I planned for a dinner rehearsal a couple of days prior to the wedding of my sister. But nobody seemed to have a clue what to do on that day, including myself. We didn't hire a wedding planner because we didn't think it is necessary (or practical) to even get one. How do you go about a wedding rehearsal, especially if you are the one who came up with the idea in the first place. Help?
2007-09-07 19:01:41 · 7 answers · asked by GRETCHIE 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The rehearsal dinner follows the wedding rehearsal which is a gathering of all the wedding party, family, and minister and you run through what is going to happen during the wedding. Who stands where, what everyone's task is, etc.
After the rehearsal you go to dinner somewhere and show your appreciation to those who are in your wedding party. This is usually when you give the gifts to the bridesmaids, maid of honor, best man, groomsmen, and parents (that's right, don't forget about the parents!).
2007-09-07 19:17:14 · answer #1 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all Congratulations!!! We had a dinner rehearsal in the eve of our wedding. Okay first you make sure you tell the church where your gonna get married that you are going to have a rehearsal (we did not hire a wedding planner we just watch a lot of old tv series about weddings). Then you invite the imporant people who will be participating in the wedding. The best man, the ring bearer flower girl, Maid of honor. Sponsors if any. The bible reader or who ever is assign to read the passage from the bible. The moms and dads
It would help also if you ask the church if they have a manual to help you prepare what to do. They will be happy to help you.
Then after the rehearsal comes the dinner. Now it's up to you guys were to dine. If you have lots of money do it in a restaurant. Basically the people in a wedding rehearsals are about 12 but it depends how big is the party. Because the ring bearer and flower girl have parents and siblings you have to take that to account. Then theres the type of food or type of restaurant to decide from. If the wedding reception is (in out case was chinese buffet) you cannot have the same theme as the reception or the rehearsal dinner. So, the important thing to remember. If the main coarse is chinese or stake house or pasta or whatever. Make sure that the rehearsal dinner is different.
You guys can even have light dinner in you own house someone can cook for 12 or 20 people. Have wine in the dinner.
Lastly, our reason that we decided to have a rehearsal dinner to make both the grooms party and the bride party to get acquanted more. and also that it will not be confusing, during the wedding on who will do what and where to stand. Again Congratulations!!!! Best of luck.
2007-09-07 19:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by darkvadershield35 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you'll have everyone in the wedding meet at the church for the actual rehearsal. Once you're done, you'll all then go to the rehearsal dinner (restaraunt or someones home). During that dinner, the bride and groom should give their parties gifts and send their thanks to anyone that helped in the the planning. Other than that, just relax and have a good time with good food because the next day will be crazy!
Tip: My fiance and I are having an informal barbeque at our house. It's saving us money since weddings are so damn expensive.
2007-09-08 01:07:20 · answer #3 · answered by Tostito 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well every family is different and do different things for a wedding.
At my sister's dinner rehearsal we did just that; had a family dinner and rehearsed for the wedding processional .
Get some family and/or friends to cook dinner and have everyone come together. It was really nice and we had so much fun.
This is a good way to have both families meet and greet.
Nothing formal though.
Good Luck!
2007-09-07 19:18:01 · answer #4 · answered by ♥SLIM♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At a wedding rehearsal you are literally practicing what his going to happen on the wedding day. You figure out where everyone stands, what order they should be in, figure out how fast/slow everyone should walk down the aisle,etc. Afterwards it is traditional to host a dinner for those in the wedding party (who should have been at the rehearsal as well) to thank them for their participation and support.
2007-09-07 19:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by Sophra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sophra has a great answer. I would only add that traditionally you are supposed to include out of town guests at the dinner as well as the wedding party, clergy, musicians, etc. Hope all goes beautifully.
2007-09-07 19:20:16 · answer #6 · answered by smilegal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the rehersal dinner follows the practice of the ceremony.
generaly you go to the location of the wedding have a few run thrus then go to dinner.
you just eat, relax, unwind and converstate. after dinner you either go your own way... or if the night before the wedding... you go to the bachelor / ette parties
2007-09-07 19:10:36 · answer #7 · answered by nataliexoxo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋