Bachelor(ette) Party Planning – Do’s and Don’ts

Remember also that
most Nevada nightclubs are not so welcoming to big walk-up parties
(particularly all-male groups) so your VIP Hosting company is going to
open doors that would otherwise remain firmly closed. And those doors by
the way lead to the places where you really want to be…

Regardless of
whether you choose to go with the professionals or go it alone, before
you get knee deep into the detail, begin with the basics:

1) Guest List / Group Size

Draw up the list
of those to be invited. If it’s a bachelor/bachelorette party think
carefully about whether it’s really a good idea to invite your
father/mother in-law and don’t be afraid to leave “that guy”/”that girl”
at home if they are likely to affect everyone’s enjoyment of the event.
The key aim at this stage is to get a realistic idea of what the group
size is going to be, planning for 20 which then turns out to be 6 (and
vice versa) is going to cause all sorts of headaches you don’t need.

2) Budget

We can’t stress how important it is to agree on a realistic
budget per person that is going to work for everybody in the group. Set
it too high and the drop-outs will be numerous when it actually comes
round to them cutting the check, so consider what is most important to
you: having all your best friends there or pricing some of them out.

3) Dates

Plan ahead it sounds obvious
but choose a date that is going to work for the majority of the group
and give everybody plenty of notice. As with all things you can’t please
all of the people all of the time so you may have to lay down the law
if you find yourself going round in circles trying to accommodate
everybody’s schedules.  A solid month or more notice to all is best because some guests may need to fly and airline rates are most reasonable when booked 21 days or more in advance.

Get the above
agreed up front and you’ll be less likely to have the hassle of a
constantly changing group size or wildly differing expectations of what
the party is going to entail. So, onto the next step:

4) Decide on the Program of Events

You will no doubt
have your own ideas about what the big night out is going to include
which may be any combination of the following:

Dinner

Starting with
dinner is always a good idea if for no other reason than ensuring that
everyone has their stomach lined before hitting the booze! We are happy to provide recommendations on restaurants to suit your budget and
requirements.

Lounge/Bar

Consider kicking
the night off in a lounge or a nice ultra bar to be in an environment where
the volume is not to loud and the group can gel and chat
comfortably. We can recommend some excellent venues to meet up at that also
offer spectacular views no matter where you plan your party.  Whether it’s Reno, Tahoe or Las Vegas.

Gentlemen’s Clubs / Entertainers that come to you

Tahoe, Reno and Las Vegas have a seemingly inexhaustible supply of adult entertainers but be careful as
all are not created equal! You may wish to go out on the town as a group to a quality gentlemen’s
club.  Your other option would be to bring the entertainment to you as the cost is
comparable if the audience is large enough.  Depending on your location whether its Tahoe or Reno there are things to consider.  We can explain those options and help you make the right decision for your group needs.  Similar options are available for the ladies too!

Shows

Of course Vegas is
known for its spectacular shows but our suggestion is to leave those for
another time. The dynamics don’t work so well with group events. 

The same is not true of Lake Tahoe or Reno shows because the nightlife is much more laid back compared to Las Vegas.  You could take in a concert or Summer outdoor event and still be able to plan a perfect night out afterwards.

Nightclubs

See our Vegas Nightclub Guide or Reno/Tahoe Nightclub Guide or call us for impartial advice on the best
clubs to suit your requirements. Consider also whether you want to have a
table with bottle service (see Essential Guide #2) and when planning your schedule bear in mind that the popular Nightclubs open at 10:00 and don’t begin to get busy until 11pm.

After Hours Clubs

Reno, Tahoe and most Las Vegas nightclubs wrap up at around 4-5am so if you are looking to extend
the party further then a good after hours club is the way to go. These
are also covered in the nightclub guide for Las Vegas above.  Reno and Tahoe do not have this early morning option.

Activities / Attractions

There are so many options available to choose from between Reno and beautiful Lake Tahoe.  It is easier to have an open conversation about your thoughts on the matter with one of our agents.  We can help connect you with package deals best suited for your group needs.  Day time group activities like hiking, biking, jet skis, boating, fishing, golfing, para-sailing you name it and the list goes on and on. 

Las Vegas has a
great selection of thrill rides and other activities such as shooting
& indoor sky-diving but our advice is to keep those activities for the
day-time. Hitting the shots followed by the roller-coaster is inviting a
rapid reappearance of your dinner and an embarrassing trip back to the
hotel to shower and change.

Las Vegas at night is a sight to behold, so a cruise of The Strip in your limo or even from above in a
helicopter can definitely add a touch of magic. Club Viva will be happy
to arrange this for you.

Gaming

You won’t want to
put your whole night over to gambling and for sure splitting the group
up amongst the slots is not the best way to get a good group vibe going.
Having your group take over a blackjack, roulette or craps table though
for half an hour or so can be great fun and definitely raise the energy
level. Remember your drinks are free when you are playing too!

Transportation

If you are hopping
around between venues then it’s an absolute must to have your
transportation prearranged. On a weekend taxi-lines in Las Vegas can be horrendous
and having to split your group between vehicles is never ideal. Club
Viva can recommend a full choice of transportation options ranging from
limousines, party buses and regular coaches through monster limo-buses
that can only be described as nightclubs on wheels! Having the right
transportation available when you need it and to be able to enjoy a drink
onboard will keep the party going between venues and add greatly to your
enjoyment of the evening.

Remember
also that if you are in town for a few days then you don’t need to try
and cram everything into one night – who’s to say the party can’t be a
72-hour affair?

5) Arranging Payment

Now that you have
your group and your game-plan in place the final thing to do is to
organize payment between the guests. Using a professional VIP Hosting
company offers the convenience of making a single payment to a single
supplier and it also provides an easy option that allows you to
pay cash on the night.

The key thing here
is that you don’t want to get stuck with paying for everything up-front
then be left holding the bag should any of your guests drop out (hey it
happens!). So our best advice is to collect individual payments from
guests prior to making your reservation or at the very least get a
commitment from each guest that they will honor their share of the cost
if they are forced to cancel. And if you do intend to pay cash on the
night then be sure to collect it from everybody at the very start of the
trip. Gambling towns are full of temptations designed to part you from your money
and you wouldn’t believe how many parties get affected because some of
the group blew their cash gambling before the party even got started.

GENERAL TIPS FOR THE PERFECT PARTY

1) Do make the
effort to actually plan your party and appoint a person to be in charge
of the festivities; arriving in town then making it up on the fly is much not a good idea.

2) Plan well ahead of time to get the best deals and to avoid schedule clashes with your guests.

3) In our
experience a program that involves hopping around 2 or 3 different
venues makes for a far more memorable experience than spending all night
in a single club.

4) If you have a
limo pick-up at the start of the evening, arrange for all guests to get
together in the hotel bar at least 20-minutes prior. That way you don’t
lose your limo time if somebody is late getting ready.

5) Ensure that everyone is in dress code (Las Vegas Essential Guide #3) and has their money and photo-id with them before leaving the hotel.

6) Don’t get too
hammered before the night even kicks-off! The nightlife doesn’t
get rolling until late and being back in bed while everybody else is
having the time of their life is just, your bad.  

7) Have everybody
contribute to the drink kitty to make it easier to pay for drinks when in
the clubs and if you are ordering bottle service collect the money from
everybody at the time you order.

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