So spring is here – or at least we hope it’s near because the weather hasn’t been too promising.  But just as the grass is growing greener and the sun is beginning to warm us up, it is the perfect time for a bachelor party to flourish.  It goes without saying that both the spring and summer time brings many outdoor activities and events that you and the guys can definitely enjoy.  So pull out your shorts, a tee and a light sweater; throw on your boat shoes and let’s party!

Night Clubs With Patios …or A Live Concert

The patios of nightclubs are starting to open up and are filled with outdoor bar kiosks, heat lamps and Dj’s.  Leave your coat at home finally, as coat rack check-ins are no longer available during these warm months.  If you’re visiting clubs such as C-Lounge, which has an outdoor pool and several bars along the rim of its outdoor patio, it’ll be a nice change from the typical indoor, crowding clubs.  If going to a club seems too average for you and your buddies, try checking out one of Toronto’s many outdoor concerts and entertaining festivals, like Summerlicious or Edge Fest 2012 this July.

Out In The Wilderness

Who wouldn’t enjoy heading out into the wilderness, learning to build a tent and starting a warm fire for the cool evenings?  It’s a fantastic and very healthy experience to hike around various forests and taking in the fresh smell of natures earthly scents.

Houseboat Party

This was mentioned in a previous post, but it is nice to bring up again as the houseboat offers you and your buddies a great time and your own private party as you sail on a lake for a few days.  One of you, whoever is appointed as “captain” of the ship, would have to take a quick instructional course prior to departing.  The expensive costs of renting a houseboat can be greatly reduced if you have many of your buddies attending.  Also, like a home, the houseboat includes many facilities such as a kitchenette, BBQ, cold storage and TV set.

Outdoor Sports

When the snow melts, everyone comes out to play!  This is especially true for those who love summer sports, such as tennis and soccer.  Why not consider signing out a tennis court or soccer field for you and your friends for the day?  Bring a cooler and pack it with the essentials – Gatorade, fruit and bottled water – and you’re ready to show off your skills and become labeled as the next Roger Federer.  Another option would be to see a tennis match for the 2012 Rogers Cup or some other sporting event.

A Backyard BBQ Party

If you’re looking to keep things casual and simple, there is nothing wrong with a backyard summer BBQ party.  Have a cooler set up with all your favourite drinks, set up a stereo system with some party tunes and enjoy the night away.  However, such outdoor parties don’t have to be held at someone’s house.  They can be held at an outdoor park, such as Boyd Conservation Area, as a way to savour the outdoors and enjoy good company without having to worry about messes at either yours or the groom’s house.  Of course, if you’re going to host a party at a public park, there are certain fees and parking or time restrictions your group needs to be aware of.  Good luck!

It is currently the morning after the big party.  You’ve just woken up to the familiar symptoms of light sensitivity, extreme thirst and a pounding headache.  And you know you’re not prone to migraines so you quickly realize that you are experiencing the symptoms of a hangover from a night well spent.  You partied hard on the dance floor, you flirted with beautiful women and you drank expensive alcohol with all of your best friends.  While you had this amazing time at your buddy’s bachelor party last night, what have you to show for it today?  What evidence of your great party (and awesome party planning skills) do you have to brag about to your friends and colleagues who couldn’t attend?  Here are some ways you can be sure the memories of an amazing night stay with you for a long time:

Social Media Diaries

You can create a private blog with information on what’s planned for the upcoming bachelor party before it happens. You can also create a group on Facebook for attendees prior to the party so that updated information is shared as it comes.  Always ensure your attendees have official, printed invites, of course – An online group or forum only allows for interesting discussions as you plan the event and this alone can make for great memories later on.  Nothing beats having unlimited data storage – all of your ideas and shared thoughts can be saved for as long as you want without having to use space on your computer’s hard drive (or create evidence lying around for your girlfriend to see).  Depending on your privacy features or who you allow to view your online documentations (this is where the girlfriend stuff comes in), you can host on an open forum safely; share ideas, discuss related topics and see what your friends suggest.

Automatic Upload – By Everyone

There are apps out there that are free to download onto smart phones where you and your friends can upload photos instantly to one central online album.  Similar to the way the “Wedding Party App” works, the host of the event would create a username, share it with guests, and later inform attendees to download the app to take photos with.  All photos taken with the app are then instantly added to the photo album.

Assigning A Designated Driver

If one of the guys doesn’t mind driving the crew around for a night out, they will be the ones with the most stories to tell.  Since you and the other guys will most likely be waking up with fuzzy memories of the previous night, the D.D. will be able to recall just about anything and will enjoy telling you and your friends of the hilarious situations you all got yourselves into.  The sober one may take many photos with his phone …for extra evidence.

Hire A Photographer

You don’t want to have the burden of reminding yourself to take photos at every moment.  You want to live it up and enjoy each moment, as everyone else does in your party.  It may be helpful to enlist the services of a professional photographer to capture every moment, in “high-def.”  Photos can later be placed into an album for you and your buddies to relive many memories of the groom’s last night of fun as a single guy …forever.