bridal shower

noun

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

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Unlike a bachelorette party or bridal shower, which typically take place months in advance, these gatherings are intertwined into the wedding week or weekend. Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026 Serve them for an Easter appetizer, brunch, or a spring baby or bridal shower. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 Typical shirtdresses usually have more of a workwear feel, but by switching up the material to something delicate like lace, the look takes on a new, romantic vibe that would be perfect for a date or bridal shower. Gena Kaufman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026 Page Six obtained exclusive details of Bettina Anderson’s bridal shower, to be held later this month at the political family’s base camp of Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bridal shower

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“Bridal shower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridal%20shower. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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