Nine Easy Steps When Planning For Your Rehearsal Dinner

By Karen Stevens


The rehearsal dinner is one popular tradition for the North American people. It is a pre wedding ceremony that is usually held at the night of the wedding rehearsal or at the night before the wedding day. And because this is an important event, most of the couples would prefer on having it two nights before the big day. And by this, they can still have time to recuperate, relax, and get ready for main ceremonies.

This event can be a great opportunity for two families in spending their time together. On this day, they should take advantage on a relaxed environment and which is full of happiness. But the main goal of planning this rehearsal dinner Nashville is to relieve any tension that everyone may be feeling, thus, making them comfortable without diverting their attention from the main event.

The event cost is traditionally incurred by grooms parents. But it depends on the decision of both families. Sometimes, this is incurred by brides parents or the decision is that both families will shoulder it. The guests who will be invited importantly are your immediate families, the spouses and members of the wedding party, parents of children who are invited, and lastly is the officiant.

So here 9 simple steps that you can follow for planning this event. First is to decide who will be hosting. Traditionally, the parents of the groom takes care of rehearsal dinner and the parents of the bride for the wedding. But if both parents will decide to pay for wedding, then definitely, the couple will pay for this dinner.

Second, you consider it as casual. It must be casual since it is an important day for the first meeting of both families. The dress code must be similar to the attire for wedding. Also, you consider an open seating instead of having assigned tables. Third, you choose a simple but theme. Example themes are hoedown, outdoor barbecues, or sports night.

Fourth is to pick a perfect spot. Choosing a unique location can give the celebration with some kind of feeling. Some unique venues are in a bowling alley, beer garden, or local parks for barbecue parties. A restaurant is a nice choice as well. Fifth is to create the guest list. Important people that should be invited are the close families, officiant and spouses, and your close friends. If you are inviting a lot of people, you may choose on having desserts and cocktails and not full meals to reduce the cost.

Sixth is to schedule it right. Think of those guests that you have invited. Since most of them are working, provide them with enough time to prepare. So the typical schedule for party is 6 pm and dinner is at 7 pm. There may be guests who cannot come at night, breakfast celebrations may be a good idea.

Seventh, you try passing the mic. Guests must have to chance to speak in front to give some messages to the couple. Couples must also prepare their speech. Eighth, you present your gifts. Gratitude gifts may be given by couples to parents for their support, guidance, and love.

Ninth is giving friendly reminders. Take this opportunity to tell everyone about some important details and announcements about the big day. Let them know about the important items to bring, the time, the location, and the attire.




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