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   The bachelor party allows the bridegroom and his best male friends the opportunity to spend quality time together before the big day.

• Usually hosted by the best man

• The groom's male attendants and male friends are usually invited

• Traditionally, the bachelor party is held the night before the day of the wedding. However, to prevent the groom from looking like a zombie the next day, this particular custom is beginning to wane.

• Activities can range from the traditional gentleman's club to the challenging paintball competition.

• The fathers of the bride & groom are not traditionally invited to the bachelor party. They may be invited if it is a bachelor dinner, but not usually to the party.

• If you need great ideas on what to do at the bachelor party, please look at our guide "Ideas for the Bachelor Party."