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tracee563
Dedicated September 2016

Rehearsal Dinner --- Casual vs Formal??

tracee563, on May 18, 2016 at 11:30 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 24

FH and I are torn with what we want to do for our rehearsal dinner. It would be for about 30 people and we have narrowed it down to two completely different ideas. We have pros and cons to each option but are having a hard time deciding. $$ doesn't play a factor because they would both cost about...

FH and I are torn with what we want to do for our rehearsal dinner. It would be for about 30 people and we have narrowed it down to two completely different ideas. We have pros and cons to each option but are having a hard time deciding. $$ doesn't play a factor because they would both cost about the same.

1) Casual - Have a catered meal at our home.

2 Formal - Dinner at a gated community country club

What is the appropriate etiquette for a rehearsal dinner?

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  • Kristy
    Master November 2015
    Kristy ·
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    I personally think casual and fun is the way to go. Who wants to have a semi-formal event the night before a semi-formal event? Smiley winking

    Keep it casual so you can relax and let loose. Smiley smile

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  • Tina
    Super September 2016
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    We have 6 hours the night before (3pm to 9pm) to decorate the venue, and doing the rehearsal around 7pm. Ordering pizzas with beer, wine and soda.

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  • Allymonbanana
    Super November 2016
    Allymonbanana ·
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    We were going back and forth about this as well. We decided on having the rehearsal at one of our favorite restaurants. All of our family is oot so we thought it would be neat to take them there. The restaurant is an old church so you kinda still get that wedding vibe and they get to eat amazing food.

    I decided against having it at our house because I would have to make sure the house is spotless if we are having people over. None of our family has seen our house so they would want a full blown tour. I knew around that time the house would look like a bomb went off. I didn't want to add more stress to either of us.

    Good luck!

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    Casual. And the least stress for you possible.

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