kitchen tea
A South African term for what the rest of the world calls a bridal shower — a pre-wedding party where friends and family gift the bride-to-be household items for the new home.
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A South African term for what the rest of the world calls a bridal shower — a pre-wedding party where friends and family gift the bride-to-be household items for the new home. The 'kitchen' part is literal: think appliances, cookware, linens. It's a beloved tradition in South African culture, often a warm, women-only gathering with tea, snacks, and the kind of heartfelt chaos only a room full of people who love the bride can create.
We threw her the best kitchen tea — she walked out with a KitchenAid, matching towels, and about forty scented candles.
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(South Africa) A bridal shower.
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