The Rehearsal Dinner<\/p>\n
The wedding rehearsal is followed by a dinner for members of the wedding party.\u00a0 The grooms parents traditionally are responsible for the financial obligation of the rehearsal dinner, however any other close relative or friend may do the honor.<\/p>\n
All attendants, the bride and her fianc\u00e9’s immediate families, the officiate and spouse, as well as any out-of-town guests are included in the guest list.\u00a0 Family and friends of the bride or the host may also be invited.\u00a0 It is considerate to invite the spouse or significant other of each attendant.<\/p>\n
The rehearsal dinner is usually held in a private home or a restaurant and is as formal or informal as the host would like, just so long as the wedding remains the main attraction.\u00a0 At some point during the evening, the best man offers a toast to the bride and groom.\u00a0 The groom then follows with a toast to his bride and her parents.\u00a0 The bride may follow with a toast her groom\u00a0 and his family.<\/p>\n
If the attendants gifts have not already been passed out, now is the time to do so.\u00a0 An early evening is suggested as the events of the following day will be exhausting.\u00a0 The bride and her attendants will appreciate their beauty sleep.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Rehearsal Dinner The wedding rehearsal is followed by a dinner for members of the wedding party.\u00a0 The grooms parents traditionally are responsible for the financial obligation of the rehearsal dinner, however any other close relative or friend may do the honor. All attendants, the bride and her fianc\u00e9’s immediate families, the officiate and spouse, as well as any out-of-town guests are included in the… <\/p>\n