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Crystal
Expert May 2017

Rehearsal Dinner...who gets invited??

Crystal , on May 10, 2017 at 12:12 PM

Posted in Planning 23

Hey all!! So I am planning the rehearsal dinner and I don't really know who all to invite and many articles are contradicting. I know wedding party and SO plus kids, parents, grandparents. But what about brothers and sisters not in the wedding party along with their families. Or even my aunt and...

Hey all!! So I am planning the rehearsal dinner and I don't really know who all to invite and many articles are contradicting. I know wedding party and SO plus kids, parents, grandparents.

But what about brothers and sisters not in the wedding party along with their families. Or even my aunt and uncle whose kids (ages 21 & 23) that are bridesmaids? Everyone will is OOT guests so I wasn't sure if it'll be awkward during the gift giving time that they wont be thanked.

Or if itll be bad that no other aunts and uncles are invited but 1 couple is since their grown kids are in the wedding.

So far we have 22 for wedding party alone but adding in brothers/sisters/aunt&uncle we are at 31. With that many people some restaurants requires a private room reservation for a "party" with a min food and bev to book.

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  • Larry
    Expert November 2018
    Larry ·
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    This is a hard one for us, we want to include OOT guests but it would be way to many people! We're doing the whole rent out a separate room because we'll have around 35-40 people. However, you're fine just inviting immediate family and those participating in the wedding. If you have relatives that helped with decorations, set up a bridal shower, or something else that was a great help I would invite them.

    We're also giving our bridal party gifts the day of the wedding, that way no one feels like they are left out!

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  • Ella
    Super August 2017
    Ella ·
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    We are having friends do readings at our ceremony, so they will also be invited since they have to be at the rehearsal. just something to consider if you are doing the same.

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  • Jessica
    Super November 2017
    Jessica ·
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    We're doing our parents, grandparents, bridal party and significant others, and our officiant

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