The ins and outs of organising a stag weekend

Stag parties come in all shapes and sizes, and it's fair to say that no two stag parties are ever the same (not that you would want them to be anyway!). That said, there's a common theme among amazing stag parties - organisation and planning! The first step in planning is to collect a few ideas for the stag do, do your research and have a chat with the stag and any other key people who'll be attending the stag do for ideas. Have a search on google for "stag weekends" and it ought to bring you up a few sites with possible ideas. The key things you need to contemplate when coordinating a stag do are: 1/. Where you'll be going, 2/.

The type of accommodation you're after, 3/. The activities you would like to do during the day - e.g. go kart racing, paintballing, quad bikes, clay pigeon shooting, 4/. What you would like to do in the night , for example clubs, pubs and restaurants and finally 5/.

How you are going to stitch up the groom. Below are some ideas you may like to contemplate during the stag do coordinating process. Stag Party Ideas: Destinations Well now, what do you fancy? Other than the obligatory drinking and ogling at the local ladies, do you fancy a beach stag do, or a city stag party? UK or abroad? Cultured or are you more into a lively nightlife? Regularly the number of options can be totally bewildering, so it is a amazing idea to speak to a professional stag do organiser - there are stacks out there but look for ones that don't look like they are run from a bedroom, and are members of the relevant association for example ABTA to ensure they are reputable.

Some of the main companies are www.chillisauce.co.uk, www.stagweb.co.

uk and www.weekendsbydesign.net, so have a look at those website and give one of their specialists a call.

Stag Party Ideas: Accommodation First things first, are you looking for five star luxury, or ready to rough it in more budget-friendly accommodation? Some hostels welcome stag parties these days, going out of their way to offer destination information, 24 hour bars, no curfews and some amazing value dorm and private rooms. Check out the HostelBookers.co.uk free groups booking service for ideas on hostels and budget hotels in the UK. Alternatively you may wish to splash it up a bit and treat yourselves to a night or two somewhere plush - superbreak.

com have a wide variety of stag do ideas for you with 4* & 5* accommodation in all the UK's huge stag do destinations. Stag Party Activities: No stag do is complete without some activities during the day. There is a huge amount out there and you ought to have a look at some of the stag do organiser websites mentioned above to gain some inspiration.

It is recommend that you do something where all the group can compete together and get so know each other, so things like go kart racing, paintballing, clay pigeon shooting, and quad bikes are ideal. Stay Party Stitch Up's Perhaps the most fun element of the stag do for all but the groom.the stag stitch up! Whether you're coordinating on shaving his eyebrows, to stripping him naked, locking him in a box and sending him first class to Siberia - the possibilities are endless and you'll have a amazing time dreaming them up!.

Ellie Clarke works at weekendsbydesign.net a company specialising in exclusive stag parties. Have a look at weekendsbydesign.net for further info on stag night ideas and inspiration on stag night destinations.