Rehearsal Dinners

Rehearsal Dinners

What to Wear: Rehearsal Dinner

First, if you can, inquire with the groom’s family (or whoever is hosting) when you RSVP.  If that isn’t an option, take into account where the rehearsal dinner is held.  If it is at a nice restaurant, opt for a…

Order of Rehearsal Dinner Toasts

The host of the dinner, traditionally the groom’s father, starts the toasts during dinner.  Some gatherings have only a few toasts, others can carry on for quite awhile, so best to start this during the meal.  After the host, the…

Unique Rehearsal Dinner Locations

Let’s face it, when it comes to wedding planning fun, often the groom’s family gets the short end of the stick.  In the best of situations, both families work together well to put on the event. But in the worst…

Rehearsal Dinner Guest List

Traditionally, the guest list for the rehearsal dinner includes everyone that was at the actual wedding rehearsal (all wedding party members), spouses of anyone participating in the wedding party, the immediate family of both the bride and the groom, and…

The Man Registry on Keeping the Rehearsal Dinner Budget Under Control

Photography by The Wiebners – see more at www.thewiebners.com Is the ‘ol wallet feeling a little light lately? Only playing 9 holes instead of 18? Not ordering that 2nd drink at dinner? It’s no secret that we’re living in…

The Man Registry on Planning Rehearsal Dinner

Photography by Chris + Lynn Photography – see more at www.chrispluslynn.com Arguably the largest wedding planning responsibility for the groom and his family will be putting together the rehearsal dinner. While not on the same size scale as the…

Party Like You’re Getting Married Tomorrow!

Photography by Cameron Ingalls – see more at www.cameroningalls.com Before I get to the fun and original rehearsal dinner themes, I think it’s important to point out that while traditionally the rehearsal dinner is hosted by the Groom’s family,…