Step 1

Create the guest list. If you don’t know the groom very well for some reason, find out who his closest friends are and invite only the varsity squad. A smaller guest list makes it easier to move from place to place, less expensive, and the groom doesn’t want his middling friends there anyway.

Step 2

Find the locations. This is where detective work comes into play. A hundred years ago, bachelor parties were formal dinners. Is the groom-to-be that guy, or is his favorite flick "Animal House"? Do your research.

Step 3

Start slow. In case the man of the hour wants to go nuts, but some friends are a little hesitant, start with a nice dinner or the groom’s favorite relaxed bar. After that, ramp up the action so that the less-than-willing can drop out at their leisure.

Step 4

Plan the entire night. Know each bar, where your going to get your strippers, each mini-golf course you’re going to and hire a limo or a cab unless somebody actively volunteers to drive. That way everybody can focus on the festivities and the groom-to-be.

Step 5

Spend a lot of money. Account for all of the destinations, transportation and lodging if you’re somewhere other than your hometown. Add in incidentals (tips, extra rounds of drinks, snacks, etc.) which can almost double the total cost of the night.

Step 6

Throw some ideas around with the guests and (if you’re not surprising him, the groom-to-be). Think stereotypically, the reason every bachelor party involves strip joints, golf, steak and bars is because they are usually very successful.