bridal shower
(US) A party held for a bride-to-be in anticipation of her wedding, involving guests (typically female friends and relatives) giving her gifts.
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(US) A party held for a bride-to-be in anticipation of her wedding, involving guests (typically female friends and relatives) giving her gifts.
The bridal shower will be held at the home of the bridesmaid.
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(rare, US) A party held for a groom-to-be in anticipation of his wedding, involving guests (typically male friends and relatives) giving him gifts.
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