate the sporting event into your weekend schedule. However, it is important to get the agreement of the group before you take this route.
Agree on a total budget
The budget per person will determine a lot of the planning and organization. If no one can afford the accommodation or activities, it is pointless to make provisional bookings. Send an initial message to your group, offering a few options. Then you can determine the budget range for everyone.
Find out what everyone can afford for the stag party.
Choose the right location
Although it may not be the right choice, this is an important step in your planning. The majority of groups choose a location that is centrally located for those attending, or that is shared by everyone. This could be the city where everyone first met or went to university. The rest of the planning for the stag party can begin once this decision is made.
Accommodation
There are two issues with this: finding accommodation that is both affordable and that accepts stag parties. The cost of a weekend of stag do is largely determined by the accommodation you choose. Ironically, your hotel will be the one where you spend the most time. The cost of stag weekends can be affected by a number of factors. Most stag parties prefer to have two or three men sharing a room, as it lowers the price. You will need to pay extra if you desire the luxury of a single room. Although breakfast included is always a plus, having to get up at 5 AM with a hangover is not a fun thing. Location: While you may save money by booking a hotel in a smaller city, this can lead to inconvenience and cost savings.
We can help you find accommodation that allows stag parties and is affordable.
Other little things
There are many other things that you will need to organize. Here are some:
Transport to and from the stag party location as well as during weekends activities. You can find out who is willing to drive and arrange car sharing, minibusses, or coaches for different parts of the weekend.
It can be difficult to decide what you eat for dinner. Everyone has different preferences so it may be easier to let everyone choose their own meals. You run the risk that you will have to go around looking for everyone several times per day. It is nice to share at least one meal with everyone at least once a week.
It’s always fun to dress up for an occasion. Be careful about the theme and costume you choose for your stag party. While it’s rare for clergymen to be mistaken for stag groups, it does happen.