(US) A party held for a bride-to-be in anticipation of her wedding, involving guests (typically female friends and relatives) giving her gifts.
(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.
An Australian term for a bridal shower — the pre-wedding celebration where friends and family gather to give gifts and toast the bride-to-be. In Australian English, 'tea' historically referred to a social gathering involving refreshments, so a 'shower tea' blends the American concept of a bridal shower with the local tradition of calling any afternoon party a tea. Expect sandwiches, champagne, and a lot of gift unwrapping.
(Australia) A bridal shower.
(US, Canada) A party held for a woman who is about to be married.