2007-08-20 14:27:42 · 13 answers · asked by Thorium 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Obviously one needs to mail out invitations to the actual wedding ceremony and reception 6 or so weeks in advance, but what about the rehearsal dinner?
2007-08-20 14:29:18 · update #1
Email works. You can send a note and include directions. We received this from the previous wedding we were in.
Since a rehearsal dinner is usually immediate family and bridal party, a phone call could be alright or even send something as simple as a post card.
2007-08-20 14:36:18 · answer #1 · answered by bx01z 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi, you can do either. It is a trend here in the U.S. to send out rehearsal dinner invites. They DON'T need to be fancy though. We made some up on the computer with some nice paper that we bought at a discount store. If you are inviting more people than just the wedding party (i.e., out of town family), then it is kind of nice to mail an invite. Again, it doesn't need to be fancy.
2007-08-20 21:42:27 · answer #2 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on who you are inviting and how big of an event your rehearsal dinner will be. If you are just having a small affair with immediate family and the bridal party, then calling everyone is fine, as long as everyone knows where to be and when!
If it will be on th larger side and if there will be out of town guests, then you should mail the invitations. BUT they do not have to be fancy embossed invitations. You can print something simple and mail in a regular envelope or get some blank note cards from your local stationary store and use those.
Good luck!
2007-08-20 21:39:19 · answer #3 · answered by Reba 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No need to send invitations for the rehearsal dinner.
The rehearsal dinner usually consist of the Wedding Party (bride, groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents, grandparents, ushers, etc) and when they are informed as to what time to be at the Church for rehearsal then they are told dinner will follow in the basement of the Church or at what restaurant and will be told to rsvp by a certain date.
2007-08-20 21:39:54 · answer #4 · answered by Mignon F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't mail invites...it seemed like a waste of money to me. I only invited family and the wedding party so for my situation, word of mouth was fine. If you are having a large rehearsal dinner you may consider sending invitations as it might be easier.
2007-08-20 21:37:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No need to send out invitation for the rehearsal dinners. Just in person or on the phone, which ever you prefer. Congratulations!
2007-08-20 21:36:10 · answer #6 · answered by UPESKYMO 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As the rehearsal dinner is limited to members of the wedding party, a telephone or verbal invitation is appropriate.
2007-08-20 21:34:44 · answer #7 · answered by Beau R 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have been in 8 weddings. 7 sent invites and 1 did not. I don't know if it is customary but it's a nice gesture and doesn't need to be anything fancy.
2007-08-20 21:35:02 · answer #8 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sent invitations but I don't think its customary. I just did it because it was easy to print them out on the computer. We had a large bridal party and my husband's friends are not always the best with details. I thought it would be helpful if they had something in writing.
2007-08-20 21:40:54 · answer #9 · answered by Pumpkin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just call.....rehearsal dinners are usually very informal anyways. Weddings are expensive enough....no need to add an extra expense.
2007-08-20 21:35:17 · answer #10 · answered by bettyboop1978 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋