cater a rehearsal dinner and have it at your house? me & fh were talking about this yesterday, we have to pay for it, we were thinking of just doing something simple for the over 20 people that would be there. What do you guys think?
you can totally have a RD at home....i have been to a few of them and they were great (not tacky at all!!)! We wanted to do this, but we just don't have the space we would need. My thing is I want my RD to be more relaxed since the wedding is more formal. I think its a great idea!
Thank you for your posts, just trying to figure out what to do :/
We are having ours catered at my parents house and we will probably pay for it or split it with my parents. I want the RD to be relaxed and fun so I felt having it there would be the perfect place.
We're just having an old fashioned bbq at FIL's house. It's inexpensive and definitely the mood we want, relaxed and fun!
I would have it at home if my mom was into it...she just thinks there will be too much else to worry about the night before. Bummer...thought it would be a good way to have a relaxed night!
It's a nice idea. My brother and SIL did this, and it was more like a party than a dinner. Lots of fun! They didn't cater it either, they cooked, and everyone brought dishes, and they bbq'd.
I think that as long as you have adequate space in your home for your guests to sit together for dinner and it won't make you too frazzled to have all of those people over right before the wedding you should go for it.
a former friend of mine had it at her house, it was very relaxed and we all helped them clean up after so they wouldnt have to do it by themselves
FH and I were thinking the same thing. We love to BBQ and host parties and what better way in a relaxed setting. I'm not sure yet though
I actually thought the rd was suppose to be at your FILs house. I would think it would be more personal that way. If your paying, money is tight, and one of your families are happy to allow you to use their home or use your own. Do it. Don't worry about much. People do go to RD for anything but to see you two and to share your happiness.
I think it's a great idea. Less formal, more relaxing.
Posted by sr081906
I think it's a great idea. Less formal, more relaxing.
my parents want to do it at my house and dont 'think it will be too hectic if things are organized right. i felt like, 'okay, whatever, it's up to you!' my house is spacious enougha nd i think it'll be more fun and relaxed than a restaurant for us and possibly less stressful to do a catered event at home.
If there is enough room, and you don't think it would be too stressful to entertain people in your home so close to the wedding - go for it!! My house would NEVER hold that many people!
I love the idea of having the rd dinner at home however it as too much of a hastle for my family however the night before my wedding my parents had a small catered night of italian food for me, dh, my bros their significant others, my sister and my family and friends. It was so wonderful just being at home with everyone and enjoying the food, and most importantly not having to get dressed up or anything. I loved that day so much!
