Are you supposed to invite just the people involved in the wedding ceremony? And their spouses/long term partners?
Are you supposed to invite your family that has traveled far to come to your wedding? For example, my aunt and uncle are not in the wedding ceremony, but they are flying in from Washington DC to Southern California. Should they be invited?
If people are single, should they be allowed to bring a guest?
We are going fairly causal for the rehearsal dinner. No invitations. Jeans ok. We are having it at Macaroni Grill.
2007-09-25 13:43:26 · 11 answers · asked by Selah 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Hi. Yes....you have it right!
For the rehearsal dinner invite:
~ Everyone involved IN the wedding......bridesmaids and groomsmen AND their spouse or significant other. If they are single, usually they come alone, but if you WANT TO let them bring a date....that is up to you! Most people don't have them bring a date because of budget reasons.
~ Of course, both sets of parents.
~ Flower girl and ring bearer (if you are having them) AND their parents, of course.
~ Out of town family. It is a nice gesture to invite those out of town family that have traveled a long distance. Yes, I think it would be nice of you to invite your aunt and uncle who are flying in from Washington DC.
~ Some people invite the minister/priest/wedding officiant, but this is totally voluntary. It is not mandatory.
It sounds fun! Good luck!
2007-09-25 13:58:56 · answer #1 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Proper Etiquette For Rehearsal Dinner
2016-10-19 11:57:37 · answer #2 · answered by berks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should invite the bridal party, parents of the bride and groom and out of town guests. Anyone else is optional. So if you have singles in your wedding party you are not obligated to invite a guest for them at the rehearsal. Now if you'd like them to have a guest at the wedding that is fine, but I've been to many rehearsals where is it wedding party only, no other guests.
Good luck!
2007-09-25 13:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by Reba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These days it's expected that the wedding party and their spouses or dates,parents and grandparents of the bridal couple, and any out of town guests are invited to the rehearsal dinner. If you have other relatives who would be hurt by not being invited, invite them, too. Casual is fine. A picnic is fine. Just all be together and be happy.
2007-09-25 14:55:20 · answer #4 · answered by Wiser1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't think of a reason why not. Our grandparents were invited to all the rehearsal dinners for all of our weddings (four sisters), and nobody ever said anything to the contrary - even among the family members who are more etiquette-driven then I am. If you think of it as an opportunity for the bride and groom's inner circles to get better acquainted, I think the guest list takes care of itself.
2016-03-13 05:51:20 · answer #5 · answered by Michele 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really should be for the people in the wedding party... Their spouses/partners can also attend - As for the family that travelled so far - It is not necessary for them to attend, but if you feel that there will be some sense of hurt feelings Then I would offer them an invite... Good luck to you on the big day!
2007-09-25 14:55:00 · answer #6 · answered by Monica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those to invite include everyone involved in the wedding, plus spouses. Random "guests" not necessary, but if someone has a serious other, they should be welcomed. Also, anyone traveling from away, as you mentioned, should be invited. Also, it is polite to extend an invitation to the minister (thought he'd likely decline).
2007-09-25 14:08:15 · answer #7 · answered by melouofs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents, grandparents, bridal party and their spouses and/or dates. If their date traveled with them and would be sitting alone in a hotel somewhere alone then you should invite them. If they are local then you don't really have to. Your aunt and uncle should be invited for the same reason. If they are coming in from out of town and would be there the night before they should be invited.
2007-09-25 14:09:10 · answer #8 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rehearsal dinner should be for people who need to be at the rehearsal ceremony. Let it at your bridesmaids, groomsman, and parents. It's your wedding so it's your choice who comes to what. As far as single people bringing guest, it kinda depends how close they are.
2007-09-25 15:31:45 · answer #9 · answered by lucy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its up to you. It used to be only the bridal party but now it can include whomever if you can afford. As you most likely know, it is or was the custom for the grooms family to pay for that but sometimes the couple pays for it themselves if they are older. Just do what you want. I mean if you can afford it. But sometimes you might feel like it is a waste to invite a date for some of the bridal party since they may not even be seeing each other in six months and you want it to be people who are close to you, no?
2007-09-25 13:49:13 · answer #10 · answered by barthebear 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋