“The central aim of the stag and doe—beyond, of course, delivering a night of celebratory fun—is to help fund a couple’s upcoming nuptials: The events turn a profit off of revenues from ticket sales and pay-to-play games.” The Atlantic: The Pre-wedding Parties Where Couples Charge Admission. “At a ‘stag and doe,’ communities come together to celebrate the spouses-to-be—and give them a financial boost.” (I usually just give a couples therapy gift card.)