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You may be a chronic procrastinator, but if you’re in charge of planning a bachelor party, you absolutely cannot put this off until the last minute. It doesn’t matter if you’re heading to Amsterdam or getting some tickets to a local hockey game - waiting until the last minute is always a mistake. Why?

#1 - It may result in some people being unable to attend: Everybody’s busy these days, so you need to give lots of notice to everyone and try to find a date that will work for all the groom’s close friends and family members. If you inform people of the date just a few weeks in advance, some might have to miss out. And if one of them happens to be the groom’s childhood friend or college room mate, he might be quite upset.

#2 - You might have to settle for second best: You’ve waited until the last minute, and now the floor seats at that basketball game are sold out, or the penthouse at the groom’s favourite hotel is already booked. These are the types of things that happen when you don’t plan in advance, and you’ll have to settle for seats in the nosebleed section or a basic room at another hotel. Not cool!

#3 - Unless you’re a gifted event planner, it will be obvious you put things off until the last possible second: People may say it was a great party just to be nice, but everyone will be able to tell if you just threw something together. Take your time, do it right…this is a once-in-a-lifetime event for one of your closest friends, after all.

You may be a chronic procrastinator, but if you’re in charge of planning a bachelor party, you absolutely cannot put this off until the last minute. It doesn’t matter if you’re heading to Amsterdam or getting some tickets to a local hockey game - waiting until the last minute is always a mistake. Why?

#1 - It may result in some people being unable to attend: Everybody’s busy these days, so you need to give lots of notice to everyone and try to find a date that will work for all the groom’s close friends and family members. If you inform people of the date just a few weeks in advance, some might have to miss out. And if one of them happens to be the groom’s childhood friend or college room mate, he might be quite upset.

#2 - You might have to settle for second best: You’ve waited until the last minute, and now the floor seats at that basketball game are sold out, or the penthouse at the groom’s favourite hotel is already booked. These are the types of things that happen when you don’t plan in advance, and you’ll have to settle for seats in the nosebleed section or a basic room at another hotel. Not cool!

#3 - Unless you’re a gifted event planner, it will be obvious you put things off until the last possible second: People may say it was a great party just to be nice, but everyone will be able to tell if you just threw something together. Take your time, do it right…this is a once-in-a-lifetime event for one of your closest friends, after all.

For important events like bachelor parties, corporate gatherings, and couples’ getaways, the hotel you choose can mean the difference between an unforgettable event and a lackluster one. Hotel brochures and websites can be misleading, so unless you’ve personally been to your destination, choosing the right hotel can be difficult. For those looking for hotels in Montreal, enlisting the help of Montreal VIP is a wise decision. Here are just a few reasons why:

#1 – Montreal VIP recommends only the best Montreal hotels. We make our money by satisfying our customers, not by accepting kickbacks, so it’s in our best interest to set our clients up at the finest hotels in Montreal.

#2 – Montreal VIP can get bookings for suites and penthouses at exclusive Montreal hotels. Presidential suites and penthouses are strictly off limits to the public at a lot of Montreal’s hotels, but we can get bookings at many of these posh and exclusive hotels in Montreal. The elegant surroundings in these areas will make any event or getaway extra special.

#3 – Montreal VIP can help you get great rates for hotels in Montreal. Unlike other travel companies, we aren’t viewed by Montreal hotel owners as a huge, faceless corporation. Instead, we’re considered part of the community, which allows us to get preferred rates for Montreal hotel rooms and pass those savings onto our customers.

We’ll also make hotel staff and owners aware of your VIP status, so you can expect top-notch service and extra special treatment, no matter which Montreal hotel you choose.

For important events like bachelor parties, corporate gatherings, and couples’ getaways, the hotel you choose can mean the difference between an unforgettable event and a lackluster one. Hotel brochures and websites can be misleading, so unless you’ve personally been to your destination, choosing the right hotel can be difficult. For those looking for hotels in Montreal, enlisting the help of Montreal VIP is a wise decision. Here are just a few reasons why:

#1 – Montreal VIP recommends only the best Montreal hotels. We make our money by satisfying our customers, not by accepting kickbacks, so it’s in our best interest to set our clients up at the finest hotels in Montreal.

#2 – Montreal VIP can get bookings for suites and penthouses at exclusive Montreal hotels. Presidential suites and penthouses are strictly off limits to the public at a lot of Montreal’s hotels, but we can get bookings at many of these posh and exclusive hotels in Montreal. The elegant surroundings in these areas will make any event or getaway extra special.

#3 – Montreal VIP can help you get great rates for hotels in Montreal. Unlike other travel companies, we aren’t viewed by Montreal hotel owners as a huge, faceless corporation. Instead, we’re considered part of the community, which allows us to get preferred rates for Montreal hotel rooms and pass those savings onto our customers.

We’ll also make hotel staff and owners aware of your VIP status, so you can expect top-notch service and extra special treatment, no matter which Montreal hotel you choose.

These boo-boos can quickly turn what might have been an awesome party into an absolute disaster. Read the mistakes below, reread them, and consult them during the planning process to make sure you aren’t committing any of these bachelor party sins.

#1 – A lack of planning
If you’re in charge of planning a bachelor party, do it right. Don’t throw something together at the last minute or figure things will just work out.

#2 – Inviting along the in-laws
In-laws are great (well, sorta), but they do not belong at bachelor parties. Enough said.

#3 – Making assumptions about who will attend
Isn’t there a saying about making assumptions? Don’t count on anyone coming until you’ve checked with them directly.

#4 – Fronting cash
Failing to get money from the bachelor party attendees upfront can create rifts and put a strain on your pocketbook. Always collect the necessary funds before you book those plane tickets or order that keg.

#5 – Inviting a crowd
The more, the merrier applies to some things, but not bachelor parties. Invite the bachelor’s closest friends only, and resist the urge to add more names just to make the party bigger.

#6 – Ignoring the bachelor’s input
He’s told you time and again he does not want any strippers at his bachelor party. Listen to the bachelor’s input so you can create a party he will enjoy.

#7 – Ignoring the guests’ input
You want everyone to have fun, so listen to input from party guests. Try to plan a night or weekend that will please everybody if possible.

#8 – Over scheduling your afternoons
If the bachelor party is a several-day event, go easy on the afternoon activities. You’ll need that time to gear up for the night’s events, or perhaps to recover from the previous evening.

#9 – Collecting evidence
Leave the cameras at home, and resist the urge to bring back incriminating mementos.

#10 – Inviting the guys from the office
The rules say if you invite one work buddy, you have to invite them all. Unless the groom has requested otherwise, leave the guys from the office off the guest list.