Rehearsal dinner evites?

Thank you @MrsBrinkleyToBe....I agree with changing the wording so that it doesn't seem like we're paying.

I thought thoughts were opinions ?

Thoughts about the invitation.....

You don't send invites to an event you are not hosting properly for.

Just send a mass text or message, "be sure to bring money to feed yourself" FFS.

I don't understand why you're even having a rehearsal dinner. As others have said, a rehearsal dinner is a thank you. If you insist on not paying for your guests then don't even bother. Either way, you'll come off rude.

Be as informal as possible text or just yell it during the rehearsal "come meet us here bring 40$ for the food"

Make sure you include...BYOC - Bring your own CASH

You said you are not paying for everyone's meals. Are you paying for some people meals? If so then who?

I had my rehearsal in the morning so I had more of a brunch rehearsal. I had it at Golden Corral for $8 per person group rate. Alcohol wasn't an issue because of the time of the day. Maybe consider something like that.

You're not inviting anyone to anything so no invites are necessary.

^^^^^^^

Thanks @JuliaT

Okay, here's something else to think about: you said you don't have the money to pay for this dinner.

What if someone you invite to the dinner is in the same situation? What if they can't afford to go out to dinner?

"As a thank you for being in my wedding, please pay $60-100 on your dinner tonight."

Not sure if you read my suggestion - if you're required to have a rehearsal, how about having it WITHOUT the bridal party? Just yourself, your FH and your officiant.

@VC according to the venue the wedding party has to be there too

If you are having a rehearsal, you must feed those attending. Pizza and soda is cheap! You can feed 20 people for $60. That includes soda, ice, and pizza.

Feed your attendees or don't have a rehearsal.

@HisBrideToBe You're Welcome. It was also another bride here that got a pretty good deal at Boston Markets. I think she paid close to $10 per person.

A rehearsal dinner really doesn't have to cost that much. You don't need to have a special venue or have a fancy dinner. A couple of pizzas and beer at the house is just fine. Now a days brides are turning the rehearsal dinner into a mini wedding. IMO you don't even need invites just tell people word of mouth. That's what I did.

Ugh. No. No. No.

@JuliaT and that was my impression from what I reading/seeing online. That's why we've opted to have it at a casual restaurant which won't be too expensive for people.

But you still need to pay for it!