Ah yes, planning the ultimate bachelor party is the ultimate responsibility. But at the same time, isn’t it the surest way to succeed at your best man duties?
To help you decide, here are the pros and cons to throwing a destination bachelor party:
CONS:
CON: Everyone may need a passport.
CON: Extra planning required on the part of the best man (including travel, accommodations, etc.)
CON: In general, a destination bachelor will involve more expenses.
CON: Not all desired guests will necessarily be able to make it.
PROS:
PRO: Keeping off the radar of the bride-to-be, ex-girlfriends, colleagues, and anyone else who the groom/groomsmen would prefer not to run into during the bachelor party.
PRO: Like bachelor parties, vacations are an excuse to lower inhibitions, and have experiences that are outside of the norm. Put the two together, and voila: the ultimate escapist experience—which is exactly what the groom needs.
PRO: Unique party options offered by other locations are definitely a perk of destination bachelor parties. Montreal bachelor parties are so popular, for example, because of their notoriously affordable, convenient, and quality strip clubs, as well as their world-renowned nightlife (which got them voted one of the best party cities by UnfinishedMan.com, for instance) comparably affordable bottle service, diverse variety of restaurants, and of course, their world-renowned nightclubs.
PRO: Customizable bachelor party packages are available that cover all aspects of your itinerary, and come with a clear cost per person, which is a big plus for the best man, who even in his home town can very often, without the help of a professional, have difficulty coming up with an estimate in advance and end up footing way more than his share of the bill.
If you do decide to plan a bachelor party weekend or vacation, leave the meticulous (and tedious) planning to the professionals. Leave the fun partying up to you—the groom gave you the title of best man to honour you, not burden you.