| The wedding rehearsal dinner is one of the most | | | | bachelor event. Use the rehearsal dinner as an |
| significant events to occur before the big day itself. | | | | opportunity to thank them for all the time and effort |
| The importance of the rehearsal dinner originates from | | | | they have put in. |
| the fact that it is probably the last time all the members | | | | The location for your wedding rehearsal dinner largely |
| of the wedding parties from both families will be | | | | depends upon how many guests will be present. The |
| together before the wedding ceremony. With this in | | | | size of your wedding party and the size of your actual |
| mind, many brides and grooms take this excellent | | | | wedding tend to be the controlling factors here. |
| opportunity to thank all the members of the wedding | | | | Common locations for rehearsal dinners are local |
| party for their help and support throughout the planning | | | | restaurants. This is usually a popular choice rehearsal |
| process. Some of the people in attendance at the | | | | dinners with a larger guest list. Alternatively, the |
| rehearsal dinner will have undoubtedly contributed to | | | | rehearsal dinner may be hosted at someone's home. |
| the wedding planning more than others, both running | | | | Wedding rehearsal dinners held at home tend to be |
| countless errands and providing much needed | | | | smaller affairs as it can be difficult to cater for large |
| emotional support. While you may wish to single out | | | | numbers. If you feel you can cater for large numbers, |
| certain members for special praise, your maid of honor | | | | then it is perfectly acceptable to host a larger |
| and best man for example, make sure you do take | | | | rehearsal dinner at home. Similarly, if you are having a |
| the time to thank everyone as well, not least your | | | | small rehearsal dinner but fancy eating out, that is not a |
| parents. | | | | problem either. |
| While the wedding rehearsal dinner has traditionally | | | | What is the invitation etiquette for a rehearsal dinner? |
| been a small intimate gathering of close friends and | | | | Again this is mostly dependent on the size of your |
| relatives of the bride and groom, more and more often | | | | guest list. It is always a good idea to send out |
| nowadays couples are choosing to extend their | | | | invitations if you are inviting a lot of people, whereas |
| rehearsal dinner guest list beyond this. So, as far as | | | | you may be able to simple give your guests a quick |
| etiquette goes who should you invite? The entire | | | | phone call if you are having a smaller scale event. |
| wedding party is a must, if they are going to be taking | | | | While the size of your rehearsal dinner is the major |
| part in the wedding ceremony they should be invited | | | | determinant here, formality also plays a role. Generally |
| along to the rehearsal dinner. Your wedding party will | | | | invitations are sent out for a formal rehearsal dinner, |
| should be present at the ceremony rehearsal. As | | | | large or small. Informal rehearsal dinners tend not to |
| rehearsal dinners take place shortly after the | | | | have invitations, but the aforementioned size should be |
| ceremony rehearsal, more often than not the same | | | | a consideration. |
| day, it makes sense to invite everyone at the | | | | Rehearsal dinner etiquette may seem complicated but |
| ceremony rehearsal along to the dinner. On top of this, | | | | it does not have to be. Remember it is an opportunity |
| members of your wedding party will probably have put | | | | to thank those who have helped you along your |
| a lot of effort into the planning, for example your maid | | | | journey towards marriage and a final occasion to bring |
| of honor and bridesmaids will have organized and | | | | both families together prior to your wedding day. Enjoy |
| attended your bridal shower and bachelorette party, | | | | the event and look forward to your wedding. |
| the best man and groomsmen will have planned the | | | | |