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2. Bridal shower - Wikipedia

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   A bridal shower traditionally involves giving gifts to the future wife. A bridal shower is a gift-giving party held for a bride-to-be in anticipation of her wedding.. The history of the custom is rooted not necessarily for the provision of goods for the upcoming matrimonial home, but to provide goods and financial assistance to ensure that the wedding may take place.

3. Baby shower - Wikipedia

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   The term shower is often assumed to mean that the expectant parent is "showered" with gifts. A related custom, called a bridal shower, may have derived its name from the custom in the 19th century for the presents to be put inside a parasol, which when opened would "shower" the bride-to-be with gifts. [2]

4. Wedding - Wikipedia

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   In the United States, approximately 2 million people get married each year, and close to 70 million people attend a wedding and spend more than $100 on a gift. [21] In the United Kingdom, according to a survey, the average minimum amount spent on a wedding gift [22] is £24.70, and the average maximum amount spent is £111.46. Eighty-five ...

5. Bachelorette party - Wikipedia

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   Some people turn a bachelorette party into a weekend trip to another city. Some cities, such as Austin for people in the southwestern US and Nashville for people in the Upper Midwest, are relatively popular with U.S. bridal parties that are seeking a weekend destination and can afford to pay hundreds of dollars per person for the experience. [26]