With the average Australian wedding costing over $35,000, budgeting from the start is essential. There’s nothing worse than a debt can lead into the failure of a marriage before it even happens, so it’s important to be clear about financial obligations and responsibilities from the start.
Do groomsmen pay for bucks parties?
Alcoholics and bucks strippers often turn up for bucks nights expecting it to be spectacular. Bucks parties can also include all-weekend activities associated with travel, accommodation and other additional expenses. Although the party is usually arranged and planned by the best man, the burden of paying for it all should not just be on him.
As the best man helping the groom-to-be to get ready for his day, be sure to put some of your cash in the bank for the bucks party. “Can I find fun bucks party ideas that suit my taste?” Yes, there are many clubs and event planners that can give you the bucks experience of your life. If you are the best man planning a bucks party for your friend, you should know what his tastes are and then do some research on what is on offer and what activities he can expect. Work out the cost in advance. Talk the budget over with the groom, give him an estimate of the costs in advance, such as how much for food and venue hire. Let the invited guests know if they will be expected to chip in and how much they should be prepared to chip in. If there are guests that have been invited but find they are unable to make any financial contributions then check to see if there is some other way to carry their costs – In the spirit of brotherhood and all of that.
Pay for bits
While a bucks parties with booze, food and other entertainment can cost a buck a couple of hundred dollars, fancier parties can distract attendees. If your bucks party is all weekend long, you might not be able to attend all the activities or spend the same amount of time as everybody else. If that’s the case, you may need to share everything. Track your activities and give your share to the best man over the weekend.
Pay everyone
If you’re a groom with deep pocket, why not put that money to good use and pay the bills for the whole bucks party? The best man and other bucks s may decline such an offer, but they may also appreciate the gesture. If you do take such a step, do it respectfully and intensively without seeming to be throwing your financial status around. The last thing you want is for your friends to feel inferior because their wallets aren’t as deep as yours.
In an ideal world the groom is usually given time off for the bucks party and in particular having bucks strippers, although there is an exception to this rule when the bucks party is held out of town. If the bucks party has expenses such as airfare and hotel, there is no obligation to pay the groom’s trip. However, be willing to accept multiple opinions and contribute to your part if possible.