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bach·e·lor par·ty
/ˈbaCH(ə)lər ˈpärdē/noun
- 1. a party given for a man who is about to get married, typically one attended by men only. North American
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A bachelor party (in the United States and in Canada), also known as a stag weekend, stag do or stag party (in the United Kingdom, Commonwealth countries, and Ireland), or a buck's night (in Australia), is a party held/arranged by the man who is shortly to enter marriage.
An American bachelorette party, with the bride-to-be wearing a veil, at left. A bachelorette party (United States and Canada) or hen night (UK, Ireland and Australia) is a party held for a woman (the bride or bride-to-be) who will soon be married.
The expression bachelor party is recorded 1882. In 1895, a feminine equivalent "bachelor-girl" was coined, replaced in US English by " bachelorette " by the mid-1930s. This terminology is now generally seen as antiquated, and has been largely replaced by the gender-neutral term " single " (first recorded 1964).
In many cultures, it is a customary practice for the groom to bear all the expenses of his bachelor party. This tradition highlights the groom's role in hosting a final celebration with his friends before his marriage. Common slang names for this event are bachelor party, stag do, or bucks' night in different parts of the world. In many areas ...
A graduation is the awarding of a diploma by an educational institution. [1] [2] It may also refer to the ceremony that is associated with it, which can also be called commencement, congregation, convocation or invocation. The date of the graduation ceremony is often called graduation day .
Wedding. Endings. Emotions and feelings. Practices. Abuse. v. t. e. Bachelor's Day, sometimes known as Ladies' Privilege, [1] is an Irish tradition by which women are allowed to propose to men on Leap Day, 29 February, based on a legend of Saint Bridget and Saint Patrick.
At a Polterabend, the couple celebrates together with their friends, breaking porcelain for good luck in their new companionship, according to the superstition, whereas at a bachelor party the bride and the groom go out separately with their friends to celebrate the last day of their so-called freedom.
Bachelor Party is a 1984 American sex comedy film directed by Neal Israel, written by Israel and Pat Proft, and starring Tom Hanks, Adrian Zmed, William Tepper, and Tawny Kitaen. The film revolves around a bachelor party that a group of men throw for their friend Rick Gassko (Hanks) on the eve of his wedding and whether he can remain faithful ...
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 the wedding may take place.
A bachelor party is a party held for a man who is about to be married (for woman, see bachelorette party). Bachelor party may also refer to: The Bachelor Party, a 1957 film; Bachelor Party, an American comedy film; Bachelor Party 2: The Last Temptation, a 2008 American comedy film, sequel to the 1984 film; Bachelor Party, an Indian Malayalam ...