My fiance's mother remarried to a guy that lives in a big nice borderline-mansion in West Virginia which is only about 20 minutes away from where we are getting married. I would like to have a casual rehearsal dinner at their house. I am wondering, who all is supposed to be there? The people participating in my wedding are: bride, groom, best man, maid of honor, 2 groomsmen, 2 bridesmaids, 2 ushers, 1 preacher, my dad to walk me down, our moms to light unity candles. Should all these people be there, and is there anyone else necessary such as the guitarist, or pianist?
2007-06-21 07:17:32 · 13 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The parents and grandparents from both sides, close aunts and uncles, the wedding party and their spouses, couples' brothers and sisters. I don't know about the preacher and his wife, though... we didn't have them, may depends what's done in your area.
2007-06-22 05:33:33 · answer #1 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was the rehearsal dinner for the wedding I was Maid Of Honor in:
Bride and bride's immediate family: Mother, sister and sisters kids (though the sister and kids didn't get to town til the next day so they weren't there) Btide's brother & family declined to attend wedding (story there)
Groom and immediate family, parents, siblings, spouses of, and kids of.
4 bridesmaids and 4 groomsmen and partners.
Minister could have come but didn't.
2007-06-21 07:31:08 · answer #2 · answered by danashelchan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, anyone who has a part in the ceremony should be at the rehearsal, which means they should also be at the rehearsal dinner. My guess is that the musicians know what they're doing, but if you have any concerns, you should include them.
It's also considerate to invite anyone who is an out-of-town guest, staying with any of the people who need to be at the dinner...Otherwise, they're stuck at someone else's house, with no dinner plans, and this could be uncomfortable.
2007-06-21 08:02:21 · answer #3 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am getting married in August, and I also do videography for weddings and such.... I have been invited to go to rehersal dinners, but I always decline.
We are having an outdoor bbq at my parents, with our groomsmen, bridesmaids, their families, and anyone coming in from out of town, so that we feel like we can visit with them, b/c some of them wont be here long. I think its really up to you to see who you want to invite, but make sure you dont forget your wedding party!!!!
Good luck.
2007-06-21 07:24:11 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. 26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rehearsal dinner is for anyone who attends the rehearsal. Husbands/wives of everyone in your wedding party should also be invited, along with children if appropriate. You can also invite family or special guests if you would like to.
2007-06-21 10:53:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have it covered. It is for the people in the bridal party. However, if you have reader or someone else special doing something for your wedding, you should feel free to invite them as well. You may wish to invite to extend the invite to the spouses. You can also invite the minister if he or she is also a friend of the family. It's not necessary (or expected) that you will invite the musicians, especially if you don't know them well. They are being paid for their services.
2007-06-21 07:22:06 · answer #6 · answered by Apple21 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People that play a role in the wedding, parentsd and closest family members. If you want you can invite freinds, but the band only if they are at the rehearsal.
2007-06-21 07:36:33 · answer #7 · answered by TAMMI 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
prepare consultation dinners have continuously been for the bridal party the father and mom of the groom and the bride and the pastor...........i don't understand if its replaced or no longer. it style of feels the regulations and the methods of doing issues are changing constantly yet i do no longer see the would desire to have anybody else there. it quite is one in each of your final get-togethers in the previous the huge day! happy wedding ceremony~
2016-09-28 06:00:42 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone in your wedding party, anyone doing anything special at your wedding (readers, ushers, etc.), out-of-town guest (not necessary but a nice gesture) and your photographer (if you want it photographed).
2007-06-21 08:28:43 · answer #9 · answered by decrucian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever is required to attend the rehersal should be invited to the dinner... and their guest and/or family. Also it is polite to invite any out of town guests who have arrived into town. Don't forget the minister/clergy and his/her spouse.
2007-06-21 07:27:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋