Friday, September 30, 2016

Planning Your Rehearsal Dinner In Just Nine Simple Steps

By Karen Stevens


The rehearsal dinner is one popular tradition for the North American people. It is a pre wedding ceremony that is usually held at the night of the wedding rehearsal or at the night before the wedding day. And because this is an important event, most of the couples would prefer on having it two nights before the big day. And by this, they can still have time to recuperate, relax, and get ready for main ceremonies.

This event will be a good opportunity for both families of groom and bride to spend time together. To relieve the feeling of tension felt by the couples and the guests is the main purpose of rehearsal dinner Nashville. Through this, they can feel a lot more comfortable while not upstaging the main event.

The cost of this is often incurred by the parents of the groom. But this will depend upon the decision of both families, or may be they can share responsibilities. Most guests would include the immediate families, members of wedding party and their spouses, the parents of the children, and most especially the officiant.

This article will be sharing with you on how to plan the event in just nine simple steps. First, you decide the hosting. Traditionally, grooms parents are the ones who shoulder for a rehearsal dinner and brides parents for wedding. At times, both parents prefer on sharing responsibilities for wedding, so the couples are the ones who shoulder the dinner.

Second is to consider it casual. Since this will be the day that most invited guests will meet for the first time, choose on making it casual. The dress code must be more likely the attire for the wedding ceremony. And also consider an open seating where in guests are free to choose their own seats and not assigning tables. Third is choosing a fun theme like outdoor barbecues, sports night, or hoedown.

Fourth is to pick a perfect spot. Choosing a unique location can give the celebration with some kind of feeling. Some unique venues are in a bowling alley, beer garden, or local parks for barbecue parties. A restaurant is a nice choice as well. Fifth is to create the guest list. Important people that should be invited are the close families, officiant and spouses, and your close friends. If you are inviting a lot of people, you may choose on having desserts and cocktails and not full meals to reduce the cost.

Sixth, you schedule it right. Most guests may be working, so consider on giving them time to prepare and traveling to the venue. Usually, party starts at 6 pm and dinner will start by 7 pm. Some guests who cannot join the evening event may be invited for breakfast celebration.

Seventh is you pass the mic to guests. They should have the chance to give some short speeches to the couple. Couples should also have a preparation for a short speech. Eighth is you give gifts. Presenting gifts to the family, specifically the parents for gratitude, love, guidance, and support.

Ninth is giving friendly reminders. Take this opportunity to tell everyone about some important details and announcements about the big day. Let them know about the important items to bring, the time, the location, and the attire.




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