Big Events
Plan the bucks without the group chat chaos
Golf, a weekend away or a big night out. Whatever the plan, Plynr keeps the dates, costs and the whole crew in one place, so the best man can actually enjoy it.
Sound familiar?
Nobody locks in a date
Everyone says they’re keen, but the group chat goes quiet the moment someone asks which weekend.
Money gets messy
Deposits, accommodation, activities. Keeping track of who’s paid what turns into a spreadsheet.
The plan keeps changing
Tee times, pick-up times and the venue keep shifting, and half the boys miss the update.
How to plan it in Plynr
1
Vote on the weekend
Send a Poll with a few dates or destinations. Everyone votes, and the winner updates your Plyn.
2
Send one Event Plyn
Add the itinerary, accommodation, transport, cost and dress code. The boys RSVP in seconds via the app or on the web.
3
Keep the boys in the loop
Chat inside the Plyn, set up a groomsmen subgroup for the surprises, and let reminders chase the stragglers.
4
Relive it afterwards
Once the bucks is over, it becomes a Past Plyn. Everyone adds their photos, and you can keep private notes of the stories worth retelling.
Bucks party checklist
5 to 6 months before
Set up a groomsmen subgroup so you can plan together
Ask the groom what he’d love, and what’s off limits
Lock in the guest list and a rough budget per person
Poll the group for dates
3 to 4 months before
Send the Event Plyn with the itinerary, dress code and cost per person
Set an RSVP deadline
Book accommodation if it’s a weekend away
Book activities, restaurants and transport
1 to 2 months before
Collect payments for anything booked upfront
Follow up any final RSVPs
Confirm numbers with venues
Sort any themes, games or fun extras
The week before
Check the weather and have a backup plan if needed
Let the reminders do the last-minute chasing
After the bucks
Share everyone’s photos in the Past Plyn
Settle any final costs
Get excited for the wedding!
Questions
How far in advance should you plan a bucks party?
Most bucks are planned five to six months ahead, especially for a weekend away. Lock in the date and guest list first, then book accommodation and activities once you know numbers.
Who organises the bucks?
Usually the best man or groomsmen, with input from the groom on what he’s up for. In Plynr you can share the planning and keep a private subgroup for anything the groom shouldn’t see.
What are popular bucks party ideas?
Golf days, fishing trips, brewery tours, go-karting, a weekend at the coast or a long lunch followed by a big night. Pick a few options and let the group vote with a Poll.
How do you split costs for a bucks?
Work out a cost per person upfront and include it in the invite, so everyone knows before they RSVP. Most groups also split the groom’s share between them.
That bucks you’ve been meaning to organise?
Just send a Plyn. Free on iPhone and Android.