Rehearsal Dinner Tips!

Is the week of your wedding and you are getting ready to have your rehearsal dinner. Typically, most families embrace the idea of a rehearsal dinner as it’s a great way to exchange ideas and good wishes.

For those families that live across the miles, a rehearsal dinner provides an excellent “getting to know you better” situation. And while a rehearsal dinner is not mandatory, it usually is expected. Relaxation is an important aspect of having a wedding. Especially if you want it to become everything you’ve dreamed it to be.

Who pays for the wedding rehearsal dinner?
Traditionally, the groom’s parents pay the rehearsal dinner. Nevertheless, anyone can host and finance the rehearsal dinner. Nothing is actually set in stone. Nowadays families bend and blend, creating their own traditions within their own families.

Important things to consider:
Created a guest list

Booking reservations in advance at a restaurant or venue

Choosing selections on the menu

Phoning those who are invited

Who should you invite?
Most guest lists include the bride, groom, their parents and the members of the wedding party. However, grandparents are often invited as well as the priest, rabbi, or clergyman performing the marriage ceremony. Out-of-town guests too, should be invited if you are inviting extended family.

If not a necessity to send out formal invitations, but if you do, your invitations should be very basic and simple. In addition to a map and driving directions (to the restaurant/venue) your statement should be very short and concise:

Please join us for a wedding rehearsal dinner in Honor of (Bride’s name) and (Groom’s name) at (this location) at (this time)

RSVP: (Hosts name) at (phone number)

Have fun and enjoyed your rehearsal dinner with your love ones!