ok i totally dont think 'dates' should be invited to a rehearsal dinner - but i have read that some people do it - as it is we have a bridal party of 14 - and we are paying for it by ourselves again - if we invited 'dates' it would be for 40 people (about 25% of the people invited to the wedding - what are your thoughts? TIA
mrsdraskin2009
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You should have put a 'maybe' spot.
I was not in my FBIL's BP but FH was, and I went to the RD. Granted it was a backyard BBQ, but depending on the person's relationship, our closeness, etc., and barring the cost, I may let people bring dates. But I am not 100%, it depends on the situation.
Mrs B to Be
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our of the 9 bridal parties my fiance was in there was only 1 that i wasnt invited to the RD none of the BP had a date, I was kind of mad b/c he spent crazy money, it was in New Rochelle so we needed to stay over, and that meant i had to drive up by myself the next day with the other girls b/c none of us were invited.....if the BP is married, engaged, or have long term significant others that you are friendly with I would invite them....esp if you plan to invite them to the shower.
thats JMO though =)
MaggieLuvsJoe
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I'm only having my bridal party and the parents of my ring bearer and flower girls -- and our parents of course
Oh I forgot to mention.....if anyone in the BP is married you should invite the spouse, but I wouldnt invite a BF or GF
mcclj74
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yeah, i see that point, but in our case, the only ones who are married are family who will come the day of the wedding with the rest of the family - we have pictures the following morning at 8:00 a.m., so the bridal party is staying in a hotel the night before - i know i went to one rehearsal dinner and i felt funny being there -
MRSin2009
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I am having the same problem. I have a 14 person bridal party and with immediate family and if everyone brings a date its 45 people! Its just going to be so many people!
KristiAnn923
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I have never been involved in a wedding that didn't allow me to bring my 'significant' other to the RD. I have 24 people in my bridal party and I think that there are about 4 of my bridesmaids where their husband/BF/Fiance is also a groomsman. We have decided to include dates to the RD. Granted we are going to be about 55 people at the RD but we don't want any hard feelings or exclude anyone.
INNbride4409
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I agree with Kristi I think you should invite your bp with dates. You don't want any hard feelings. I am sure they are going to be putting a lot of time and money into your shower, bachelorette/bachelor party, etc.
Marissa09Bride
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I think significant others should be invited, with an emphasis on 'significant'. If someone in your BP is in a serious relationship, they should both be invited. I don't think there's any obligation to allow a random date just so someone can bring a date though.
little34
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I would say with a BP that large I wouldnt include dates...I would explain to everyone why though and I am sure they will understand. We only have 6 so we are including dates but I so wouldn't do it if I had that many people.
TaraVinny
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i'm hoping it will be the day before our wedding. hopefully that friday, 10/09/09
LauraD419
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I believe that if you're married, engaged or been in a serious long term relationship...their significant other should be invited. If the person is just a 'date' then no...unless they're OOT and brining an OOT date who would be all by themself at a hotel.
