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Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?
Beach-e-bride Posted: Jan 22, 2006 07:15 PM+
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Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

My parents are not paying for it and said it is traditionally the boy's family that pays. However, his family is already paying for the band, flower, video and honeymoon. My FH doesnt think one is necessary-- Any thoughts?
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MrsStefan Posted: Jan 22, 2006 07:17 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

We are having one. Even if you dont do a traditional dinner, its nice to get everyone together to meet. My best friend didnt have a dinner..she just did the rehearsal and then had everyone back to her in-laws house for coffee and cake. It was very nice to have everyone together and it was inexpensive!
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OctBride05 Posted: Jan 22, 2006 07:21 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

yes, we are having one. fh parents are paying for it. If they werent paying, I would have just had something at my house.
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Tracy06 Posted: Jan 22, 2006 07:24 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

we are having ours at my moms house.. my mom and his mom will be making baked ziti, a chicken dish, and sausage and peppers.. I am only having the bridal party and parents, so its small and intimate
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Aphrodite07 Posted: Jan 22, 2006 08:07 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

My inlaws are paying for all of that too and the rehersal dinner too. I think your inlaws should pay. My family is dishing so much out already thats the least they can do...
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Mayflower Posted: Jan 22, 2006 08:15 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

we plan on having a meal after the rehearsal but it won't be anything too fancy or too organized and it'll only be the parents and the bp
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BHW Posted: Jan 22, 2006 08:19 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

I think it's nice to have something right before the wedding. You can even order in pizza or sandwiches and have a very informal gathering at someone's house. It's a nice way to spend time with family and friends right before the big day. Your wedding day is so hectic and goes by so fast. You won't really be able to spend quality time with those you're closest to on your wedding day. The RD is a nice way to relax and spend time with those you're closest with.
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Mayflower Posted: Jan 22, 2006 08:26 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

Posted by BHW

I think it's nice to have something right before the wedding. You can even order in pizza or sandwiches and have a very informal gathering at someone's house. It's a nice way to spend time with family and friends right before the big day. Your wedding day is so hectic and goes by so fast. You won't really be able to spend quality time with those you're closest to on your wedding day. The RD is a nice way to relax and spend time with those you're closest with.


exactly. there's no need to go all-out or have something really formal. a RH can just be ppl getting together before the wedding to relax and reconnect with everyone close to you.
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Beach-e-bride Posted: Jan 22, 2006 08:32 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

Thanks for the advice- i just spoke to my mom and she suggested maybe a pasta dinner at the club they belong to- inexpensive and not too many people-- Thanks again guys!!
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evnme Posted: Jan 22, 2006 08:36 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

we're not having one... our rehearsal is right before the ceremony the day of
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nickelpick Posted: Jan 22, 2006 08:47 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

We are having one but we are haiving it at his mom's house a little of everything!
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IslandPrincess Posted: Jan 22, 2006 09:11 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

We're not having a rehearsal, but we're having a dinner the night before just to thank everyone and everything...
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seta Posted: Jan 22, 2006 09:13 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

I think it is nice to have. I do not think it is necessary to have a huge one. Why not just have an intimate coctail party at someone's house with apps and drinks???
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kittythestray Posted: Jan 22, 2006 10:36 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

We're not. I've been a BM in 4 weddings and a MOH in 2, and I never went to a rehersal dinner!! Weird, huh??
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maryb Posted: Jan 22, 2006 10:57 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

yes... fiance and i are paying for it..
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andreascott Posted: Jan 22, 2006 11:03 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

yes we are having it at my future inlaws
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kissy27 Posted: Jan 23, 2006 07:40 AM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

We are having one but at our house...We are still in a toss up of what we are doing food wise...It all depends on what day it is...we might just do finger foods or cake & coffee..
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kmkelly Posted: Jan 23, 2006 08:34 AM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

We're having something informal the night before the wedding.
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ewickens Posted: Jan 23, 2006 02:00 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

Posted by Beach-e-bride

My parents are not paying for it and said it is traditionally the boy's family that pays. However, his family is already paying for the band, flower, video and honeymoon. My FH doesnt think one is necessary-- Any thoughts?


As it typically is the Bride's family who financially supports and hosts the wedding day, the groom's family hosts the rehearsal dinner. So, my FH and I are doing a rehearsal dinner at Mario's in Setauket (affordable by any means). However, if my In-Laws had said no, we probably would have everybody over to our place for ziti and dessert since our rehearsal is at dinner time. It's up to you and what you want to do. My FH and I are going to use this time to thank our families for all their support and give the wedding thank you gifts to the bridesmaids, groomsmen, usher and our parents and those doing the readings and other things at the ceremony.
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hsacks23r Posted: Jan 23, 2006 02:03 PM+
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Re: Is everyone having a rehearsal dinner?

we are not having one we are paying for everthing we dont feel its neccessary we will rehears reight before the ceremony
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