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Rehearsal Dinner at home?

scottsbride Posted: Dec 31, 2012 11:01 AM+

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Posted: Dec 31, 2012 11:01 AM

Rehearsal Dinner at home?

Anyone else having their rehearsal dinner at their home? Grooms family is not involved in the wedding so the cost of the dinner falls on us so are planning just to have a bbq in the backyard to keep down costs.

db276952 Posted: Dec 31, 2012 11:41 AM+

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Posted: Dec 31, 2012 11:41 AM

Rehearsal Dinner at home?

We aren't- but I think that's a great idea. IMO it will probably be more fun than going to a restaurant everyone loves a summer BBQ :)

hedwards0524 Posted: Dec 31, 2012 11:50 AM+

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Posted: Dec 31, 2012 11:50 AM

Rehearsal Dinner at home?

Sounds awesome! I love BBQs! and very piratical for a budget

melnmatt2013 Posted: Dec 31, 2012 12:02 PM+

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Posted: Dec 31, 2012 12:02 PM

Rehearsal Dinner at home?

I think its such a good idea. That would be my first choice for a rehearsal dinner but a BBQ in March wouldn't go over too well. If I was in a warm weather month I would do it for sure! So much more fun than a restaurant!

mattandjess2013 Posted: Dec 31, 2012 12:25 PM+

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Posted: Dec 31, 2012 12:25 PM

Rehearsal Dinner at home?

I think it's a great idea. When my best friend got married, they had it catered at her in-laws house (the bridal party was huge lol). It was great and relaxing.

Noelle2013 Posted: Dec 31, 2012 12:26 PM+

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Posted: Dec 31, 2012 12:26 PM

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We are paying for our rehersal dinner as well. If funds are low when the time comes which I am sure they will be lol I am cnsidering catering food in and having it at my moms.

natalierose1085 Posted: Jan 02, 2013 08:24 AM+

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Posted: Jan 02, 2013 08:24 AM

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I've been considering doing this also. We haven't really had a straight answer from FH's parents if they are offering to pay for the RD or not. They kind of mentioned it in passing but it wasn't clear on if they were paying. They are very last minute about everything and never give straight answers so it's making me nervous and I want to just plan it myself lol so i sort of like the BBQ idea too.

lauren1802 Posted: Jan 02, 2013 11:54 AM+

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Posted: Jan 02, 2013 11:54 AM

Rehearsal Dinner at home?

we are doing pizza or catered italian @ my moms house, right by the venue!

FutureMrsSweeney Posted: Jan 02, 2013 01:20 PM+

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Posted: Jan 02, 2013 01:20 PM

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We are having our rehearsal dinner at our house. All of my family will be flying in from out of state (I don’t have anyone in NY), so my mom and Grandma will be cooking up a storm. I want everyone to be relaxed and this will give me chance to catch up with my Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, etc. without being stuck in one chair the whole night.

DB2013 Posted: Jan 02, 2013 01:43 PM+

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Posted: Jan 02, 2013 01:43 PM

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Love this idea!!!!

Sugaplum111905 Posted: Jan 02, 2013 10:38 PM+

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Posted: Jan 02, 2013 10:38 PM

Rehearsal Dinner at home?

i was debating on having our RD at home too. My wedding is on a Friday so maybe if we have the option of doing the Rehersal the friday before, it will be a nice way for everyone to relax. I would have it catered, maybe by my brother who owns his own deli. Like everyone said, its better than having everyone sit in a chair for the rest of the night.

JojoBride Posted: Jan 02, 2013 11:20 PM+

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Posted: Jan 02, 2013 11:20 PM

Rehearsal Dinner at home?

I fI had a decent backyard I would SO to a low-key BBQ. Cost are definitely low!! There are some chefs you can hire to BBQ for the duration of the RD for affordable prices...my FH cousins used a girl a few times and all the meat was cooked just right and juicy!

Sugaplum111905 Posted: Jan 03, 2013 09:01 AM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2013 09:01 AM

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Posted by JojoBride

I fI had a decent backyard I would SO to a low-key BBQ. Cost are definitely low!! There are some chefs you can hire to BBQ for the duration of the RD for affordable prices...my FH cousins used a girl a few times and all the meat was cooked just right and juicy!

This! My FH's sister always hosts a huge 4th of july bash and hires a cook to BBQ all day. That way you arent glued to the grill and your guests can enjoy themselves.

Jae Posted: Jan 03, 2013 09:02 AM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2013 09:02 AM

Rehearsal Dinner at home?

i love that idea, have fun with it!

scottsbride Posted: Jan 03, 2013 09:48 AM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2013 09:48 AM

Rehearsal Dinner at home?

Thanks everyone! Im hoping we can have it the week before as well so everyone can just relax. I think it definitely is more relaxing at home. After doing our wedding budget last night my FH said what about the food for the rehersal dinner and I told him we are going to Costco and getting hamburgers and hot dogs and Ill make baked zita and some veggies and ths going to have to be good enough for everyone cause thats all we can afford lol

Kristin31613 Posted: Jan 03, 2013 02:27 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2013 02:27 PM

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Posted by melnmatt2013

I think its such a good idea. That would be my first choice for a rehearsal dinner but a BBQ in March wouldn't go over too well. If I was in a warm weather month I would do it for sure! So much more fun than a restaurant!

Ita. I Loovvee bbqs!