How to Organise a Bucks Party: A Step-by-Step Guide

Been tasked with planning an unforgettable bucks party? If you’re wondering how to plan a bucks party, then we’ve got you covered—we consider ourselves experts, after all!

From the guest list, activities, budget and more, we’re going to walk you through how you can organise a bucks party that people will speak about for years, and more importantly, will be exactly what the groom was hoping for ahead of their special day!

Step 1: Understand the Groom’s Preferences

As the person who’s been tasked with organising the bucks party, chances are that you know the groom pretty well. However, it’s still important not to assume you know what’s best from the bucks party. Knowing their tastes, hobbies, and personality will help guide you towards the right activities for the party. If in doubt, ask the groom what they’d like from the party (or, if you’re keeping it a surprise, work closely with their most trusted friends).

Step 2: Choose the Right Activities

The activities that make up a bucks party should reflect both the groom, and the people invited. If you’re set to be part of an adventurous bunch, then paintballing, skydiving, or a high-stakes escape room might be a fun option. However, if people in the group like to take things a bit slower, then wine tasting, golfing, or a poker night might be more the speed. If you’re stuck for ideas, then we’ve got you covered.



Step 3: Set a Budget

There’s no point blowing your entire bucks party budget on one activity, only to realise you can’t afford anything else! Setting a realistic budget will ensure the party runs smoothly. This might mean choosing lower-cost activities, like a DIY poker night or a backyard sports challenge, or keeping things to a one-day affair, rather than stretching over a couple of days.

When budgeting for a bucks party, split the money into portions for activities, food, drinks, and accommodation (if people are travelling). It’s worth discussing the budget with the groomsmen, as they’ll typically each chip in around $100- $200, depending on what’s being organised.

Step 4: Select the Perfect Location

Now you’ve got a sense of what you want to organise for the bucks party, it’s time to pick a location! It’s important to pick somewhere that is easy to get to for everyone (and if needed, has accommodation), and will fit the number of people coming along.

AirBnbs are affordable options for destination bucks parties, otherwise, renting out an event space at a bar or pub for a few hours might be the go, especially if the plan is to keep things pretty low-key. Above all, though, make sure the environment suits the groom, so they get to be somewhere they truly enjoy!




Step 5: Create a Guest List

Getting the guest list right for a bucks party goes a long way to making it one to remember, so knowing who to invite to a bucks party is key. A bucks party guest list should be kept to close family and friends, people that are an important part of the buck’s life.

The last thing anyone wants at a bucks party is drama, so avoid inviting anyone that might cause a scene, or who the groom may not want their to mark such a special occasion.

Step 6: Keep the Groom’s Comfort in Mind

Once you’ve planned everything out, there’s one person you must consult: the groom. Make sure they’re happy with the various aspects of the bucks party, including the guest list, activities, and overall vibe that you’re going for throughout the occasion.

It can be tempting to try and cater to what everyone wants and expects from a bucks party, but at the end of the day, it’s a celebration of the groom, and should reflect what they want. As the organiser, it’s your chance to show the groom just how much they mean to you, by throwing them a party that they’ll remember fondly for the rest of their life.




Plan the Ultimate Bucks Party with The Bucks Co

Ready to start planning the bucks party to end all bucks parties? You’ll want to make it a night to remember (not one to forget), fun, and tailored to the groom’s preferences. As someone that’s close to the groom, you’ll know him pretty well, so make sure it’s a party that reflects what he’s into!

If you’re looking for a little bit of assistance with the planning for the big day, then here at The Bucks Co, we’re ready to help.

We put together bucks nights to remember across Australia, including in Melbourne, in Adelaide, on the Gold Coast, in Perth, on the Sunshine Coast, in Sydney, and in Brisbane. And, if you’re looking to go that extra mile for the groom, we can even help you plan a destination bucks party in Bali!