I think a Dad's Stag-Do is a great idea – am not sure my or my other half's Dad's could last a proper Stag do.

My dad (and father-in-law) and several members of the Golden Generation came on mine. My dad drank two bottles of red wine and went off trying to shag a neighbouring hen-do. This was before 8pm. The rest of were well-behaved and good value for money.

I'm now firmly in the do a separate do for the dads. It's the best excuse for a few really fun weekends, why try and pack everything into one?

And here's a cunning ruse. When your Mrs is scratching her head about what to get the ushers and best men for gifts tell her you'll sort it. Then buy you all tickets for the sporting/musical event of your choice. That way, you're ticking something off the to do list (= Brownie Points) and setting yourself up for another fun weekend after the wedding is done. If she complains tell her that it's important that you let your friends know you'll still be there for them after you're married. See if you can cry a bit at this point. Who knows, she might even believe you.