There is this idea among progressive thinking individuals that a co-ed bachelor party is exactly how things should be done.  Well, at Treasures Las Vegas we’re all about everyone having fun but we do understand why the boys want to come in and show their buddy a good time before setting off on the adventure that is matrimony.

The Las Vegas Bachelor Party is a rite of passage. While some people dream of the big lavish wedding with doves flying out from behind a steeple and rehearsal dinners and receptions there is a large segment of the population who just wants to have one last big bash before the curtain comes down on bachelorhood. You see the bachelor party is all part of the pageantry that is the wedding. After all, up to this point, it will be the most important day of your life. Like picking out the correct cake and shopping for bridesmaids dresses, the bachelor party has earned its place in the wedding tradition.

We love the bachelor party at Treasures Las Vegas so naturally, we tell you why you SHOULD NOT have a co-ed Bachelor Party.

Trust: A healthy relationship is built upon trust and if the bride and groom do not trust each other to have one big party without each other maybe this marriage thing is not entirely the right idea. The happy couple has said yes to the idea of spending the rest of their lives together, take a deep breath and don’t over think the last big party. A Las Vegas strip club bachelor party is not about behaving badly, it simply is about a group of guys getting together and doing a little old fashioned male bonding. One more thing, just because the guys are getting together at a strip club does not necessarily mean that anything bad is happening. Bad things can happen in grocery store aisles. And yes, both women and men have been known to behave badly, but let’s assume that were all adults on this one. 

The Day Before The Wedding: The classic bachelor party is one that occurs on the bachelor’s last night of independence. This can have a connotation of one last fling but that’s not really the point here. The bachelor party is a way for his buddies to wish him luck and buy him a few drinks. Like a going away party at the office, the bride can have a last hurrah party as well, it just should not include the spying eyes of her husband to be. Likewise, when the groom is at Treasures Las Vegas he might indulge in a lap dance or two. Since his friends are paying he might have a few extra drinks. Things might get a little crazy and neither side of the aisle has to see this type of behavior, frankly, they get the rest of their lives to spend together.

Why Go Co-ed? We see ideas about scavenger hunts and couples weekends as a way to create a co-ed experience for a bachelor party.  Frankly, you will have plenty of time to spend with the other married couples in your life. If there is one thing that we preach is the ability to hold on to some of your independence when you get married. It is ok to have alone time. It is ok to spend time with your friends. The bachelor party is an extension of male bonding time but it is also perfect for women who want to go rock climbing together or join a book club or learn about craft cocktails without guys around.  Ladies, you want your guy to hold on to his guy friends, or else he will tag along on all of your favorite girl adventures. Do you really want that? You have your secrets, do we really want to start telling our soonto be spouse everything? EVERYTHING? Do we?

Eliminating The Drama. This is touchy but when a group of guys gets together they tend to get out of control. However, when the ladies get together in Las Vegas they can do the exact same thing. Spend any time outside any of the male revue shows on the Las Vegas strip and you’ll get a good idea of what women do on bachelorette parties. With that said, there have to be some ground rules. Just how much touching is allowed? Is flirting cheating? The professional entertainers at Treasures Las Vegas entertain, but that’s it. So, ladies, your boy will have a good time but he’ll keep his hands to himself. Now, what you do when you are with the ladies is up to you. Let’s make sure to avoid the drama that comes from hurt feelings by agreeing to guidelines and discretion.

It’s Vegas! Finally, when the bachelor party goes to Las Vegas there is so much to do that combining a co-ed party just to end bachelorhood would be so limiting.  A spa day is a great idea for some girls while sitting in a sports book is also a great idea for some guys. Men and women are different so it is safe to say that trying to include everyone’s wishes for one party is best left for after the vows are exchanged. Before the wedding, let the guys go off and stay up all night at Treasures Las Vegas while the girls dance all night in a nightclub. Maybe they meet up at the pool or they just check in by phone. Either way, the bachelor party was never intended to be a bachelor/bachelorette party.