The rehearsal dinner is a chance for the bride and groom families to meet formally before the actual wedding day. It’s usually held in a banquet hall, or at a restaurant. It is the one time before the big event that everyone will be together. So, make it special and plan it the right way.
FavorsAfter the dinner you will want to give rehearsal dinner favors. These are a traditional way to thank everyone for coming. The best include edible and practical favors. You don’t want to outdo your wedding favors, but it is nice to give something to everyone so they can remember the ocassion.
Some popular ideas include wine stoppers, and almonds or mints in favor bags.
The Decor
Choosing the right rehearsal dinner decorations is very important. They need to match your venu and represent what your wedding is all about. Try to keep them simple and find things that are easy to hang. Using bows and other typical decorations is a good start.
Many times the venue where you hold the dinner is going to have their own decorations, of you can hire someone to decorate for you. If not, and usually this is the case, you can buy a few simple or elaborate decorations, like pull bows, place card holders and many other ideas.
The Venue
Always plan your dinner in a large venue that has all the amenities you need. It should have a kitchen so your caterer can cook there, or it should have a staff that can handle the dinner part for you. It should also have room for a DJ and dancing afterwards if that is the plan.
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