Post content has been hidden

To unblock this content, please click here

Super March 2022

Rehearsal dinner- how to make it special?

Candace, on January 24, 2022 at 3:14 PM Posted in Parties and Events 1 6

Saved

Flag
Hide content

FH and I decided on a rehearsal dinner location - a nice small town restaurant near our venue. We met with them and picked out the menu choices. We're going to have about 30 guests and have one long table. I'm going to have place cards with the guest's name and entree choice. I would like for it to be a special night for our families and bridal party and not feel like we're all just out to dinner.

Besides a toast, which I think FH will do, what can you do to make a rehearsal dinner feel special?? For decor, should I have something to tie in my wedding decor, like centerpieces or a photo? Should I just leave it simple the way the restaurant has it? The restaurant will have white linen tablecloths and burgundy or white napkins, unless we want to supply our own. Here is a picture of the room: Rehearsal dinner- how to make it special? 1

Rehearsal dinner- how to make it special? 1

Flag
Hide content

6 Comments

Latest activity by Amanda, on January 25, 2022 at 11:43 AM

Champion December 2022
Michelle · on January 24, 2022 at 3:22 PM
Flag

Hide content
Considering that the wedding day is formal, I personally would keep the rehearsal dinner as relaxed as you can. Let the guests decide the flow organically without trying to push a set schedule of events.
- Reply
Super October 2022
Jessi · on January 24, 2022 at 3:22 PM
Flag

Hide content
For a wedding my fiancé was in they had a rehearsal dinner pretty similar to what you're describing. They didn't do anything related to the wedding other than having a couple of toasts, but just being in each other's company and everyone being able to mingle and talk about the wedding and other stuff made it special enough. I honestly think people probably won't recognize if you spent more to get decor specific to your theme or colors. The reason you're going to be there is what makes it special enough in my opinion.
- Reply
Master October 2023
Cece · on January 24, 2022 at 3:23 PM
Flag

Hide content
You could definitely add some decor that gives hints to the main event to come! Rather than have a bunch of toasts at your reception, you could have people give their toasts during the rehearsal dinner. If you are planning on giving your wedding party, parents, etc. gifts, you can give them before or after dinner.
- Reply
Super September 2022
Ashlee · on January 24, 2022 at 5:49 PM
Flag

Hide content
I've been to rehearsal dinners that are more formal, and there is more decor, and ones that are super casual with pizza and beer and then the wedding party helped decorate the venue after. I don't think that there's anything wrong with simple. One thing one of my friends did (it was a smaller rehearsal dinner group) was have everyone go around and say how they knew the couple. I've had friends who put tablecloths and a couple vases of flowers they picked up at trader joes that day with a few picture frames with pics of the couples, which is simple to execute.
- Reply
Champion November 2054
Jacks · on January 24, 2022 at 7:41 PM
Flag

Hide content
I would think of maybe some informal toasts. Flowers on the table would be cool, and maybe pour some bubbly to start the evening off.
- Reply

Devoted May 2022
Amanda · on January 25, 2022 at 11:43 AM
Flag

Hide content
I like the idea of starting with a toast to thank everyone for being there on your special day, and then going around the table to have everyone share a fond memory or say a couple words to the couple. Nothing formal, just nice vibes. We’ve done this for some friendship reunion dinners I’ve had and it always gets a little emotional and heartwarming.
- Reply