In modern times, a bridesmaid often participates in planning wedding-related events, such as a bridal shower or bachelorette party, if there are any.
en.wikipedia.org You have to account for the dress, shoes, hair, makeup, a bridal shower, the bachelorette party, travel and last-minute expenses.
money.usnews.com Your engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette party -- they all matter.
www.racked.com Smith advises women to turn down bridesmaid offers in person, but never during a wedding-related event like the bridal shower.
www.cnn.com Hosting a stag and doe party does not preclude the couple from participating in other wedding-related parties, such as a bridal shower, bachelor party, bachelorette party, and so on.
en.wikipedia.org