A rehearsal dinner is a lovely and time honored tradition. It is an occasion when a couple and their families get together and relax while they dine, the stress of the wedding planning almost over, the anticipation and joy of the wedding ceremony lending a special excitement to the meal. Traditionally the groom’s family pays ...
It has become a tradition for gifts to be given out at the rehearsal dinner. Typically the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner are the night before the wedding. At the rehearsal dinner the bride will give her bridesmaid gifts, and the groom will give his groomsmen gifts. Other family members sometimes will exchange presents with the ...
It is normal tradition to hold your rehearsal dinner on the day prior to your wedding. That’s when the festivities really begin. The rehearsal dinner is a great way to get both sides of the family involved and spending time together, while it also serves as an opportunity to practice for one of the biggest ...
Wedding etiquette has evolved over time, to embrace a variety of styles. There are very few hard and fast rules; we’ve moved to a DIY, couple-centered approach. There are still basic rules of common courtesy, however. Here are rehearsal dinner best practices to observe and faux pas to avoid. Who pays for the wedding rehearsal ...
