Are Rehearsal Dinners Mandatory?
My fiancé and I aren’t having a rehearsal.
Do we still need to have a rehearsal dinner?
A rehearsal dinner is more than just grabbing a bite to eat after
the rehearsal. Hosting a prewedding event gives you a perfect chance
to spend a little more time with family and friends before the real
frenzy of your celebration begins.
Also, rehearsal dinners are a great way to greet out-of-town guests
when they arrive and make them feel welcome. So go ahead and skip
the rehearsal if it’s not necessary, but don’t skip an opportunity
to get together with family and friends.
If budget is an issue, consider this: The groom’s parents often
offer to host this event in the couple’s honor.If you’re paying
for the shindig yourselves, just make sure to set a reasonable budget
and stick to it. Scout out some inexpensive-but-fun local restaurants,
or consider a backyard BBQ. Neither option should put a big dent
in your overall wedding budget.
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