How to plan a rehearsal dinner

You've sent out the invitations, blocked off the date in your calendar, and now it's time to start thinking about the rehearsal dinner. If you're feeling a little overwhelmed, don't worry! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to plan a rehearsal dinner that is both fun and stress-free.

Everything you need to know about a rehearsal dinner. Who to invite, who pays, and what to do. We’ve even included a sample timeline to help you plan out the first event of your wedding weekend.

The wedding rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner are meant to be an important part of your wedding festivities. They will help you iron out any potential issues and problems before you actually get to your wedding day. Here are some rehearsal dinner ideas to help you plan yours.

Your rehearsal dinner should be full of fun, delicious food, and friends—make sure yours is memorable by stealing one of these ideas.

Rehearsal dinners are a chance to celebrate with loved ones the night before the wedding after the run through of the ceremony and really bring in the wedding celebrations.

I've done one and am getting ready for number two! Here are some great and easy meals you can make for a wedding rehearsal dinner!

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Wedding day is right around the corner! A ceremony rehearsal is almost always necessary in order to get the bridal party and family members on the same page about how the ceremony, and the day as a whole, will run. This time is a great opportunity to share the timeline, ceremony details, and other pertinent information that you won’t want to spend time explaining on the actual wedding day.