Being asked to be a best man is a double edged sword. Of course you're honoured but when the hassle of organising the stag do sets in, it can be a different story. To organise a successful night, weekend or whatever you've got in mind remember a few simple things and everything will go great.

1. Book flights & accommodation by credit card
We've seen stag do organisers go bust and at least if you pay by credit card you should be able to get some of the cash back. Alternatively you could organise it yourself, book direct and you're less likely to lose any money.

2. Keep everyone safe
There's wild and there's WILD. Of course you're there to have fun but returning with the same number of people you left with is a pretty basic requirement.

3. Don't allow for 'down time' in a weekend
If you don't plan activities to keep the lads busy for the whole weekend, you'll end up with people dozing off or nipping to the shops and before you know it, the group will have disintegrated.

4. Don't let them fall in love!
I didn't think it would happen but this poor sod's gone and fallen in love on a stag night - what a plonker! Its not supposed to be serious. She's going to love it when you turn up, flowers in hand...no, she really will, honest!