At a “stag and doe,” communities come together to celebrate the spouses-to-be—and give them a financial boost.

At a stag and doe, gifts are not expected, but there is an entry fee, as well as a cash bar, ticketed games, and raffle tickets for assorted prizes.

Games — especially one called “toonie toss” — are a mainstay at many stag and does, said Emily Desjardins, 23, who held her party last month with her fiancé, Brandon Kelly.

Or a Stag and Doe. Or a Buck and Doe. No matter what you call it, this gender-neutral extravaganza is the best pre-wedding event you've never heard of — and it could put an end to… ...