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Rehearsal dinner before the actual rehearsal?

Katie, on September 23, 2013 at 6:36 PM Posted in Planning 0 11

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My church just contacted me telling me that the ONLY time we could have our rehearsal is at 8:15pm on Saturday. There's multiple weddings and first communions and confirmations the same weekend. Our wedding is Sunday at 3pm. Is it strange to have an early rehearsal dinner then head to the rehearsal after? I don't see any other options for us unless we wanted to be out late the night before the wedding. Majority of thr bridal party is staying at the hotel the night before so after the rehearsal we can head back to the hotel to relax. Has anyone else had this happen to them? (Sorry for any errors I wrote this from my phone!)

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Latest activity by K & A, on September 24, 2013 at 9:41 AM

Master May 2014
Out the Window · on September 23, 2013 at 6:38 PM
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No biggie at all. At least there's a smaller chance for them of showing up late!
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Katie · on September 23, 2013 at 6:49 PM
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We're having a full Catholic ceremony and not all of our bp is Catholic so I think it will be good to have there so they know what to expect. Plus one of my bm's is going to sing Ave Marie during the ceremony.
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Master November 2013
KristnH · on September 23, 2013 at 6:51 PM
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I see no problem with having a rehearsal lunch before the actual rehearsal
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Master August 2014
SunshineJenn · on September 23, 2013 at 6:53 PM
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Can you do it on a Friday night instead? I'm just thinking that you guys will probably be having a great time at dinner and it would suck to pack it up to go to the rehearsal.
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Katie · on September 23, 2013 at 6:59 PM
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Fridat is booked as well. The other day mentioned was WEDNESDAY NIGHT! Haha half of my bp is from out of town. Haha
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Zoe · on September 23, 2013 at 7:14 PM
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Should be fine-- just make sure you start your dinner early enough so everyone can get a good chat in before you all leave for the church (although you could certainly go out again afterward if your town is open that late) that is the only possible problem I can see-- that people won't be done socializing when it's time to 'get to work'. But with the wedding mere hours away, they should be able to pause it all, rehearse, and then pick up where they left off.
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Marissa M. · on September 23, 2013 at 9:36 PM
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We had our rehearsal dinner at 5:30 and our rehearsal began at 7 for our Catholic ceremony. There were no problems at all with the rehearsal being beforehand!! My siblings and I went out for wine afterwards, which was a nice little moment before the big day! .
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Master September 2013
J&B · on September 23, 2013 at 10:04 PM
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We're having lunch before the rehearsal....and it's 2 days before the wedding.
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May · on September 23, 2013 at 10:17 PM
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We're having a rehearsal dinner without a rehearsal hahah
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Katie · on September 23, 2013 at 11:52 PM
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I feel so much better about having the dinner before hand! We're planning on inviting everyone back to the hotel and have something like wine and snacks. @OTW so true! I doubt anyone will be late for a free meal, then they have to be on time for the rehearsal!
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K & A · on September 24, 2013 at 9:41 AM
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I actually think that dinner beforehand is a great idea - everyone will be a) there and able to attend b) able to pay attention and have everything fresh for the next morning!

It will be great!
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