Pre-Wedding Celebration: 7 Fun Joint Stag and Hen Do Ideas

Weddings can be stressful and couples, along with those in the wedding party and other close friends, need a time of fun to release tension and just enjoy the moment.

Celebrating a bucks party is one of things for groom to do before a wedding ceremony. It has been a long-standing tradition, and generally includes strippers, but modern couples are opting for a combined hens and bucks night instead.

That certainly changes party planning. Many couples are looking for alternatives for a hens and bucks night together that includes more than going clubbing. There are a number of joint hen and stag party ideas out there that creates a fun time for everyone. Here are the top seven.

Create Sports Challenges

This is a great idea if you have some outdoor space. The sports challenges don't have to be complicated to achieve the friendly competition you desire. They can be things like standing jump competition, a mini obstacle course, and relay races.

If you want more of a vintage feel for your hens and bucks party, use old-fashioned games for competitions. Things like three-legged or wheelbarrow races, corn hole, and horseshoes are perfect for this.

Go to Camp

A weekend in the great outdoors may be the thing your group needs to relax. The best part about this idea is it allows for plenty of down time where you can visit with your friends. Most adult camps offer plenty of things to do as well, so no one will be bored.

Play Games

There are plenty of low-cost games you can organize for a hens and bucks party. Things like yard croquet or volleyball are great for team competition. There are number of large inflatable games that add excitement to home parties. Inflatable Jenga, Snakes and Ladders and Dominoes take a game everyone knows and expands it, literally.

Those who want to revisit their childhood can incorporate fun games that has nostalgia for everyone. Games like Twister, Slip and Slides, and water sprinklers will have everyone laughing. You could also slip into the past with games like Kick the Can and Duck, Duck, Goose.

One game incredibly popular with these type of parties is Knockerball. This is where a person gets inside an inflatable ball and then tries to knock others out of bounds. It's totally safe and can be played by both men and women. A bit of silliness in this game will lighten the mood for everyone.

Hit the Big Lights

Weekend trips to places like Sydney are popular for those planning co-ed parties. Tokyo, Dubai, Las Vegas similar places have a lot of ongoing action to for never-ending fun. They also have excellent hotels, restaurants, clubs and music so the world can be your oyster.

Many hotels and other accommodations offer discounts for group travel, so this could save you and your guests money. It could be an experience none of you will ever forget.

Have a Barbecue

This is an excellent cost-effective way to host a hens and bucks party. All you need is a outdoor spot, a grill, and plenty of grub. Even if you don't have a home to accommodate such an event, many apartment complexes have green areas with grills and many of those are near pools so you could make it an swimming event if the weather is warm.

If there is no grill available to you where you live, you can always plan to meet at a local park. Most parks have pavilions and grills for public use and, typically, they cost little or nothing at all. You may need to reserve them though.

Go to an Arcade

There are many adult arcade and game facilities now that would provide an awesome hens and bucks night together. Old arcade games like pinball or air hockey, new modern digital simulation games and other games like cosmic bowling are some of the typical fare at these businesses. Plus, many game spots have other adult amenities like a bar and restaurant. Everyone is responsible for their own tab, so no one will feel pressured to spend money they don't have.

Attend a Concert

This option can be expensive, but it will be a night everyone will enjoy and remember. Perhaps there was a favorite band all of you love, or maybe a music festival is planned nearby. However you do it, music is sure to bring all of your together. You can finish the night by eating at an all-night diner and talking about the band.

Having a hens and bucks night doesn't need to be overwhelming or super costly. A little creativity will go a long way to making it fun. The most important thing for the couple to bond with friends from both sides. That will mean the world to all of you as the years go by.