| Typically, most families embrace the idea of a | | | | invited as well as the priest, rabbi, or clergyman |
| rehearsal dinner, as it's a great way to exchange ideas | | | | performing the marriage ceremony. Out-of-town |
| and good wishes. For those families that live across | | | | guests too, should be invited if you are inviting |
| the miles, a wedding rehearsal dinner provides an | | | | extended family. |
| excellent "getting to know you better" situation. And | | | | It's not a necessity to send out formal invitations to a |
| while a wedding rehearsal dinner is not mandatory, it | | | | wedding rehearsal dinner. Typically, a phone call is |
| usually is expected. Relaxation is an important aspect | | | | sufficient. Despite this, many modern blended; distant; |
| of having a wedding . Especially if you want it to | | | | and extended families to occasionally opt for |
| become everything you've dreamed it to be. | | | | invitations. Should you decide to send wedding |
| There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding the | | | | rehearsal invitations to family members, remember to |
| payment of such a dinner. Who pays for the wedding | | | | accommodate the costs of your invitations in your |
| rehearsal dinner? Traditionally, the grooms parents plan | | | | wedding rehearsal dinner budget. |
| and pay for the dinner. Nevertheless, anyone can host | | | | Your invitations should be very basic and simple. In |
| and finance a wedding rehearsal dinner. Nothing is | | | | addition to a map and driving directions (to the |
| actually 'set in stone.' Nowadays families bend and | | | | restaurant), your statement should be very short and |
| blend, creating their own traditions within their own | | | | concise: |
| families. | | | | Please Join us for a Wedding Rehearsal Dinnerin |
| Important things to consider if you are expected to | | | | Honor of (Bride's Name) and (Groom's Name)at (this |
| host a wedding rehearsal are: | | | | location)at (this time) |
| - Booking reservations in advance at a restaurant | | | | RSVP: (Hosts Name) at (phone number) |
| - Choosing selections on the menu | | | | If you do have out-of-towners attending, a carpool is |
| - Creating a Guest List | | | | an excellent idea. It's very easy for out-of-towners as |
| - Phoning those who are invited | | | | your loved one may get lost. A wedding rehearsal |
| Who should you invite? Most guest lists include the | | | | dinner is a celebration, carpooling is also a great idea if |
| bride, groom, their parents and the members of the | | | | there will be drinking and driving. Always choose a |
| wedding party. However, grandparents are often | | | | designated driver or you can volunteer to be the driver. |