by Marc Cram

Created on: September 04, 2009

As a third generation Las Vegan, I'm often asked to give Vegas bachelor party advice.

My first piece of advice is this: You have your whole life to screw up your marriage, why do it before it begins? The goal is to have a fun but recoverable bachelor party. - Right? Okay so here is the skinny on a great Vegas bachelor party.

Plan your party at least two weeks before the wedding. This will give you time to heal that black eye, recover from the sunburn, get rid of the disease, etc ... I recommend a trusted older male to supervise and maintain control - this person is not meant to be a spoiler, but a limiter. Preferably a good brother-in-law, your father or a very cool headed father-in-law. He is the ultimate law enforcer. All must respect his "Authoritay .." This will also calm the frazzled nerves of your beautiful bride. Do NOT hire an escort or stripper to come to your room. It never goes well. If you want that sort of entertainment go to a strip club. It will cost a whole lot less money for a lot more entertainment. Have something more planned than just a stripper. I recommend a poker tournament. It is fairly inexpensive, it provides about 2 to 3 hours of entertainment and who knows you could win some big money. Stay away from slot machines. Do NOT drink and drive in Vegas. The DUI laws are strictly enforced. A good idea is to rent a van so that designated driver can take you bums in one vehicle. There is no humidity in Las Vegas and you will become dehydrated. Plan on drinking at least four 8oz bottles of water a day. I would drink at least 6 bottles of water before you start drinking alcohol. Do not hire a prostitute. Prostitution is not legal in Las Vegas or Clark County. You will probably get rolled - if you're lucky. Also many prostitutes are guys in disguise. If you must engage in this activity then go to Pahrump where it is legal and the girls are tested. It will cost quite a bit of more and will probably make your future bride angry. Do NOT bring anyone back to your room. Your room is your sanctuary - safe zone. The person who wants to go back to your room probably just wants to rob you, cut your throat and leave you to bleed out in the bathtub. Do NOT get separated from your group. Stay with the team. Watch your drink. Have a meet up place the morning after the BIG event. I suggest a breakfast buffet at your hotel around 10:30 am. That way you can find anyone who is missing. Also, it encourages your friends to end the party before 4 in the morning.

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