RD Dilemma

I want to start planning our rehearsal dinner. FH's parents have not and will not offer a penny -so it is ALL on us to pay for it. I am getting married on a Saturday morning and have already decided RD will be on the Thursday before.

I do not want to spend a ton of money and I am set on doing a 'cinco de Mayo' theme because that is my wedding day and my Birthday.

I have a list of about 15 MUST ATTENDS and then you get into that sticky gray area of people who you MAY want to invite.. I am thinking that I should account for anywhere from 15-25.

I could do a Mexican Restaurant at 30.95/pp OR I could save a ton of money by doing it in my home and doing all my own cooking..tacos, enchiladas, burritos, taquitos, chips, salsa, sangria and Margaritas...

I am compelled to save $$ - we are doing it all alone and it is a LOT of money - but I really am not sure i want to be entertaining at my house 2 days before my wedding!

What do you guys think?

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Posted by cmrcmr0430

If you really want a Cinco De Mayo theme....Go to a meican restaurant...I am not sure where you live, but aren't there a lot around? I wouldn't host in your house....

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no no not at your house. you will regret it.. i agree thoug go to a place with a Cinco De Mayo theme. i know there is one in Westbury close to Fortunoff & one in Bayside

I think that the aggrevation and work that goes into preparation and cleanup will outweigh the cost in having it at a Mexican restaurant. I know that it is hard to scape all of the money together, but just keep your invite list to a minimum and do a Mexican restaurant! They will also probably have mariachi guys which adds something, and I am sure the food will be amazing. Don't allow yourself to be even more stressed 2 days before your wedding! HTH!