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Is a rehearsal dinner necessary?

FutureMrsVenson, on May 1, 2017 at 2:10 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 12

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Is it really necessary to have a rehearsal dinner when you've just been hit with an obstacle? My wedding is nearing & sadly my fiance just lost his favorite aunt. We will have to travel to South Carolina this week to attend the funeral & the only money we have left is what was being used for the rehearsal dinner. His parents are deceased & my dad passed away last year so all wedding expenses have been on us. Would I be a horrible bride if I decide not to do a rehearsal dinner? Family is everything & I would have so much guilt if we skip a funeral for a rehearsal dinner.

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Latest activity by Sunshine, on May 1, 2017 at 5:46 PM

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Missy B · on May 1, 2017 at 2:12 PM
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We are not doing one. It is added expense that is not needed.
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Svetlana · on May 1, 2017 at 2:14 PM
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If you are having a rehearsal you have to provide something. It doesn't have to be fancy it can be pizza and salad with beverages. That should not cost an arm and a leg.
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Master May 2017
GymRat · on May 1, 2017 at 2:14 PM
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I'm sorry for your loss.

Typically you do a RD only if you do a rehearsal. We are skipping the rehearsal, because we only have 2 adults and 4 children in the wedding party. There really isn't much to rehearse.
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TooSpicy · on May 1, 2017 at 2:14 PM
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Rehearsal dinner is not mandatory. Definitely skip it, even if it was mandatory somtimes things are just more important. Sorry for your loss.
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Helena Handbasket · on May 1, 2017 at 2:16 PM
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Skip the rehearsal and then you are fine. Most adults know how to walk.
If you still do rehearsal than you need to do a rehearsal dinner with your SO's of BP invited. It could be as simple and pizza and beer at your house
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Must Love Cats · on May 1, 2017 at 2:23 PM
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I don't think its necessary but it also varies the time. If it's a morning or afternoon rehearsal then no, but if it is an evening rehearsal then yes you should.
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ShanynL · on May 1, 2017 at 2:24 PM
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You don't need one
Sorry for you loss
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Karen · on May 1, 2017 at 3:57 PM
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We're not having a rehearsal- I don't think it's a big deal- if you are having a rehearsal why not just have something casual after pizza and beer sounds good!
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Meaghan · on May 1, 2017 at 5:16 PM
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As long as you don't have a rehearsal it is absolutely fine to not do a rehearsal dinner. I am sorry for your loss.
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Fall bride 17 - 2.0 · on May 1, 2017 at 5:39 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss!
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Master July 2017
Caitlin · on May 1, 2017 at 5:42 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss. There is no need to have a rehearsal, however if you feel as though you need one then you will need to provide them with some sort of food even if it's as simple as pizza or sandwiches
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Chip · on May 1, 2017 at 5:42 PM
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You only need to have a RD if you're having a rehearsal - so no, not necessary if you don't reherse
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