Buck/stag and doe
Canadian SlangDefinition
A Canadian pre-wedding fundraising party hosted by an engaged couple to help cover wedding costs, with paid admission and money raised through games, raffles, and bar sales; also known regionally as a Jack and Jill or a social.
Examples
"We’re hosting a buck and doe next month to raise money for the wedding—$15 admission, raffle prizes, and a cash bar."
"Their stag and doe was packed, and between the 50/50 draw, games, and bar sales, they covered a big chunk of the wedding budget."
"They threw a buck and doe—also known as a Jack and Jill or a social—charging at the door and running raffles to help pay for the big day."