Attend a stag do
A good stag do celebrates the person getting married rather than testing how much embarrassment, alcohol or expense the group can tolerate. It might be one excellent meal, a day of activities, a weekend away or a deliberately low-key gathering. Start with the groom’s actual tastes, accessibility needs and budget, then shape a plan that lets different friends take part without turning attendance into a financial ordeal. Agree the headline cost and payment deadlines before booking, make optional extras genuinely optional, and be clear about rooms, transport, deposits and cancellations. Nobody should be pressured into drinking, nudity, sexual entertainment, dangerous dares or being photographed. Build in food, water, rest and a safe route home; nominate someone who can stay organised without acting like a minder. Check passports and travel insurance for an overseas trip, and tell activity providers about medical or mobility needs. The best measure of success is that the groom feels known and supported, the group still likes one another afterwards and nothing needs to be explained away at the wedding.