First in a Three-part Series
Rehearsal Dinners A to Z
Tip: Now it sounds like we are nearly there. Planning a
Rehearsal Dinner can be so much fun. It is a good idea to have a
stress-free Rehearsal Dinner where everyone can have fun. A dinner
following the wedding rehearsal is not a required wedding event,
but it is a great way to kick off your wedding festivities and allows
your attendants and families to relax and get acquainted.
The
Rehearsal Dinner can be as big or as small, as casual or as formal
as you like. In any case, the Rehearsal Dinner is generally held
immediately following the wedding rehearsal, one or two nights before
the wedding.
It would be fun to plan a totally different event from your wedding
for your Rehearsal Dinner. If you have a sit-down dinner for your
reception, have a casual event for your Rehearsal Dinner. This will
give your guests the chance to get to know one another.
More Rehearsal Dinners are taking place earlier in the day. Some
couples plan brunches on Thursday instead of Friday and some couples
plan Rehearsal Dinners before the rehearsal instead of after.
Most Rehearsal Dinners are set up as buffets because they are more
informal and promote mingling among guests. It fits right in with
the fact that most couples want a more relaxed, cozy feeling for
the Rehearsal Dinner.
Who will host it is a very important question. Traditionally, the
Rehearsal Dinner is hosted by the groom's parents although anyone,
such as the bride's parents or a close family member or friend,
can play host. Regardless of who hosts, you want to make sure that
they are involved with the planning process such as where the event
will be held or what will be served for dinner. Invitations should
be sent four weeks before the wedding with a response date of one
to two weeks before the event.
More details will follow next month. This will start your thinking
process to achieve the perfect Rehearsal Dinner just for you.
Until then Have Fun and Stay Organized!
