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How to host the perfect rehearsal dinner
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A rehearsal dinner can be the perfect time to get together with immediate family and close
friends and unwind just before the impending big day. (Ms photo)
MS – Many couples find their
wedding rehearsal dinners to be
relaxing respites from the whirlwind
of wedding planning. Such dinners
enable the happy couple to slow
down and enjoy themselves in a
relatively casual gathering with their
closest friends and family members.
Rehearsal dinners typically take
place in the night or two before the
wedding. The couple, members of
their wedding party, the parents of
the bride and groom and others
involved in the wedding typically
Focus on
positives
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It's easy to build up the big day in
your mind and hope that everything
goes according to plan. But it's
impossible to plan for each and
every outcome on your wedding day.
Focus on everything that can go
right, rather than worrying about
what might go wrong. Also, realize
that your guests are your friends and
family members who will be
forgiving of any hiccups along the
way. You're bound to recover
gracefully from any mishaps.
• Work on confidence: Wedding
fears may stem from inadequate self-
confidence. Give yourself a pep talk
and surround yourself with positive
people. Keep the worry -warts at
arm's length for the time being.
• Recruit more help: Weddings
are huge undertakings, so it's no
surprise that couples sometimes feel
overwhelmed. Ask reliable relatives
or friends to double-check all of the
last-minute details. This way you
don't feel it is all on your shoulders.
Wedding days nerves are to be
expected and often have little to do
with the decision to get married.
Planning such a big event can be
nerve-wracking, but there are ways
to combat any anxiety that builds up
as the big day draws near.
attend this dinner. The couple
generally takes the time at the dinner
to thank everyone for their
contributions to the wedding and to
offer some small gifts of
appreciation. No rules govern
rehearsal dinners, so couples have
the freedom to plan the dinners as
they see fit.
Rehearsal dinners often come
immediately after the ceremony
rehearsal, when the wedding party
and the officiant go over the timing
and details of the wedding. Make
arrangements with the ceremony site
and officiant prior to making dinner
reservations.
Parents of the groom traditionally
host the rehearsal dinner, so they
will be integral in planning the
event. That means couples should
keep an open and gracious mind.
Remember, the rehearsal dinner
doesn't have to be a lavish affair, and
it can be customized to any budget
or preference.
Some couples feel that hosting
rehearsal dinners in casual settings
can make the dinner more
comfortable for members of the
wedding, who can use the dinner as
an opportunity to mingle and get to
know one another before the
wedding. This will help to tame
nerves and enable the wedding party
to loosen up and enjoy themselves
even more. Some people may be
more inclined to socialize and have
fun when they're not worried about
putting on airs.
Restaurants that have special
meaning to the couple often make
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Despite its name, the rehearsal
dinner doesn't actually have to be a
dinner, as couples can opt for meals
at a different time of the day, like
brunch or lunch. An earlier occasion
gives guests plenty of time to get
home and rest up for the festivities
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