The Monster Bash
There was a time when tradition held that the groom-to-be should be fêted at a black-tie dinner-party, hosted by his father or best man. This all-male gathering strictly adhered to the codes of gentlemanly behavior, the highlight of the evening being a toast to the health of the bride-to-be. Since then, the trend in bachelor parties has swung full-circle: from the black-tie dinner to the notorious, no-holds-barred stag, complete with cakes sprouting strippers, sizzling videos, and party crashers, and back to the civilized salute to the groom.
But the modern bachelor party is different from the formal festivities of the past in several important ways. It can start by offering all members of the party a personalized Polo, sweatshirt or hoodie to commeorate this awesome event. The newest bachelor parties reflect the groom-to-be's interests. For instance, a party might feature the watching of a spectacular sporting event (a hockey or football game, perhaps) or participation in a sports activity, such as skiing, fishing, or camping. Or the best man, with help from the ushers, might organize an agenda of entertainment that could include roasting the groom, gambling (where portions of the winnings go the groom), or competitions (darts, bowling, snooker, etc.). The trend calls for memorable, fun, well-organized parties, planned with care and sensitivity.
Great places to hold a bachelor party
These places will make a bachelor party you won't soon forget!
- a cottage
- a ski chalet
- a hotel banquet room
- a private room in a restaurant
- in a private box at a stadium or arena during a favorite sporting event
A toast to the host for:
- not scheduling the party the night before the wedding.
- arranging several designated drivers to make sure everyone gets home safely, or alerting a taxi service to provide rides for everyone.
- keeping the guest list manageable. Open-ended invitations, which allow guests to bring along other friends, may result in unduly boisterous activity, as well as in losing the point of the event: the sharing of a special moment in which a friend is honored.
- not assuming the groom wants a monster bash or female entertainment. Most modern grooms-to-be are responsible men who don't wish to do anything they wouldn't normally do at a party, or upset their fiancées.
- taking into consideration that the bride will probably find out what happened during the party (it's almost inevitable), and organizing a party that's not going to compromise the groom's relationship with his bride-to-be.
Great Bachelor party toasts
- Drink, my buddies, drink with discerning, Wedlock's a lane where there is no turning; Never was owl more blind than lover; Drink and be merry, lads; and think it over.
- I belong to Bridegrooms Anonymous. Whenever I feel like getting married, they send over a lady in a housecoat and hair curlers to burn my toast for me. Here's to you, my friend for overlooking the cliches and getting the wife we all dream of.
- May you see each other through many dark days,
and make all the rest a little brighter. - May all your ups and downs
come only in the bedroom. - May I see you grey
And combing your grandchildren's hair. - Here's to a sweetheart, a bottle, and a friend.
The first beautiful, the second full, the last ever faithful.
May you have food and raiment,
A soft pillow for your head,
May you be forty years in heaven
Before the devil knows you're dead.- May your troubles be less
And your blessings be more.
And nothing but happiness
Come through your door. - May you have:
No frost on your spuds,
No worms on your cabbage.
May your goat give plenty of milk.
And if you inherit a donkey,
May she be in foal. - May there always be work for your hands to do.
May your purse always hold a coin or two.
May the sun always shine warm on your windowpane.
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you.
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. - Here's to a sweetheart, a bottle, and a friend.
The first beautiful, the second full, the last ever faithful. - Here's to living single and drinking double.