Archive for April 11th, 2007
Something for the Guys – Bachelor Parties!
Yes ladies…I know what you’re thinking –Why am I giving men pointers on planning bachelor parties? Well think about it deeper. If we give the men we love “tasteful” alternatives to the wild, unadulterated shindigs we imagine them having otherwise (since I think I can safely assume that none of us have actually been to a bachelor party), then we can all rest easy when he says, “Babe, Bob and Jason are planning my bachelor party.”
So fellas, what is the real purpose of the bachelor party? I would venture to say that its not to get so plastered that you wake up fiance-less the next day! The true purpose of a bachelor party is to share your last moments as a “free man” bonding with your closest friends. Here are a few suggestions to accomplish just that!
- Fantasy Sports Party
- Climbing Adventure
- SoundStage Lounge
- Video Game Tournament
From Yahoo! Sports to ESPN, fantasy sports have taken over the lives of men every where! What better way to celebrate your friends last days than by pretending you are the general manager of an all star baseball team. This event would of course be an abridged form of the traditional fantasy sports leagues that typically last all season. For this event, the host can hold a draft prior to the event based on a certain game that will be on the night of the party, i.e. the Yankees vs. the Red Sox (go Yankees!). However, instead of guests drafting an entire team each guest will draft one player (so choose wisely fellas). The host can choose various actions during the game for which guests can earn points in addition to hits, catches and strike outs. Guests can earn and lose points for close up shots on their player during the game or sightings of fan signs that have their players names on them! Its all in good fun.
Go and burn off some of those pre-wedding jitters. Rock climbing can be exhilarating and very therapeutic! Race your friends to the top or take it slow and steady, stopping at intervals to grab a snack and rest. Don’t live near any towering mountainsides? Check with your local fitness club or recreational facility for a climbing wall. Granted you won’t be able to feel the wind blowing through your hair but as a guy, did you really care about that anyway?
Recreate those college days you long to recapture with an indie artist lounge! Rent out the VIP section of a cool lounge and hire some indie artists to play the guest of honor’s favorite music genre. Guests will appreciate the originality. Have old college photos on hand of your betrothed friend. They are sure to create endless hours of reminiscent conversation!
It’s inevitable that when you get married playing video games for hours on end will either come to an abrupt end or decrease in frequency drastically — depending on your wife-to-be. So why not have one final all nighter with you and your buddies. Set up your favorite gaming stations throughout your home or if you have a more generous budget rent a space and a few flat screens. Let the games begin! My personal pick — NBA 2K7!
