HI all! So I do NOT have a bridal party - just me and FH. We have a few out of town guests coming (maybe about 15). We are also doing a early morning ceremony (10AM on a Friday) then a luncheon reception with food and beer/wine then having a late night celebration at my parents where we are providing food and alcohol also (so providing lunch and dinner on the day of). SO my question - do we need to provide a rehearsal dinner even though we are providing 2 meals the following day AND do not have a bridal party? WE would like to see people the night before still so i was thinking of something along the lines of "HI! We cant wait to see you Friday. We are not having a rehearsal dinner but if anyone would like to join us THursday night for dinner you are more then welcome. We will be at ____ around 5pm"
Is that ok? Thoughts? It is just a few close family members from out of town that will be told this way (honestly probably via text).