Being the "Best Woman": Planning the Bachelor Party
With the "Best Woman" attire selected, next on this Best Woman's agenda was planning the infamous rite of passage for the single male soon to be hitched: THE BACHELOR PARTY. Had I been to a bachelor party before, I would have had some clue as to how to begin. But with only my speculations as my guide, I started the planning process the only way I knew how...like it was a bachelorette party:
1. Ask the groom when and how he wants to celebrate his bachelor party
2. Email the groomsmen to get ideas/advice/dates
The results from said inquiries? Surprisingly typical... exactly what you would expect .
Dates: 3-4 weeks before the wedding for a weekend
Necessities: Alcohol, food, "guy" time, summer sun, beautiful women, and a big party
Constraints: Best bang for the buck with the maximum use of time
Suggested Locations (from Los Angeles base): Palm Springs, Cabo San Lucas, Las Vegas, South Beach
Guess who got the big responsibility of making the final decision? The Best Woman! Pressure much for the bachelor party rookie? With the groom and groomsmen's feedback as my guide and a little research later, an organized chart determined my destination pick:
CABO SAN LUCAS! Cabo satisfied all of the bachelor party requirements:
Alcohol and Food - With an all-inclusive resort package, alcohol and food were more than over-flowing. Included in the price of accommodations, the groom's party and pals considered both practically free! A STEAL!
"Guy" Time - Defined as time to smoke cigars, play golf or do something sports related, Cabo offered ATV, jet ski, and sport fishing opportunities.
Sun - The weather man promised sunny high 80s all weekend long. Let's not forget the resort's infinity pool and Cabo's sandy beaches...
Girls and Party - With summer sun and free-flowing alcohol, it was sure to be a bona-fide party with bikini-clad girls.
Budget - For a 3-day stay (Friday-Sunday) at an all-inclusive resort including airfare and accommodations from Los Angeles, the grand total per person was a measly $600! Prices ranged from $400-$700 but we opted for the high-end resort with a 4.5 star rating.
Time - Only a 1-1.5 hour flight from Los Angeles with an hour time difference, we would maximize the time spent in Cabo.
Expecting some criticism, I gingerly presented the groom, groomsmen and the rest of the bachelor party guests the suggested location and accommodations. Lucky for me, the unanimous response was "WHO DO I PAY?". Just when I thought it could not get any easier, everyone (including the groom) paired up and bought their own resort packages through Expedia, Orbitz, or Hotwire within 3 days!
Location and atmosphere? Check. Flight and accommodations? Check. Food and beverage? Check. What was left? The bachelor party "activities". Gulp. Pressing my luck a little more, I asked the groomsmen, "So, what do we do about activities? Go out to a club? Make some calls?" Their response? "We will figure it out when we get there." Roger that. Thank you, gentlemen, for relieving me of "those" duties!
Planning the bachelor party? Check. Attending the bachelor party? Gulp... The exciting details in the next blog entry!
1. Ask the groom when and how he wants to celebrate his bachelor party
2. Email the groomsmen to get ideas/advice/dates
The results from said inquiries? Surprisingly typical... exactly what you would expect .
Dates: 3-4 weeks before the wedding for a weekend
Necessities: Alcohol, food, "guy" time, summer sun, beautiful women, and a big party
Constraints: Best bang for the buck with the maximum use of time
Suggested Locations (from Los Angeles base): Palm Springs, Cabo San Lucas, Las Vegas, South Beach
Guess who got the big responsibility of making the final decision? The Best Woman! Pressure much for the bachelor party rookie? With the groom and groomsmen's feedback as my guide and a little research later, an organized chart determined my destination pick:
CABO SAN LUCAS! Cabo satisfied all of the bachelor party requirements:
Alcohol and Food - With an all-inclusive resort package, alcohol and food were more than over-flowing. Included in the price of accommodations, the groom's party and pals considered both practically free! A STEAL!
"Guy" Time - Defined as time to smoke cigars, play golf or do something sports related, Cabo offered ATV, jet ski, and sport fishing opportunities.
Sun - The weather man promised sunny high 80s all weekend long. Let's not forget the resort's infinity pool and Cabo's sandy beaches...
Girls and Party - With summer sun and free-flowing alcohol, it was sure to be a bona-fide party with bikini-clad girls.
Budget - For a 3-day stay (Friday-Sunday) at an all-inclusive resort including airfare and accommodations from Los Angeles, the grand total per person was a measly $600! Prices ranged from $400-$700 but we opted for the high-end resort with a 4.5 star rating.
Time - Only a 1-1.5 hour flight from Los Angeles with an hour time difference, we would maximize the time spent in Cabo.
Expecting some criticism, I gingerly presented the groom, groomsmen and the rest of the bachelor party guests the suggested location and accommodations. Lucky for me, the unanimous response was "WHO DO I PAY?". Just when I thought it could not get any easier, everyone (including the groom) paired up and bought their own resort packages through Expedia, Orbitz, or Hotwire within 3 days!
Location and atmosphere? Check. Flight and accommodations? Check. Food and beverage? Check. What was left? The bachelor party "activities". Gulp. Pressing my luck a little more, I asked the groomsmen, "So, what do we do about activities? Go out to a club? Make some calls?" Their response? "We will figure it out when we get there." Roger that. Thank you, gentlemen, for relieving me of "those" duties!
Planning the bachelor party? Check. Attending the bachelor party? Gulp... The exciting details in the next blog entry!
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