"Form Your Own Wolfpack"

In honor of the release of “The Hangover II” last night, let’s take a look at some of the top bachelor party ideas for 2011 that does not involve any combination of Las Vegas, Bangkok, strippers, rufies, Mike Tyson, monkeys, Vodka Red Bulls, etc.

Live the “Suite” Life

If sports is your passion, book a club suite for an upcoming sporting event.  Typically, these luxury suites include food and beverage service, and allows for you and your buddies to get a little rowdy and obnoxious without an usher asking you to quiet down or be escorted out of the stadium.  Also look at minor league and independent leagues – they are typically less expensive and the home team can probably arrange a way to include members of the party in promotional contests throughout the game.

Tour a Brewery

More than likely, alcohol is going to be a big part of the event – so why not tour a brewery?  Not only will you get to enjoy the beers you already love, but you will also sample new tastes as well as expand your knowledge and appreciation of it.  Depending on which brewery you tour, snacks, as well as a meal at the conclusion, may be included.

Host A “Roast Of…”

Inspired by the popularity of Comedy Central’s “Roast Of…”, reserve a private room from a local bar or restaurant and inform all your attendees that a portion of the night will be a roast, and begin to write your jokes (funny or not!).  The Best Man will be the Roastmaster (MC) and will open the night with a set where the groom is the subject of the majority of jokes, and then will introduce each roaster.  It probably won’t be comedy gold, but there isn’t a better way to enjoy dinner and drinks before the next phase of the party.

Go Extreme

Since many joke about “going off the deep end” while planning a wedding, why not literally do it?  Skydiving and bungee jumping has become one of the most popular bachelor party ideas for 2011.  Definitely not for the feint of heart and only for those that seek the ultimate thrill and adrenaline experience.  An alternative option would be a three day “rollercoaster park crawl”, as well as a safer!

And of course, here are the rules to any bachelor party:

1. What happens at the bachelor party, stays at the bachelor party.  ABSOLUTELY NO CAMERAS, CELL PHONES, TWITTER, FACEBOOK, ETC.
2. Do not invite random guys.  Keep it to the groom’s six to twelve best friends.
3. Do not invite the Father of the Bride. Just a bad idea, period.
4. Before you accept your invite, understand you can’t complain about the expected and unexpected costs of the night.
5. Leave no man behind.
6. Do not plan a bachelor party in the same city as the bachelorette party.
7. Grooms, tell your finacee the cell phone is for EMERGENCY PURPOSES ONLY.  This is your party to celebrate your transition from single life to a life with the woman he loves.  Give this phone to the Best Man – trust me, it’s just a good idea.
8. Have a designated driver and take away everyone’s keys.  Don’t allow a great night to become tragic.
9. HAVE FUN!

What are you bachelor party plans?  Leave a comment below!