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The bachelorette party is a momentous occasion that marks the final days before a wedding. With the extensive planning that many brides-to-be are putting into their actual wedding, it's a nice break for them to have a fun night with just the girls. Traditionally, bachelorette parties might be held at pubs or involve alcohol; however,... more »
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A bachelorette party is sometimes held for women before they get married. This type of party is different from a bridal shower in that this is purely for entertainment purposes only and sometimes includes alcohol. This is a chance for the women involved or invited to the wedding to let loose and enjoy themselves. In many cases, this... more »
Whether for a baby shower, bridal shower, bachelorette party or office holiday party, printable party games can be a lot of fun. From crosswords to quizzes, printable party games give you and your guests the opportunity to get to know each other better and have fun in the process. more »
A bridal shower is a rite of passage. The games played at a bridal shower helps the bride and her soon-to-be in-laws get to know each other better. It also provides, family, friends and the bride-to-be with a night of fun.
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A bachelorette party, hen party, hen do, or hen night, is a party held for a woman who is about to be married. The term hen party or hen night is more common in the UK, Ireland, and Australia, while the term bachelorette party is more common in the United States. The term stagette is used in Canada."isbn0-19-541816-6"> It may also be referred to as a girls night out or kitchen tea (South Africa in particular) or other terms in other English-speaking countries.
The bachelorette party is modeled after the bachelor party,"isbn0-06-074504-5"> which is itself historically a dinner given by the bridegroom to his friends shortly before his wedding."1922 Post"> Despite its reputation as "a sodden farewell to bachelor days" or "an evening of debauchery," a bachelorettes party is a normal party, given in honor of the bride-to-be, in the style that is common to that social circle."isbn0-06-074504-5"/>
History
The bachelorette party is consciously modeled after the centuries-old bachelors party,"isbn0-06-074504-5"/>"isbn0-8135-3811-4"/> which is itself historically a dinner given by the bridegroom to his friends shortly before his wedding."1922 Post"/>
Although the practice of giving a party to honor the bride-to-be goes back for centuries, in its modern form, the bachelorette party may have begun during the sexual revolution of the 1960s. It was uncommon until at least the mid-1980s, and the first book on planning bachelorette parties wasnt published until 1998."isbn0-8135-3811-4"> Its cultural significance is largely tied to concepts of gender equality."isbn0-8135-3811-4"/> Compared to the bridal shower, which helps the bride-to-be acquire possessions or a dowry and reinforces traditional gender roles, a bachelorette party is an expression of social and sexual freedom.
Initially, parties in honor of the bride-to-be that were labeled as bachelorette party often involved displays of sexual freedom, such as trading intimate secrets, getting drunk, read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelorette+party
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