You only get one chance to throw your best friend a bachelor party that he will never forget. Whether he’s the type of guy who loves video games and staying close to home, or he loves parties and celebrations…

You need to find a way to incorporate everything he loves into that one night or weekend. Some guys might love going all out with a trip to Vegas, while others may want to spend the night in a hotel just a short trip from home.

No matter where you plan the bachelor party, make it a night that no one will ever forget.

Think About Budget

As much as you might want to plan a weeklong trip in Hawaii or Las Vegas, you always need to think about your budget and the budgets of both the bachelor and all his friends.

Contact each of the guys he wants to invite in advance to find out how much they can afford to spend. This is especially important if the group plans on covering the groom’s expenses.

Keep His Wishes in Mind

Choosing the wrong destination for the bachelor party may end with the groom changing his mind about his best mind. If you pick a destination based on your own wishes instead of what he likes, he’ll spend the night feeling uncomfortable and wishing he was anywhere else in the world.

If he wants to spend the night playing board games and having a few beers, don’t feel as if you should drag him to a strip club or a bar. Some guys prefer spending their nights hanging out with friends and talking instead of recreating The Hangover films.

Decide on Length/Duration

Bachelor parties once took place over a single night. Guys got together, went out for a few hours and made it home later that same night. There are now destination bachelor parties, sometimes called stag weekends, that take place over a full weekend or a few days.

Spending a few days together gives you the chance to play golf, see movies, go skydiving and do anything else he always wanted to do. Depending on the wishes of the other guests, you might even have an open weekend that lets guests come for a single night or spend the whole weekend together.