A stag do deserves to be a special occasion. It’s the end of the groom’s life as a bachelor, and this should be commemorated in the company of close friends. Simply going out for drinks isn’t enough: we need an activity that’s going to live long in the memory!
Deciding what activities to plan is traditionally the responsibility of the best man. You’ll want to think about the tastes of the groom, as well as the budget that your attendees will have available. Marriages tend to come along in clusters, and so it’s worth thinking about what’s practical and affordable, as well as what’s awe-inspiring.
Fortunately, it’s possible to keep the budget under control while still delivering an experience that’s unique and memorable. Let’s run through a few inspiring suggestions.
A personalised scavenger hunt
Scavenger hunts can be enormous fun – but only if you’re willing to put in the effort of devising something that’s personalised to the groom. You can work in everyone’s memories and knowledge of the man of the hour, and trigger a warming sense of nostalgia.
Road trip
A road trip tends to be extremely affordable, and you can pack in stays in multiple places over the course of a single week-long holiday. If you have one person who doesn’t drink, then you’ll have a driver for the entire trip (provided that the person in question is willing to assume this burden). Alternatively, you might spend a little on temporary car insurance, so that all of your guests are able to share driving duties.
A rockstar for the day experience
If you know that the groom has always dreamed of being a rock star, then now might be a great time to help them realise their onstage ambitions. Whether you’re tone deaf or a natural guitar legend this experience is perfect for all involved – and you’ll even come away with an album at the end of it!
Escape room
The escape room has become a classic way to spend an afternoon. But not all escape rooms are built quite the same, so it’s worth shopping around for something with a stellar reputation. This is something that won’t take up much time, so you’ll want to plan it alongside some other activities in a particular city.
An ale trail
If you’d like to do a bit of drinking over the course of your stag do, then why not make an activity of it? Plan a route through a few reputable establishments, and get a round-in at each one. This is another idea which will benefit from advanced planning and research.
A great stag do will leave memories to last a lifetime. If you get it right, then they’ll be entirely positive memories. Make sure that you’ve done the necessary preparation, while still leaving a little bit of room for spontaneity. Above all, enjoy yourselves!
