Rehearsal Dinner opinions

G&J Posted: May 18, 2005 02:09 PM

Rehearsal Dinner opinions

I am having a Sunday wedding over Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately my church has 4 other weddings that weekend and can only offer me a 12:30 rehearsal on saturday. My question is, should I have the rehearsal and then let everyone enjoy the day and have a dinner a few hours later or should I have a brunch after the rehearsal? I like the idea of a dinner, but I hate to make people get together 2x in one day, it seems like a big inconvenience. On the other hand, if I have a brunch, I feel like I'm leaving all my OOT guests (about 50) in a lurch for dinner....
What do you all think?
thanks!

SomethingBlu Posted: May 18, 2005 02:12 PM

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I like the brunch idea...people will find something to do for dinner, it's NY. You can't help the time and since everyone is gathered up, I say go for the brunch.

serendipity0680 Posted: May 18, 2005 02:13 PM

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I like the brunch idea.

Kerrycec Posted: May 18, 2005 02:20 PM

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i too like the brunch idea as well

jersee3380 Posted: May 18, 2005 03:00 PM

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Posted by SomethingBlu

I like the brunch idea...people will find something to do for dinner, it's NY. You can't help the time and since everyone is gathered up, I say go for the brunch.

absolutely!

buggiegirl Posted: May 18, 2005 03:58 PM

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I think either would be fine-

IMO (and I know alot of people feel differently- please don't flame me, it's just an opinion)- it is not your duty to feed oot guests. you are already spending $$$$$ on them!!

fm me if you have questions about restaurants-

cindyandkevin Posted: May 18, 2005 04:18 PM

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I say go with the brunch! The RD isn't really for the OOTs it's really for the BP and parents. They'll be fine on their own. I like the idea of a brunch actually! Still leaves you plenty of time to rest before your big day!

july06bride Posted: May 18, 2005 04:48 PM

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i would go with brunch too- OOT guests will find their way! Its NOT your duty!

sunflowers74 Posted: May 18, 2005 04:59 PM

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I say go for the brunch so people don't need to get together two different times.

As far as OOT guest, if you are doing OOT bags at the hotel you can prove a list of restaurants that you enjoy going to so they don't feel totally clueless.

BlondeJD Posted: May 18, 2005 05:15 PM

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maybe you could have the brunch and then have a cocktail party with hors d'oeurves for the OOT guests later that evening. Members of the BP who want to come can, but they won't feel obligated, you know?

ckgmwedding Posted: May 18, 2005 05:20 PM

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I am not inviting an OTT guests to my rehersal dinner- in fact a couple of them told me(nicely) they were relieved since they had never been to NY before and wanted some time to see the sights and not be doing wedding stuff the whole weekend.

FTRBRIDE Posted: May 18, 2005 05:29 PM

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We're getting married the Sunday night of Labor Day weekend also. We're having a RD, although we're not actually rehearsing. We decided to do a sit down lunch (2-5PM) at a restaurant on the water...that way people can enjoy the day. Why would you have a brunch on a Saturday that late in the day (if your rehearsal doesn't start until 12:30 it probably won't be until 1:00-1:30)?