Traditionally it falls to the best man to organize the night. So where to have it? You could always have it at home. But why would you want to? Imagine the state of your carpets.
Take the groom and and the gang away to a big party town like Vegas or Atlantic City. Pick a place where nobody knows you — that way no witnesses can come forward to rat you out. Hiring a party bus or limo to take you around is key to making it back home in one piece.
When choosing a place to crash, it's essential to book well ahead of time. Some places are happy to put up large groups of drunk guys while others may refuse point blank to take you, so give yourself time.
Think Rat Pack revisited. Play up the swank, swingers style and get everyone decked out in suits and ties. Head to your local consignment store to find the gnarliest, nastiest coat you can find, and make the bachelor rock that look.
Or get your group to wear matching dark suits, white shirts and black ties and then hit town a la Reservoir Dogs. And you would definitely catch the eye dressed outrageously as superheroes.
It is of course an essential requirement for the groom to look far more ridiculous than anyone else. If in doubt, a full-length chicken costume is guaranteed to make him center of attention anywhere he goes.
Daytime adrenaline sports work up a thirst — go-karting, white water rafting, bungee jumping, waterskiing or target shooting to name just a few.
Gambling is also key, whether you go casino style or make a night of it at the horsetrack or racetrack.
Just be sure to get the bride's permission before you risk the groom's life.
Do not forget to eat. Your stomach and the bride will thank you. Start the day with a greasy breakfast to give everybody the required stamina for the rest of the mission. This should be immediately followed by a pint and a chaser.
Lunch should consist of sandwiches, burgers, chips and more booze. For dinner, pizza and wings keep everybody's energy up. And late night, before you turn in? That's when you eat any leftover pizza and wings.
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Step things up a notch with a bottle of good single malt scotch. Split the cost between the group and you're in for a treat.
If you're going to do cocktails, not many drinks are more manly than a Manhattan.
A Gettin' Married Manhattan
• 1 1/2 shots of whiskey
• 1 1/2 shots sweet vermouth
• a dash of bitters
Stir (don't shake) over ice. |  |
Non-Alcoholic - If you're going to be drinking a lot of booze, make sure there's plenty of water available.
And if you want something a bit fancier than soda, try serving iced tea martini-style: Shake some unsweetened tea in a cocktail shaker with ice, sugar and your choice of flavored Italian syrup.
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