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The wedding rehearsal is a practice of the wedding from beginning to end. It’s a great way for everyone involved to get to know one another, understand their responsibilities, logistics of where they will be (physically) on the day of. Most importantly, it’s the perfect time for the bride and groom to enjoy this intimate event with loved ones and friends. Enjoy this event as it is just as important as your bridal shower and of course the wedding itself. This event is typically reserved for those in the bridal party but you can invite who you wish and make it as fancy or as casual as you want it, after all, it is YOUR wedding!

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Here are our 5 top etiquette questions asked by brides and answered for you! 

  • Rehearsal Type…

The rehearsal dinner can mirror the theme of your wedding but should never over shadow it. Some couples even make it contrast with the wedding so not to compete with the big day. Many opt for rehearsal dinners to be held at locations that are either fun or compliment the theme of the wedding and some opt for an old fashioned backyard bbq. There is no set rule for where or how this should be themed, feel free to plan as you choose!

  • Rehearsal Dinner, Who Comes and Who Doesn’t?

This is really up to you. You can keep it as simple (only bridal party) or you may choose to invite close family and friends making it a bit larger. Now, if you have relatives that have traveled from far to see the nuptials you may consider including them and thanking them for coming from afar. It really is up to the bride and groom.

  • Written Invitations?

This really depends on the formality of your event. If you are hosting a large party and have rented a large space to host it, you may want to mail out invitations. If it is informal and the group will be small, try a local restaurant and send an evite and save mother Earth!

  • Who Foots The Bill?

For years it has been typical for the groom’s parents to host this event. However, more often than not, you are finding that both bride and groom to be are footing this bill. To avoid having to increase your wedding budget here, speak to those involved financially and see if anyone else is willing to sponsor this event. I find that sometimes extended family is willing to assist and if they can be named as a sponsor for this event, this makes them all the more excited about your wedding and playing an intrinsic role in it.

  • The Toast!Although this toast isn’t as planned as that of the wedding, you can expect it to be spontaneous with contributions from everyone! You’ll find that because this is an intimate event (typically) those in attendance will often feel more comfortable to offer up special memories of the bride and groom. It is also the best time for the bride and groom to give thanks to their families, friends, and those in their bridal party for participating in their wedding. It is also at this time when the bride and groom present their bridal party with gifts.

    Xoxo- Erin Grace