bridal shower

noun

: a party for a woman who is about to be married
hosting a bridal shower

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The bride had indulged in the usual pre-nuptial celebrations, including a bachelorette party and a bridal shower, both of which her bridesmaids were expected to fund, the woman wrote. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 31 July 2025 When his youngest daughter got married several years ago, my sisters and I were not invited to the bridal shower. Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 31 July 2025 This tradition is often performed at the reception, bridal shower, or the bridesmaids’ luncheon. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 July 2025 Being able to surprise a friend by showing up at her bridal shower last week was a treat. Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bridal shower

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