With the honour of being the best man comes the responsibility of throwing the groom a bachelor party. A wise preliminary step to start your planning is to figure out some simple details of the party.
Talk to the bachelor
Talk to the groom before you start his bachelor party planning to see what he has in mind.
The key to this conversation is not to figure out what he wants, but rather what he doesn't. It is important to be aware of what he will tolerate for his bachelor party. The consequences of not understanding his comfort level can be unfortunate.
Determine who to invite
It is a good idea to confirm with the bachelor who you intend to invite. Invitations that are solely for courtesy should be considered carefully due to the wild nature of MontrealVIP bachelor parties.
Determine the date of the trip
There are several factors to consider when picking the date. The date should be somewhat close to the wedding but not less than one month prior. It should also be a date that best accommodates those who wish to attend. Lastly, you need to choose a date that agrees with your destination. For example, Montreal comes alive in the summer months with citywide festivals every week. This could be beneficial if the theme of the festival is appealing to your group, such as the Montreal beer festival. However, larger festivals such as the Canadian Grand Prix could cause a sharp increase in price due to availability.
Year-round, both Montreal night clubs and strip clubs are lively, provided you are going to the hot spots. As Montreal is home to many large universities, you'll always see plenty of female students enjoying themselves and working in the Montreal nightlife.
Figure out who will attend
Planning is much simpler when you have a rough idea of the group's size. If 20 people are attending, there are a lot more options that need to be considered such as transportation and accommodations. Granted, it is common for bachelor parties to start out with 20-30 people and dwindle down to 5-10 people.
Calculate a per person budget
This can prove to be quite difficult as individual budgets can vary. While the budget of the bachelor party can be frustrating, it does not have to be. The best thing to do is to simply ask them what everyone's budget range is. This figure does not have to be exact. Once you get a number of budgets, simply find the average.
What if the budget is too high for some?
While the MIT computer whiz of the group is willing to spend as much as it takes to see nude women, your other buddy may not have the means and is still living in his parent's basement. There are several routes available to solve budget discrepancies.
One solution is to have high rollers or close friends contribute to the overall budget. This will help lower the costs and still keep the party affordable for all that wish to attend.
One of the benefits of planning with a VIP service is that the price per person can be cheaper than if you were to book on your own. A fully loaded bachelor party package with 5-star accommodations, VIP bottle service at Montreal nightclubs and strip clubs can be had for less than $500 per person. As well, a VIP service is able to provide you with a level of service and access that you would never be able to obtain on your own. We also include a personal guide with each group that is on call to take care of the group and handle issues including nightlife aspects so you can spend your time having the best bachelor party.
The next step is to get an idea of what you plan to do for your bachelor party, covered in our Bachelor Party Ideas section.
