So your stag do is looming ominously on the horizon. You’re up for some fun, sure, but, quite understandably, you want to make sure you’re only mildly humiliated, not killed in the line of duty. To ensure the mutual satisfaction of both parties, some prior thought and cooperation is necessary. Here is our survival guide.
Your opponent in this scenario is your best man. He wants to give you – and the other stags – a night to remember, a night that involves ritual humiliation, borderline-legal activities and, more than likely, copious amounts of nudity. To ensure the mutual satisfaction of both parties, some prior thought and cooperation is necessary.
Have “The Chat”
Any conversation named “the chat” is never going to be easy, but it’s a good idea to let the Bestman know what your boundaries are.
“I chose a best man who I’ve known since I was a kid, and who knows I’d kill him if he left me chained to a lamp post,” says Ben, a soon-to-be married 28 year-old. “We spoke about the limits of my endurance before the event and it passed without major incident. No male nudity, no comedy strippers, no problem.”
The flipside of ‘the chat’ is that the best man, incensed at being asked to relinquish some control, might decide to go all out and unleash stag night Babylon. If that happens, well, hey, perhaps you picked the wrong guy.
Stagger it
An essential (and, these days, ubiquitous) precaution is to stagger the date of the stag do to a comfortable distance before the wedding – ideally enough time for an indelible marker gringo moustache to work itself off the face. Hilarious scenes involving naked stags running to the church carrying sawn off railings might make for a good TV cliché, but you don’t want it happening in real life.
Consider past precedents
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” said a wise Biblical man, and there’s a lesson in there for all prospective stags. If your best man is returning the favour, think back to his stag night. Whatever you did to him, he’ll want to give it back ten times worse. So if you let rip on his stag night, some serious buttering up may be required.
The secret weapon
If you suspect that your pleas are going in one ear and out the other, it may be time to unleash a secret weapon. Tell the best man you will be inviting your new father-in-law along, or her brother, or your granddad, or – best of all – the vicar. Basically, anyone who’s likely to be mortally offended at staggish excess or who runs the risk of having a coronary when the stripper shows up. No matter how much your stag longs to see you in a compromising situation, he won’t want to actually ruin future Christmases with the wife’s family.
Go classy
If you’re worried about being covered in whipped cream by a granny in a PVC nurse’s uniform, suggest to the best man that you have the stag night in an upmarket club or pub where such activities are likely to see you given the boot. And don’t forget, you can always skip the drinkathon and have an adventure stag weekend instead.
What, a picture?
In today’s web-addicted world, you can barely pick your nose without someone filming it, posting it on YouTube and LOL-ing at you in the comments. Given that employers, future employers, bank managers and even your gran might conceivably negotiate to your Facebook page, it may be a good idea to impose a no cameras rule on the proceedings as a safety net. We’ve heard of stag-dos where people’s phones have been collected at the beginning of the do and returned at the end, bit extreme but worth considering.
Why book with BoyzWeekend?
BoyzWeekend Ltd was established in August 2008, is owned and
operated by New Zealanders Tim Evans and his partner Olivia. We specialize in
planning and arranging New Zealand self- drive and escorted personalized stag do
packages for small to large groups.
Having been involved in the New Zealand stag do industry for
over 8 years, we understand the needs of the Bestman & his mates and the
importance of personal service. We are totally committed to organizing stag do's
in New Zealand that simply exceed your expectations every time, this we
guarantee. Our aim is to ensure high levels of service, with considerable
attention to detail and efficient smooth organisation.
We realise that every stag group is unique, with their own
individual wants and needs. So every package we offer can be adjusted to
accommodate your own tastes, or completely tailor-made to meet your
requirements.
Our services are complete — accommodations, activities,
transportation, & even restaurant bookings. Tell us what you want in your
bachelor party and let our intimate knowledge of bucks parties be to your
advantage when you book with BoyzWeekend. We pride ourselves in providing the
best in value and service.
7 Reasons to consider us when arranging your Stag Do
- We are Stag Do Specialists with a tourisim background
- Your wishes are paramount – we deliver what we promise
- Our first hand knowledge comes from living, working and
experiencing New Zealand
- You have the confidence of knowing someone is always available
to help
- Itineraries are designed to highlight the best stag related
activities in New Zealand
- You choose accommodation and transport style and type
- Take away the uncertainty – know your transport, accommodation and
activities are definitely booked
- At BoyzWeekend you will pay no more than the best pricing you will find by doing it yourself.
No booking fees.
Ask yourself...
- Is my knowledge of stag do activities and my time to research
the options limited?
- Do I want the best stag do experience suited to my
expectations and requirements?
- Do I want to maximize my stag do experience and minimize
wasted time and risk?
If you answered yes to all those questions then contact us or fill in our Design your Own form now.
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