Why Have a Rehearsal Dinner ?
Typically , the members of your wedding party assemble the evening before the wedding to rehearse the big event . The rehearsal dinner is your way of saying thanks afterward , to bring these important people together and introduce those who are meeting for the first time to celebrate the union of your families . It ’ s a smaller , cozier atmosphere than the dayof wedding feast , which makes it easier for friends and family to offer personal toasts and share memories .
How to Host a Rehearsal Dinner
Historically , a rehearsal dinner involved one of the families paying for this extra event . But the good news is with a destination wedding , you can simply have it on site . Your resort has a plethora of venues to choose from , from fine dining and stylish bars to discos . Have your wedding planner reserve a space big enough in one of these resort venues . Once you ’ ve narrowed down the guest list , make sure they ’ re aware a rehearsal dinner will be held the night before the wedding . Ask them to confirm their attendance ahead so you know how big the space needs to be . On the wedding itinerary , make sure to include any pertinent information ( pack a swimsuit , please tell us of any dietary restrictions , etc .).
As for an agenda , try to make it informal . Many of your guests will be arriving the day of the rehearsal dinner , so make it casual and relaxing . Allow plenty of time for heartfelt speeches , fun and games , even a dance party if you know they ’ ll enjoy it .
Call in the Professionals
You don ’ t have to go it alone : All the nitty gritty specifics of the above ( the researching , the booking , the scheduling ) can be outsourced since you have bigger fish to fry . It ’ s in these moments that the benefits to working with a travel advisor truly shine through — having a pro on call , well-versed in both the art of travel booking and the offerings of established resorts , is truly priceless .
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