Traditionally, the groom’s best man plans the bachelor party, though he can always get help from other friends that will be attending the big last night out with the guys. With a little organization and some planning ahead, you can ensure a night your friend will never forget.

Timing

You don’t want to plan to have the bachelor party on the night before the wedding. It is better to have the party a week to a month in advance on a Friday or Saturday night when everyone can sleep it off the next day (especially if there is alcohol involved).

Place

You want to ensure that you choose a place that is large enough for your bachelor party. Bachelor parties don’t necessarily have to be held at a hotel or someone’s house. You can plan an outdoor cookout, rent a community building or hall, etc. Just be sure that you choose a place that is right for the party you have in mind and is large enough for the number of people you plan to invite.

Food

You’ll want to provide something for everyone to snack on, but not a big meal that will lie heavily on the stomach. Make sure that you plan in advance what you are going to provide like whether you are going to go for something more upscale like using a caterer or something casual like finger foods or pizza.

Entertainment

When thinking of entertainment for bachelor parties, most people automatically assume there will be some sort of live entertainment such as erotic dancers or strippers. However, there are many different varieties you can choose from if the husband-to-be would prefer not to have dancers (After all, the party is for him).

Here are some ideas for other entertainment:

- Hire a local band to come and play at the bachelor party.
- Plan to visit a casino and do some gambling as part of the bachelor party.
- Go clubbing or dancing.
- Drinking games. 

Transportation

This is a very important part of the bachelor party. Ensure that there are designated drivers or have the number to a taxi service on hand. You want to make sure that everyone gets home safely after the party is through. You can hire a limousine service, but this can be costly. It all depends on how much you want to spend for the bachelor party.

You can also make the bachelor party an over night event, so that everyone who comes to the party, stays the night and goes home the next morning when they are all sober. This possibility alleviates the worry of drinking and driving, but also opens the possibility to a longer party event. The choice is yours, just be sure everyone is safe. 

By following these simple tips to planning a bachelor party, you can be sure everyone will have a great time; your party will go smoothly and create some great memories that will last a lifetime for the groom-to-be.