Wedding Blog

Happy Friday! It is still raining in Orlando. I can’t believe we haven’t all washed away. My wonderful bride and groom Akacia and Mike may have to move to plan B and have their ceremony inside this evening. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the clouds will part and the sunshine will return.

On to rehearsal dinners/parties. I love rehearsal dinners. They are typically a relaxed time for new friends and family to get to know one another. They are a perfect opportunity to do something fun!

Here are some tips to a memorable rehearsal celebration:

• Create a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Don’t shy away from doing something themed. Some of my favorite rehearsal dinners have been a beach side clam bake; a barbecue including an open fire to make smores; a southern-style picnic with red and white checkered blankets, fried chicken and potato salad; and an Italian dinner served family style.
• Have fun with the decor. Your guests will mingle more if there are interesting things to look at and discuss.
• Consider adding a fun activity. One of my couples who had the barbecue had a story-teller who sat fireside with guests telling ghost stories.
• Rehearsal dinners don’t have to be dinner. Try a breakfast or brunch outing so you and your guests have the rest of the day to relax. It may also save you money.
• If you are having a large rehearsal dinner, assign some friends and family to be hosts and have them introduce people to each other. No one should feel like an outsider at a rehearsal dinner.

If you would like more information on wedding rehearsal dinners, check out this article on PerfectWeddingGuide.com

If you have any questions or thoughts on this post or any other wedding related topic, please leave me a message here or email me at susan.southerland@pwg.com.

Your partner in perfect planning,

Susan