Perfect Rehearsal Dinner

How to Host the Perfect Rehearsal Dinner?

Rehearsal dinners are not just an event that happens before the wedding. They have now become a major celebratory event for most couples. However, your rehearsal dinner shouldn’t compete with your actual wedding ceremony.

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Sure, it must make an impact but let your rehearsal dinner be a way to loosen up and avoid any wedding stress the next day. To ensure that you offer the finest rehearsal dinner to your guests, here are a few tips to get you started. 

  • Rehearsal Dinner Host
  • Rehearsal dinners are typically hosted by the groom’s parents. However, in recent times, couples decide to split the costs of the wedding including the rehearsal dinner. Hence, based on your individual situation, you can determine the host of the dinner. 

  • Pick a theme
  • Most parties these days, including the rehearsal dinners, have a theme. So, don’t forget to pick a theme that can be enjoyed by all your guests. For example, you can choose a theme like outdoor barbecue, taco night, or a fancy cocktail party that allows your guests to bust out their best dresses for social events. 

  • Choose a venue
  • Rehearsal dinner is an intimate event. So, it will be best if you choose a venue that might have sentimental value to you and your partner. However, if you pick a hotel, choose a unique location. 

  • Give a dress code
  • Rehearsal dinners can have a dress code based on your theme. For example, you have decided to give a cocktail party-style rehearsal dinner at a charming cocktail bar. You can ask your guests to specifically wear  cocktail attire  for the rehearsal dinner

    Make sure to consider the rehearsal dinner timing. Rehearsal dinners are mostly given a day or two before the wedding ceremony. Make sure to start the event late in the evening. Give about 30-45 minutes for the initial part of the event to last. This can be followed by dinner at 7pm. This way you can round up by 9pm and rest for the big day!

  • Menu planning
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  • Rehearsal dinner will be a success only when you have a great menu. So, make sure to decide on the menu early on during planning. You can offer delicious hors d'oeuvres, followed by traditional varieties inspired by the wedding location and such. A scrumptious meal will satisfy your guests and keep them having fun at the wedding ceremony. 

    Bottom Line

    These are the five crucial things you need to plan out to give a successful rehearsal dinner. If you want more wedding advice, tips, and hacks to create a beautiful wedding ceremony, keep reading our blogs at SleekTrends. 

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