Who should I invite to a wedding rehearsal?

Answer 1

Your wedding party and their spouses/significant others, his parents, your parents, siblings on both sides and their spouses/significant others, grandparents on both sides. That's about it!

We also invited the officiant (he was a close family friend) since he was involved in the rehearsal, and the photographer (also a close friend) since she took pictures of the rehearsal, too. That doesn't mean you have to, that was just us.

Answer 2

You want to invite everyone who will have a part in your wedding. I am also inviting some more family, not the the rehearsal but to the Rehearsal dinner. It is very important to me that the two families get to know one another.

Answer 3

For the rehearsal of your ceremony you should invite your officiant (some officiant do not attend rehearsals), best man, maid of honor, groomsmen, bridesmaids, ring bearer, flower girl, ushers, candle lighters, guest book attendant, gift table attendant, parents, grandparents, and other special guests who will be escorted to their seats and others who play a role in carrying out specific duties for your wedding ceremony and reception. Of course their spouses and children are welcomed to attend, but it's actually better to have as few people at the rehearsal as possible. Often it can become difficult to coordinate when there are too many people. If you have a coordinator, they will handle this for you. Some people also invite their musician and soloists if they are available to attend as well.

For your rehearsal dinner, you would invite all of the people mentioned above, their spouses, and children. Inviting additonal close family members/friends not in the wedding party and out of town guests is optional.

Answer 4

For the father of the brides sake (and wallet) only invite those who are in the wedding party. When my brother got married my Dad ended up shelling out over $1000 just for dinner! Only those who are in the wedding need to be there so you can do a run through of the wedding, go over where people are standing, how everyone will come in, how fast to walk and so on. Keep it bare minumum.

Answer 5

Yeah--I'm actually in the same predicament?? I am getting married this March 17th and my rehearsal is the 16th. The way I look at it is the rehearsal is meant for you & your fiance & your bridal party to practice for the wedding. So as far as at the actual rehearsal keep it at that the 2 of you with your wedding party and your parents at most. As for the dinner you can venture out a bit more. I am keeping it to those closest to us. Of course our immediate family then out to our closest friends. Key is not to invite the whole entire wedding guest list. Sit down with your bride/groom to be and pick who's "closest" and then widdle the list down as much as you can. My reception guest list is around half (or less than) that of my actual wedding. Good luck & Congratulations!!

Answer 6

Bride, groom & officiant to start with. Parents.
All of the wedding party including any children & their parents.
Ushers.
Any persons that need practice with the escorting to their seats.
If your musicians are professional then they don't need to be there. But if your soloist or special reader is a friend, they need to be there as well.
Bring any props that are needed, like a special CD or Unity candle. Make sure it's early enough to allow the kids to behave themselves & not be near bedtime.

And, it's a good idea to bring the marriage license too. The officiant has to have it in his/her possession BEFORE the ceremony to take place. It is illegal for him/her to perform your ceremony & get it to them later.

This is separate from who invite to your rehearsal dinner.

Answer 7

This varies widely based on what you want & can afford.

The basic people: Bride, Groom, Bridal Party, parents of the bride & groom

Additional: Spouses of the bridal party & the officiant and spouse

Next step: Special or honored guests, grandparents, favorite aunts/uncles/cousins, some people even invite all out of town guests.

Answer 8

Invite all the guests in the wedding party as well as there spouses. Invite any people who are from out of town, and the parents of the bride and grrom. You may also invite grandparents but it is iptional.

Answer 9

Dont forget that if you have children in the wedding their parents and brothers and sisters should be invited as well.

Answer 10

I think that you should invite your wedding party, your parents and any other people in your family and your fiances family that are involved in the ceremony.