Different Of Bridal Showers From Bachelorette Parties
Different Of Bridal Showers From Bachelorette Parties
What is the difference between a bridal shower and a bachelorette party? Many have mistaken that a bridal shower is just another term used for bachelorette parties, however, several professionals in the field have indicated that bridal showers are different from bachelorette parties. So what is the difference between these two traditional practices before the wedding?
Bachelorette Party
A bachelorette party is a party, similar to bridal shower, held for a woman who is about to be married. Its also known in other terms such as the hen party, hen do, or hen night. 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.
Similar to bridal shower, a bachelorette party is modeled after the bachelor party,which is itself historically a dinner given by the bridegroom to his friends shortly before his wedding. And similar to a bridal shower, a bachelorette’s party is a normal party, given in honor of the bride-to-be, in the style that is common to that social circle. However, compared to bridal showers, 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.
If a significant aspect of the party is presenting small gifts to the bride-to-be, then the event is properly called a bridal shower. For the convenience of the bride-to-be, bridal showers are usually held earlier than a bachelorette party.
Bridal Shower
Showers are usually coordinated by the bridesmaids, who invite guests to offer gifts for the home of the bride and groom (or perhaps more accurately of the bride, since the groom is very seldom invited to the shower). The custom of the bridal shower, unlike the bachelorette party, is said to have grown out of earlier dowry practices when a poor woman’s family might not have the money to provide a dowry for her, or when a father refused to give his daughter her dowry because he did not approve of the marriage.
Unlike the bachelorette party, a bridal shower requires every guest to bring a gift for the bride. The shower normally takes place four to six weeks before the wedding. Due to the prior history of showers being “purely spontaneous and informal”, showers have not developed the same formal etiquette that has developed with respect to weddings. It is not customary for guests to receive formal invitations in the same manner as they would for a wedding. For more information visit to our site at http://philippineweddingplanner.com
Beverly Huffine, born on March 21, 1970 in Beverly Hills,has coordinated a wide variety of events, bringing elegance and style to every designed event she has undertaken.She spends her leisure time through writing journals and articles related to her career.
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