The wedding has been fixed and arrangements are on in full swing for the upcoming functions. Many a groom is known to have developed cold feet just before his wedding, a love marriage notwithstanding. Spending some time with friends helps overcome all the jitters. Yes, a groom gets nervous too. Therefore this practice of having a bachelor party gives a chance for the groom to have fun with his friends before he gets busy with the responsibilities of marital life and for his friends to wish him a good life ahead. It is humorously referred to as the groom last day of ‘freedom’. Find below 10 bachelor party themes to choose from.

1. Star Wars

Light your saber and prepare to attack – the bar of course! Your buddies will find it amusing to wear some light Jedi robes and sport sabers. Throw in death star, Yoda and you are good to go. Use some star stickers on a blackboard as a photo backdrop in your party hall. Star wars merchandise is available online and at certain stores.

2. Weekend Getaway

Go casual and enjoy a boy’s night out in just denim and creative tees with a funny tagline.  Pack your bags and go trekking, swimming in streams and camping with your buddies. Take out those bikes and go on a long drive in the countryside. It is an experience by itself to be sleeping under the stars. Have fun with your buddies talking and jesting. Spend a night of bonfire, camping, and barbeque and return in time for the wedding!

3. Sporty theme

Boys! On your marks. Get set. Go! Enjoy an evening full of sporty events and activities. Arrange for mini golf court at your venue or book a venue that has facilities of a billiards table for your friends to play. You could even add foosball and bowling in the menu. Hold matches. There is nothing like competition to get the adrenaline pumping. Have everyone dress up in sporty outfits or in the colours of the team they support in the IPL. Get flags and drums, whistles and pom poms to cheer up your friends during the matches. Don’t forget to offer chilled beer and hot snacks.

4. Casino theme

Go all out and enjoy a night in Vegas! Or at least something close to that. Organize a night of gambling complete with the casino décor, the roulette table, the poker cards, and chips. Find out about the permissions for this at the venue. Offer food and drinks in keeping with the theme of the party.

5. Jungle theme

Allow yourself and your friends some freedom to be-as-you-please with the jungle theme. Encourage them to wear the weirdest of close-to-nature clothes in keeping with the theme, and relax with a drink in leaf shorts on the ‘branch’ of a tree. At the banquet hall have some wines or ropes hanging from the ceiling, lots of ‘branches’ to sit, some hammocks and a barbeque.  Add a bonfire to the whole deal if your venue permits.

6. Superheroes

Go back to your childhood with this superheroes theme. Have each of your friends dress up like their favorite superhero and put up a small act in front of the others. Call each other by your superhero names.  Add a twist by pairing the name with a characteristic of the friend like flirty phantom, temper beast Tarzan and so on. Provide props like fake swords and shields. Have a photographer click plenty of pictures with all your “weapons” and the right expressions.  The boys will have a blast laughing at old memories and reliving the carefree days.

7. Retro

Try the retro theme for a classy change from the other themes. Pick a nice venue and in your invite, mention dress code - elegant retro. This should allow your friends to fulfill their wishes of dressing up like James Bond and Dev Anand. Sexy is the watchword here. Order a good spread for the menu and top quality liquor. Let you friends relax and enjoy and not be too uptight due to the formal wear.

8. Hawaiian

Time for fun! Get those floral printed shirts! No shying! A few lei, grass skirts and drums and cocktails! If any of you are feeling adventurous enough include some coconut halves in your wardrobe as well for total madness. Have some games and music to support your theme and get the guys involved in fun activity. Book an outdoor party venue like a lawn or poolside for this theme.

9. Adventure theme

You may have to travel out for this but it is totally worth it. Grooms these days prefer this of hosting their bachelor party. Typically a destination bachelor party but loaded with adventure. You may plan a few days to a week off. Involve in various activities like bungee jumping, rappelling, rafting, scuba diving, and paragliding. Whatever your adventurous spirit calls you to do. These thrilling adventures are bound to stay in your memories for life.

10. Pirates theme

Who doesn’t love Pirates of the Caribbean? But wait! Don’t make the mistake of playing the movie at your party venue in the hope of enhancing the mood of the ‘pirates’, your friends. Trust us, they will stop all activity and get glued onto the TV screen. Involve them in games instead like Dead Man’s Chest, Liars dice and others. Decorate your venue with cut outs of pirates, fishing nets and hooks. Serve them in wooden bowls or fine china. Fill up ‘treasure chests’ with fake gold coins and let the liquor flow. Have foot stomping music on to encourage some dancing. Leave all inhibitions and simply enjoy the moments with your friends.

      Whatever the theme, the idea is to enjoy your one last night of “freedom” before you take up the responsibilities of family life. You may meet not be able to meet up so frequently with your boy gang after your wedding as your family will take a position of priority. Have good fun, make memorable moments and try to keep in touch with your friends as you go through life’s ups and downs as they form a major part of your support system.