Category Archives: Rehearsal Dinner

Rehearsal Cruise

Posted on December 7, 2012

Imagine how relaxing it would feel to cruise along the water, watching the sunset. After the rehearsal dinner is over, treat your wedding party to a celebration at sea.  If you live near a lake, river, or better even, an … Continue reading →

Rehearsal Dinner Invitation Wording

Posted on November 29, 2010

While not all couples choose to purchase a rehearsal dinner invitation, some rehearsals really do call for one. For the couple that is having a very formal and traditional wedding an invitation inviting guests to the rehearsal dinner is almost … Continue reading →

Rehearsal Dinner Basics – Part 2

Posted on September 10, 2010

For your guest list it typically goes something like this:Both of your immediate families (parents and siblings along with their spouses) then followed by the wedding-party members with their spouses or significant others. Any child whom is in the wedding … Continue reading →

Rehearsal Dinner Basics – Part 1

Posted on September 8, 2010

What’s the deal with rehearsal dinners anyway? What are they for? The rehearsal dinner, is a dinner that is typically hosted by the grooms family. The purpose is for everyone to come together and have a celebratory dinner on the … Continue reading →

Tips for Groom Toast – Part 2

Posted on May 28, 2010

Reception Tips: Go ahead and breathe a sigh of relief now, you are married. While the pressure isn’t completely off at least your goal, (getting hitched) is accomplished! This time you will probably be thanking her parents as most likely … Continue reading →

Tips for Groom Toast – Part 1

Posted on May 26, 2010

Typically the groom will give two toasts, one at the rehearsal dinner and one again the next day at the reception. There are a few differences as to what is said at which event and so below is a guide … Continue reading →

Everyday Etiquette – Rehearsal Dinner Confusion

Posted on February 8, 2009

Question: I’m confused as to who all gets invited to the rehearsal dinner. I was planning on just having those involved in the wedding and their spouses but now I’ve been told that I should invite any out of town … Continue reading →

Barbeque by Candlelight

Posted on December 24, 2008

Enjoy a lovely spring or summer evening by holding the rehearsal dinner outdoors.  Place candles everywhere you can in your backyard.  Outline the yard or patio area with lawn torches, hang Japanese paper lanterns and white twinkle lights from the … Continue reading →

Family Style Rehearsal Dinner

Posted on December 16, 2008

If your wedding party is not very large, consider hosting the rehearsal dinner at home.  The groom’s family traditionally hosts this event.  But if it is agreed by all parties, the even could be hosted by a close friend or … Continue reading →