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8 bachelor party rules so you don't wake up sunburnt and stuck on a roof

Posted June 12, 2015 11:00 pm

Brittany Fowler

Friends don't let friends walk down the aisle without a memorable "last night of freedom."

But before you start stuffing your wallet with singles, there are some bachelor party rules you should know.

Heed these tips and you'll actually remember all the fun you're about to have.

<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1">RULE #1: If you're the best man, you're the party planner.</span></h3>

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">First order of business: find out what the groom wants to do. Does he want to tear up Las Vegas, or would he rather sit around with his buds and smoke cigars? Not all bachelor parties involve tons of booze and strippers. If he doesn't want strippers (perhaps because of an agreement with his fiancÃ©), don't "surprise" him. Once the groom decides the night's festivities, it's your job to make them happen.</span>

<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1">RULE #2: The groom pays for nothing.</span></h3>

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">All costs should be split equally among those attending the party. So if you're going away for the weekend, start saving your pennies. Best man: it's your responsibility to collect the money, so start early.</span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> </span>

<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1">RULE #3: The guest list is the groom's call.</span></h3>

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Some grooms want to invite family, friends, and colleagues, while others only want friends. Bottom line: it's his call. If you have a problem with someone on the guest list, remember why you both are there and avoid conflict. </span>

<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1">RULE #4: <span>No hazing</span>.</span></h3>

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Do not embarrass the groom and certainly do not put him in danger, </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">unless you want to explain to the bride why her soon-to-be-husband is wearing a cast. </span>

<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1">RULE #6: Don't act like you're at a frat party.</span></h3>

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">A few shots in honor of the groom is fine. Chasing shots by shotgunning beers? Probably not. Like I said earlier, you want the groom to actually remember his last night of freedom. </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Drink and be merry, but if the groom ends up sunburned on a rooftop, you've gone too far. </span>

<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1">RULE #7: Figure out transportation before the night (or weekend) starts.</span></h3>

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Best man: put this on your growing to-do list. Plan how guests will get to and from the destination  especially when alcohol is involved. Having a member of your crew commit to being the designated driver is great, but if no one's volunteering, you need to arrange for car service.</span><span class="s1" style="line-height: 1.5em;"> Remember: the groom pays for nothing. </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> </span>

<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1">RULE #8: The party isn't over until the groom says it's over. </span></h3>

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">If the groom wants to stay a little longer, you stay. If he wants to leave, you leave. If he thinks you're drinking too much, you switch to water. Without the groom there would be no bachelor party, so he is in charge of everything. </span>

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