Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Ideas - Great Tips to Aid Planning

How To Plan A Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

Here's a look at some tips for planning a wedding rehearsal dinner.

• If the wedding is themed (such as a Renaissance theme), perhaps you would like to make the rehearsal dinner follow the theme. For a Renaissance theme, for example, you could have a meal similar to one of that era, and if you are going straight from the dress rehearsal to the dinner, attendees will already be in costume.
  
  
• One wedding rehearsal dinner idea or tip is to pick your location and book your room well in advance. If you want a set menu, make your arrangements well enough in advance that the restaurant will have all you need in supply. If you are planning a cake or other special dessert, work this out with the restaurant at least a few days prior to your dinner party.
  
  
• Another wedding rehearsal dinner idea or tip is to decide in advance if you are including alcohol in your dinner menu, and if so, how much. You might want to consider some wine for the actual meal, champagne for a toast, and then an open bar for people who would like something different. This will help you in pre-paying as well.
  
  
• Written invitations aren't necessary, but they do add a nice touch to the rehearsal dinner. If you choose not to write out your invitation, make sure you inform all of the people attending the dress rehearsal as well as any other guests you feel should be at the dinner, well in advance. A phone call or email with an RSVP is a great way to ensure everyone has all of the pertinent information they need in regards to the rehearsal dinner.
  
  
• Need wedding rehearsal dinner ideas regarding who to invite? If you are not sure who to invite, usually, the bride and groom's families are expected to attend, as well as anyone in the wedding party. It is always nice to invite the soloist, the minister, as well as anyone who is playing a role in the actual wedding. If you are unsure, consult the couple and ensure your guest list meets with their approval.
  
  
• Small favors are a tradition at a rehearsal dinner. This does not have to be something expensive, just a small token of thanks from the hosts and the wedding couple to the people who are helping to make their special day a success.
  
  
• Another of the important wedding rehearsal dinner ideas is to always cap off the dinner with a group toast to the wedding couple.

Tips to Plan A Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

Need more wedding rehearsal dinner ideas? Here are more useful tips for planning a wedding rehearsal dinner.

• Dinner Date: Traditionally, the rehearsal dinner follows the 'dress rehearsal' of the ceremony. The wedding party will take time to change, giving the host of the dinner time to get to the venue and be ready to greet and seat guests.
  
  
• Dinner Cost: The rehearsal dinner at one time was hosted by the bride's parents. Nowadays, it is just as common for the groom's parents to host the dinner. No matter which family has the honors, they will need to decide how much they are paying for in advance. Usually, the meal is paid for, and it will be up to the individual if they are springing for the cocktails or not.
  
  
• Dinner Venue: Here's another wedding rehearsal dinner idea or tip - the size of your party will help in picking out a restaurant for your dinner. You wouldn't want to try and squeeze 40 guests into your favorite corner deli. Many restaurants have a banquet room, or other area for hosting large dinners or events that would like a little privacy. Another nice wedding rehearsal dinner idea is to pick the couple's favorite place to eat.
  
  
• Dinner Guests: Plan well in advance who and how many guests you are inviting to the dinner. This will ensure that no one will be left out.

Things To Consider for A Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

You should now have enough knowledge and wedding rehearsal dinner ideas to get to planning a great dinner celebration. Have fun!

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