Planning Your Rehearsal Dinner In Just Nine Simple Steps

By Karen Stevens


It is a tradition for those North American people to have a rehearsal dinner. This is an event referred also as a pre wedding ceremony held after wedding rehearsals or night before wedding day. And since it is important, this is more preferred by most couples to be held two nights before big day. By this, couples may still have enough time to get ready, relax, and recuperate.

This kind of event could be a very nice opportunity so that the two families can spend their time together. But the very purpose for having a rehearsal dinner Nashville was for relieving any tension in which everyone or every guests is feeling. And thus, this can make them more comfortable while not diverting attention from main events.

The cost will often be incurred by the grooms parents. But it is not all the time that this will happen since there are times when brides parents decide to shoulder it, and at times, both families share the responsibilities. The invited guests should include immediate families, wedding party members and spouses, parents of invited children, and the officiant.

So here 9 simple steps that you can follow for planning this event. First is to decide who will be hosting. Traditionally, the parents of the groom takes care of rehearsal dinner and the parents of the bride for the wedding. But if both parents will decide to pay for wedding, then definitely, the couple will pay for this dinner.

Second is considering it casual. Being casual is important because this is the time where in your invited guests will be meeting for the very first time. Dress codes should be more likely the wedding ceremony attire. It is also important to consider an open seating so that guests can seat wherever they want, so avoid assigning tables. Third is to choose a fun theme such as sports night, outdoor barbecues, or hoedown.

Fourth, you pick a very perfect spot. It is important to provide a some kind of celebration by having a unique location. Example unique locations are local parks for a barbecue party, beer garden, or bowling alley. It can also be held in restaurants. Fifth, you create your list of guests. The list must include your close members of family, the officiant with spouses, and you friends. When inviting many people, you may consider on serving cocktails and desserts, not full meals. In this ways, you can reduce your costs.

Sixth, you schedule it right. Most guests may be working, so consider on giving them time to prepare and traveling to the venue. Usually, party starts at 6 pm and dinner will start by 7 pm. Some guests who cannot join the evening event may be invited for breakfast celebration.

Seventh is you pass the mic to guests. They should have the chance to give some short speeches to the couple. Couples should also have a preparation for a short speech. Eighth is you give gifts. Presenting gifts to the family, specifically the parents for gratitude, love, guidance, and support.

Ninth is you give friendly reminders. This is your opportunity to remind them on the important announcements and details on the big day. Remind them on what to bring, the location and time, and attire.




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