So the bride has had a perfect bridal shower, and the groom had enormous fun with his stag party. But what can some of their close friends possibly do that will include them both and involve enjoyment for the couple and their guests, as well as provide them a little “help” with their new life? Easy, a stag and doe party will do the trick!

What Are Stag And Doe Parties?

Stag and doe parties are not completely different from bridal showers and stag parties; they have the same aim –enjoyment and something to help start-up the couple’s life together. Stag and doe parties or also called “buck and doe” parties, and are intended to raise funds for the wedding.

The profits raised from stag and doe parties are taken from “ticket sales”. Yes, you read right –guests buy a ticket to attend the party. Don’t get it the wrong way; guests are more than happy and willing to buy tickets to the couple’s stag and doe party. Not only will the amount help a great deal with the couple’s wedding expenses, but guests also get to have a good time and enjoy great company. Most often, if the guests won’t be able personally attend the party, they still purchase the ticket for the couple’s sake –now that’ something!

Planning A Stag And Doe Party

Hosting a stag and doe party will require lots of careful organizing and planning. Since the goal is to raise funds for the wedding, it must make profit –hopefully a big one. This pre-wedding party is a big event and will require a bigger venue such as a hall. Refreshments like alcohol and food, entertainment such as a band or DJ, and some other little “additions” to excite guests like door prizes, karaoke machines, 50/50 draw, and others, are “musts” for this kind of parties.

If you’re planning the stag and doe party, start by estimating the possible number of expected attendees. Book a place that’s comfortable and will hold the number of guests who will be attending, as well as giving extra space for dancing –there will definitely be dancing!

If you plan on selling alcohol at the party, make sure that the venue has valid “liquor license”. A better option will be to have a venue that will allow bringing your own alcohol to the place, as it will be cheaper rather than having them provide it. The guests expected will determine the needed amount of mixed drinks or alcohol. On the average, every guest will most probably order four drinks – either a mix of several drinks or simply beer.
Food for the stag and doe party will require appetizers or finger foods –they usually work best. Other things that must be properly planned are the party “extras” such as the 50/50 draws, wherein the winner and the couple splits the jackpot prize, as well as other attractions such as roulette, door prizes, and karaoke machines.

A most important aspect in hosting and planning stag and doe parties is the ticket selling. Never count on “at the door” sales, they usually account for little of the total sales. Ask the help of the friends, family, and the wedding party to sell as much tickets as they possibly can. Additionally, it won’t hurt to advertise on local newspapers to help in spreading the word. The ticket sales are the most important part and purpose of the stag and doe party, so try to sell more than what you would usually think as more.

Stag and doe parties are great pre-wedding parties that will help the couple “financially” for the wedding. Moreover, it’s an excellent way for the guests and everyone else to have a great and enjoyable time with a “good purpose”.