It’s an age-old question – should the groom have to pay for his own spot on his stag trip? We vote no and, if you agree, we’ve got an easy way to cover his cost without paying for it all yourself.
Pay for the stag add-on
Add the Pay For The Stag item to your basket when creating your booking to split the cost of the groom’s trip amongst all the lads.
We’ll add a small amount on top of each lad’s trip so you’re not stuck paying for his spot or telling the groom he’s going to have to cough up for his own stag do. Everyone contributes a bit so no one’s wallet has to hurt. It’s the perfect way to look after the stag on his last big night of freedom!
Why include this?
- Great way to treat the groom
- It’s a fair way to split the cost, so the organise isn’t stuck paying it all
- No need to chase everyone yourself for money to cover the groom
How it works
- Add the Pay For The Stag item to your booking (look under the Extras section at the bottom of your chosen destination page).
- We’ll automatically add €10 / £10 to the cost of each person’s trip (this can be increased if needed).
- Everyone pays for their trip and the Pay For The Stag item (though it is optional).
- We tally the total amount paid at the end to pay for the stag’s spot.
Note: There is a €1 / £1 per person admin fee for using this option.
What happens if we overpay?
If too much is paid towards the stag’s cost, we’ll refund the extra to the organiser (which could go towards drinks, transport, kitty etc).
What happens if not enough is paid by the lads?
If too little is paid, we’ll ask the organiser (or another nominated member of the group) to pay the shortfall. It’s usually not much if this happens.
How the maths works out
For example (in Euros): If a package costs €90/pp + €10/pp to contribute to the stag, each lad will pay €100. Once 10 lads have paid and the €1/pp admin fee processed, the stag’s €90 package will be covered.
For example (in Pounds): If a package costs £90/pp + £10/pp to contribute to the stag, each lad will pay £100. Once 10 lads have paid and the £1/pp admin fee processed, the stag’s £90 package will be covered.
Where do I find the pay for the stag item?
You can find the item under the Extras section at the bottom of each destination page. So, as you scroll down to add items to your basket, make sure you check out the last section before continuing with your booking.
Why doesn’t the stag go free?
Most companies who offer the ‘stag goes free’ option hide the cost of his trip in the total trip price for the rest of the lads, so you end up paying for him anyway (plus a bit more).
With The Stag’s Balls, all of our pricing is upfront. As you add items into your basket, you can see the trip cost breakdown with no hidden fees or charges.
Adding the Pay For The Stag option to your basket means you still have complete control over the pricing and how much your lads are going to pay.
Know someone planning a hen do?
If the groom’s other half is planning her hen party, then let her know that she doesn’t have to pay for her spot either! There is a handy Pay For The Hen option on our sister site, The Foxy Hen.
Any questions?
Please check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), chat with us online or contact us to discuss.
