Organising Stag Weekend with Crocodile Events

Crocodile Events have been organising stag dos for many years. You probably know that the stag night has come a long way from the days when you just went round the local bars and pubs! The stag has maybe even given you ideas of going to Europe, Vegas or maybe even further! If you're feeling under pressure to produce the ultimate stag weekend, then take a few minutes to read on, the following few paragraphs will give you some ins and outs as a guide for a superb stag party!

The first thing that organisers of stag dos need to do is to look at who is on the list to invite and work with the stag to find out more about them. This is essential information in finding out what to budget for the stag weekend and which location to choose. That stag weekend in Europe may be a great idea, but is it within everyone's budget and can you coordinate flights easily enough to ensure everyone can get there?

Crocodile Events' Stag Dos

A stag party in the UK gives you more options - from party cities to seaside resorts, you will find that superb location, whatever you want to do! And this is the next point that you need to consider, what type of activities work well on stag dos? This may sound an obvious question, but you will need something in the day to keep the lads together and to give them a chance to recover a little from the night before!

There are plenty of fantastic events to try, from karting to canyonning, from surfing to sailing and even helicopter flying!! This is a great chance to try something that the stag wouldn't normally do, as well as giving the guys plenty of great memories to take away with them! The daytime activity can be thing that the guys really look forward to, as much as the beers!

On our website, you will be presented with a variety of organised stag party packages within various budgets. Have a look at what is available, but if you can't quite find the right package, don't worry, just give us a call and we will tailor a package to suit you. At Crocodile Events, we will use our professional expertise and experience to guide you through the best stag weekend locations and stag party activities.

Then there's the stag night itself, the last night of freedom, and the chance to really hit town. So before you end up at someone's house, not knowing where you are or how to get home, you need to think of a few basic things to ensure you all have an outstanding time together. If you follow a few simple rules early on, you can have a fantastic time and take all the credit.

Firstly, pre-arrange your entry to your nightclub or lap club. This will ensure that the venue knows to expect a group of 20 thirsty stags and you won't get turned away by that bouncer that just let a hen party in! It also gives the group a focal point in the evening, so they know where they're going and what they're doing.

Secondly, think about eating together, this will help ensure that the group stay together. The food will also help prevent you from going loopy through the beer by 7:30pm and then asleep by 9:00pm! At Crocodile Events, we will reserve a table for you free of charge so you will have a pre-planned time to eat together on the stag weekend.

Finally, think also about theme nights for the stag party. If the stag is not a clubber, then there are plenty of other options for you to consider too. You can have a flutter at a casino or at a dog track, laugh your socks off at a comedy club or even be merry men at a medieval banquet!
The base for successful stag dos is always the stag weekend accommodation. Crocodile Events are able to offer a wide range of accommodation from surf shacks and hostels to two, three and four star hotels depending upon your budget and the type of feel you want for your stag party.

We vet all of our hotels in advance and will also use our expert knowledge of the location to place you in the best position for your nightlife and daytime activities. This will give the whole stag weekend that polished edge you need to get all the credit from a superb stag night!

Stag dos & Don'ts!!

For Successful Stag dos: Be honest that it's a stag party. You could set yourself up for a fall if you try and hide the fact that you're on a stag weekend. Most locations will already have policies on how to deal with single sex parties and if you're up front at the beginning it's better for everyone.

For Successful Stag dos: Check out locations for fancy dress. Is the bouncer going to turn you away if the stag is dressed as a frogman? If you have something planned, tell the venue and they will be able to advise you what is acceptable and what isn't.

For Successful Stag dos: Have a daytime activity. This will keep the guys together and give you the chance to see the location other than from the inside of a pub! It also gives the guys the chance to have a blow from the night before too!

For Successful Stag dos: Pre-arrange meals. If you're not careful you can be stuffing yourself at the chippy in between bars and this can quite easily split the group up. Eating together is sociable and having decent food is a good way of getting in decent vitamins to help deal with that hangover! At Crocodile Events we will reserve a table for you free of charge so have something arranged.

To Prevent Bad Stag dos: Do not arrive drunk to your daytime activity. You will not be allowed to take part. Every activity centre has a duty of care to ensure the safety of everyone on site, they cannot allow anyone to participate under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

To Prevent Bad Stag dos: Do not start out to your location without your booking pack. When you book with Crocodile Events, you will receive full details of your accommodation and activity centres. This information is essential in giving details of where the activities are and what to expect when you arrive. Without this information you may get lost or even lose out on an event.

To Prevent Bad Stag dos: Do not pay for someone if they can't confirm by a deadline. You're better off trying to add them on later. Some activity centres and hotels have cancellation charges if people cancel close to the event, so if the worse came to the worse, you may lose out. But if there is availability, you can add someone on at a later date.

To Prevent Bad Stag dos: Do not overcomplicate your stag weekend. Make it simple so it's easy to follow and doesn't require too much effort! You will also need to allow plenty of time to get people together so that they can arrive on time at the venue ­ getting 16 people out of bed can sometimes be a difficult task!