Stag and Doe's

**sparks19** · 06-11-2007, 04:16 PM

LOL No....

it's like a pre wedding reception. Where I am from Brides and grooms to be throw a big party to raise money for their wedding or honeymoon or house or whatever. they sell tickets and rent a hall and a dj and serve booze and have door prizes and there are usually silly games like goldfish races to play. They usually have this party a couple months before the wedding.

I had no idea that this was not a normal thing everywhere lol.

**Blue_Frog** · 06-11-2007, 04:21 PM

It might be a Canadian thing, but I'm not sure?

I've been to a couple, and they've generally been a combo-deal of the guys stag party, and the girls wedding shower in one. Usually when its a short time between the engagement to the wedding, things like that. Mostly, we've ended up having parties, or taking over a pub -- things like that.

**sparks19** · 06-11-2007, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Blue_Frog

It might be a Canadian thing, but I'm not sure?

I've been to a couple, and they've generally been a combo-deal of the guys stag party, and the girls wedding shower in one. Usually when its a short time between the engagement to the wedding, things like that. Mostly, we've ended up having parties, or taking over a pub -- things like that.

I think it must be a Canadian thing lol.

although I have never been to one that was a combo stag party and wedding shower.... usually there are no gifts or anything like that it is strictly to raise money lol.

**Laura's Babies** · 06-11-2007, 06:17 PM

I have never heard of it either.

**king2005** · 06-12-2007, 10:07 AM

I mean no offence, but I busted a gut when I read what RedHedd & Karen posted

I thought everyone know what that was! Wow learn something new everyday

I've never been to one though. Not sure if I ever will get to go to one. No one I know is in that kind of relationship.

**Cataholic** · 06-12-2007, 10:13 AM

You throw a party to raise money for yourself? Like a fundraiser or a benefit? Hmmm....that sounds odd to me, no matter what you call it.

**king2005** · 06-12-2007, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Cataholic

You throw a party to raise money for yourself? Like a fundraiser or a benefit? Hmmm....that sounds odd to me, no matter what you call it.

Think of it more as a fun get together party, where people leave money, or play games that involve money & give it to the soon to be wedded, so things will be a little bit easier on them. Most people use it for their honeymoon. Its not a lot of money, maybe a couple hundred $ to a grand, all depending on how many people show up... My sister gave 50.00

**JenBKR** · 06-12-2007, 10:28 AM

So is there still a bachelor and bachelorette party, or does this take the place of that? Does the bride still have a bridal shower? So, you would be expected to buy a gift for the shower, give money at the party, and give a gift/money at the wedding?

I have three weddings coming up, I think I would go broke!