Rehearsal dinner invitations are the best way to make sure everyone
knows when and where to go for the wedding rehearsal, as well as what to
expect after all of their hard work. Because of the costs associated
with the rest of the wedding, you'll want to choose wedding rehearsal
invitations that are inexpensive. Below are some other important points
to remember when preparing your rehearsal dinner wedding invitations.
Wedding Rehearsal Invitations: Who Makes the List?
When
preparing rehearsal dinners invites, you first need to know who is
invited. That's actually the easy part. Etiquette recommends keeping the
guest list relatively small so your meal can be a more intimate event.
Obviously, everyone in the wedding party is going to be invited because
they must attend. The parents of the bride and groom should also be
invited. If the parents are divorced and/or remarried, the rehearsal
dinner cards should go out to all the parents. However, if the parent
paying for the meal feels uncomfortable with the other parent being in
attendance, exceptions can be made. Other close family members, such as
grandparents or siblings, can also be invited.
The list should be
created in advance because you'll want to get the rehearsal dinner
wedding invitations in the mail about two weeks before the event so
people can make arrangements for attending.
Wedding Rehearsal Dinner: What to Serve and Where to Go?
Decisions
about the wedding rehearsal event should be made primarily by the
person paying the bill. Traditionally, the responsibility for paying for
this part of the wedding has fallen on the parents of the groom.
Whoever pays for the food also covers the costs of the rehearsal dinner
invites and their mailing.
There are no set rules about the meal. A
formal, catered meal is one option. However, this type of meal will be
the most costly. You may be able to work out a discount if you use the
same catering company for this event and the wedding reception. It never
hurts to ask so you'll know all of your options. Many families opt for a
nice restaurant, possibly reserving a party room or section of the
restaurant in advance. The cost is usually less, but you may want to
specify that alcohol costs would be paid by the individuals. Otherwise,
your bill could end up very bloated. Some very casual families will do
cookouts instead of a more traditional rehearsal invitations, but this
can be difficult since most take place in the evening after the
completion of the wedding practice itself.
