Rehearsal Dinner --- Casual vs Formal??

It's up to you! I would recommend the least stressful option, so if you're going to stress about cleaning your house for guests, then skip it.

I like casual. It's a nice way to relax before the wedding.

Not set in stone yet, but I think we will be going with a casual BBQ at our place.

I would vote for going out and being able to come home and be done. You don't want people to keep you up at the house or have to clean up after.

We were going to try to go the casual BBQ option but we are going to be at the hotel that night. The logistics of hiving everyone in one place at the hotel for a BBQ got too stressful so we are going to a local restaurant instead. No hassle and no cleanup.

Do the least stressful option and what will be the most fun/comfortable for you and your guests. We'll likely going to a restaurant where we choose the menu ahead of time, then just show up and eat, drink and be merry!

We are going casual. FMIL is hosting it. A catered BBQ/Picnic style meal at the B&B we booked for some OOT guests. Least amount of stress on our part and will be able to relax a bit before the big day.

We're going to a restaurant (my favorite one!) immediately after the rehearsal. None of the parties involved wanted to worry about cleaning the house and having guests over right before the wedding. Especially with my family, since it usually takes half an hour just to say goodbye - there's no getting them out the door! lol

The only etiquette is that you feed the people attending the rehearsal. The formality is up to you. You can even order pizza and provide alcohol at home.

I think both options sound great. I would decide on what will be less stressful for you and enable you to enjoy yourself.

We opted for pizza and beer/wine at a restaurant near the hotel because I couldn't imagine trying to plan one more thing.

We are doing a casual BBQ

I like casual =) You could set up yard games, play adult charades, etc. We are having pizza, beer, and bowling for ours.

Definitely up to you! What are some of the pros and cons you were thinking through?

I personally would go with the "I don't have to clean up anyone's mess" option. ha ha.

We went to a pizza joint, and had a super casual, super fun (and delicious) RD.

We are doing a casual, catered BBQ/pig roast at FH's house on the lake. I wanted it to be a laid back, fun, relaxing night before the big day!!!

Hopefully something casual, it's in the works now! But if I had my say, I'd want casual.

The hall we are getting married at is about 2 min drive from my house, so after the rehearsal we plan on having everyone back at the house and either doing a BBQ, or getting platters done by Costco. Low key and people can relax and enjoy.

We're going casual. We want to relax before the wedding.

We're doing casual! FILs have generously offered to take care of the RD in addition to helping with other things, so I'm happy to have it at a local restaurant. It all depends on who is hosting and what you/your guests will be comfortable with. I've been to formal and casual RDs and have enjoyed both equally.

I prefer casual. I've been to a wedding where the RD was more formal than the wedding...that was awkward.