I'm getting married in August and didn't think that invitations were sent for a rehearsal dinner. However one of my bridesmaids said that invitations should be sent out. What do you think?
2006-06-29 07:30:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
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Q: Are written invitations mailed for the rehearsal dinner?
A: That depends on your dinner. If it will be a big party with lots of out-of-town guests in a hotel banquet room or somewhere equally official, then you should send invitations. They can be either formally engraved or handwritten on cards, depending on the occasion's formality. You'll also want people to RSVP so you'll have a head count for the caterer. If your rehearsal dinner will be fairly low-key, a party at a pizza joint or a barbecue at Mom's house with just the wedding party, you two and your parents, then you don't really need "official" invitations. Just make sure everyone knows where they need to be and when.
2006-06-29 07:39:15 · answer #1 · answered by Deana G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that invitations need to be sent for a wedding rehearsal dinner. It might be a good idea so that those in your wedding party remember the event details and clear their schedules but a phone call or mentioning it in person should do the job. Congrats by the way...
2006-06-29 07:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by ankeyut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not neccesary to do such a thing to send invites for a rehearsel dinner. You send invites only for a wedding & that's more appropriate. I don't know where one of your bridesmaids got this idea from but tell her that sending invites for a rehearsel dinner is the most ridiculous idea of all time. This answer may not be of some help, but it was worth it & I wish you the best on you upcoming wedding.
2006-06-29 07:39:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally when you're getting married, you're in pretty constant contact with everyone who would be at the rehearsal dinner anyway, so over the phone should suffice.
2006-06-29 07:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by Montana Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You should be in contact with all of the members of the bridal party anyway, there is no need to spend time and money on invitations. That girl is nuts.
2006-06-29 08:03:49 · answer #5 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CONGRATULATIONS you're getting married. marriages are very expensive and so are invitations.. so if it were a small wedding party, I wouldn't suggest it but i'm no expert..however, if you have a large wedding party I think it would be wise.
2006-06-29 07:34:52 · answer #6 · answered by sweet petite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should save the money and just call everybody. that way you can spend that money on more important wedding stuff. Congratulations!
2006-06-29 07:33:48 · answer #7 · answered by Hopeicouldhelp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋