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Savvy July 2021

To go without the rehearsal dinner?

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Catherine, on September 9, 2020 at 12:11 AM

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Are there any ladies who don't plan their rehearsal dinners or didn't have them at all? How was it, were there any questions? Me and my future husband don't really want to have one because of some financial situation, plus all of our relatives already know each other and they won't need time to get acquainted. My mother, though, keeps telling me that rehearsal dinner is a very important part of the ceremony itself. Is it even that important? Are there any people who've skipped it and didn't regret?

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Master October 2020
Yasmine · on September 9, 2020 at 9:44 PM
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Actually my bridal party WOULD tell me if they did ... and like I said we’re not doing dinner we’re going out. Your assumption is 100% wrong 🤣
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VIP January 2020
Vicky · on September 9, 2020 at 11:07 PM
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Are you not planning on eating or drinking anything while you're "out"? Because if you are, you and your FI should be paying for it.
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Master October 2020
Yasmine · on September 10, 2020 at 6:49 AM
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As I already stated, we’re not paying for it and EVERYONE is perfectly fine with it. It doesn’t matter what you or anyone else thinks about it honestly! As long as the people in attendance are fine with it, that’s all that matters to me!
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Just Said Yes August 2021
Jensen · on September 10, 2020 at 3:12 PM
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Hi Vicky. I can tell that you and your friends are probably more traditional, which is totally fine. However, when I know my friends (not their family) are having to pay for their own wedding I want to be able to love on them and bless them rather than make them feel stressed because they are forced to pay for a meal for me. If you or your friends don't see it like that than that's ok, but I know many friends would.
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Dedicated June 2021
sophie · on September 11, 2020 at 3:53 AM
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I've known from the beginning there's no way we wouldn't have one- we have several out of town guests that I'd like to see and spend time with without being overwhelmed by the whole guest list, and I absolutely refuse to let my father speak at the reception itself. Having a small-ish RD with just family, WP, and our out of town guests makes sense for us. But if it doesn't make sense for you, SKIP IT! It's your wedding, so if it's not something you want, there's absolutely no need to have it! That could be said for pretty much anything that's not you, your future spouse, and your officiant. Do what you want!!!
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