| Typically, most families embrace the idea of a | | | | clergyman performing the marriage ceremony. |
| rehearsal dinner, as it's a great way to exchange | | | | Out-of-town guests too, should be invited if you |
| ideas and good wishes. For those families that live | | | | are inviting extended family. |
| across the miles, a wedding rehearsal dinner | | | | It's not a necessity to send out formal invitations |
| provides an excellent "getting to know you | | | | to a wedding rehearsal dinner. Typically, a phone |
| better" situation. And while a wedding rehearsal | | | | call is sufficient. Despite this, many modern |
| dinner is not mandatory, it usually is expected. | | | | blended; distant; and extended families to |
| Relaxation is an important aspect of having a | | | | occasionally opt for invitations. Should you decide |
| wedding . Especially if you want it to become | | | | to send wedding rehearsal invitations to family |
| everything you've dreamed it to be. | | | | members, remember to accommodate the costs |
| There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding | | | | of your invitations in your wedding rehearsal |
| the payment of such a dinner. Who pays for the | | | | dinner budget. |
| wedding rehearsal dinner? Traditionally, the | | | | Your invitations should be very basic and simple. |
| grooms parents plan and pay for the dinner. | | | | In addition to a map and driving directions (to the |
| Nevertheless, anyone can host and finance a | | | | restaurant), your statement should be very short |
| wedding rehearsal dinner. Nothing is actually 'set in | | | | and concise: |
| stone.' Nowadays families bend and blend, creating | | | | Please Join us for a Wedding Rehearsal Dinnerin |
| their own traditions within their own families. | | | | Honor of (Bride's Name) and (Groom's Name)at |
| Important things to consider if you are expected | | | | (this location)at (this time) |
| to host a wedding rehearsal are: | | | | RSVP: (Hosts Name) at (phone number) |
| - Booking reservations in advance at a restaurant | | | | If you do have out-of-towners attending, a |
| - Choosing selections on the menu | | | | carpool is an excellent idea. It's very easy for |
| - Creating a Guest List | | | | out-of-towners as your loved one may get lost. |
| - Phoning those who are invited | | | | A wedding rehearsal dinner is a celebration, |
| Who should you invite? Most guest lists include the | | | | carpooling is also a great idea if there will be |
| bride, groom, their parents and the members of | | | | drinking and driving. Always choose a designated |
| the wedding party. However, grandparents are | | | | driver or you can volunteer to be the driver. |
| often invited as well as the priest, rabbi, or | | | | |