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Devoted November 2012

Is anyone else NOT doing a rehearsal dinner?

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Shaina, on July 20, 2012 at 2:52 AM

So my dad, me and my FH are paying for the majority of the wedding. My FH's dad is paying for the invitations and his mom got us a photo booth. So to save money we decided to not do a rehearsal dinner since we would have to foot the bill if we had one. We figured that after the rehearsal we would all go out to eat and everyone would just pay their own bill. I am wondering if this is not proper etiquette. What are you all doing for your rehearsal dinner?

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Devoted October 2012
Rissa & Kevin · on July 22, 2012 at 2:41 PM
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This one is up in the air with us and it is driving me insane. Mainly because the wedding hall doesn't know which time yet to do the rehearsal. We are suppose to know when time gets closer. We may have some type of get together since my fiance's family will be in town, and I know he would like to spend time with them before our busy big day.
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Celia Milton · on July 22, 2012 at 2:53 PM
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Do a simple, casual dinner (that you host; it's not great etiquette to ask them to pay for themselves). Skip the actual rehearsal. Almost no one needs it and if is not in the actual ceremony site, it's pointless.
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2d Bride · on July 22, 2012 at 2:54 PM
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If you don't want to have a rehearsal dinner, just don't have a rehearsal. People can manage a 30-second walk without a rehearsal. I've had two weddings so far, and didn't have a rehearsal either time.

If you have a rehearsal, you really ought to host at least some food and drink. However, it can be very informal and inexpensive. Pizza is fine.
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Summer · on July 22, 2012 at 3:25 PM
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Nope not planning on it. Since everyone lives out of town we are having a hard time getting everyone together to do a rehearsal. It won't be done till late at night.
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