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rehersal...do we have to?

lgordylgordy member
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Do we have to have a formal rehersal dinner? Can't we just pick a restaurant and all go out to eat and hang out the night before the wedding?
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Re: rehersal...do we have to?

  • Lisa50Lisa50 member
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    edited December 2011
    We're not having a rehearsal nor are we having a formal "rehearsal dinner."  We are definitely open to getting together with out of town guests the evening before for a casual get together.

    Are you having a rehearsal?  Folks might expect a gathering afterward, but it doesn't have to be formal.  I've heard of everything from pizza ordered in to back yard BBQs and formal, sit down affairs.  Do what makes you and FI comfortable.  Enjoy!
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  • fireytigerfireytiger member
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    edited December 2011
    Nope, it can be as laid back as you want. If you're having a rehearsal, you have to feed them, but the only requirement is that there's enough food for everyone. FI and I are having our rehearsal dinner at a local pizza place that happens to have a semi-blocked off area. They have party packages that includes pizza, breadsticks, and 3 types of soda (with unlimited refills), for about 5.50 a person. It's really good food and I think everyone's gonna be happy with it. You might just want to call around to restaurants you and FI happen to like. Olive Garden is pretty good too for a luncheon, unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks for 7 dollars a person. Do a rehearsal luncheon, either right before or after the rehearsal.
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  • lgordylgordy member
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    edited December 2011
    The only people rehearsing are my FI, my daughters, and myself.  I just thought it would be nice if later that evening we could get together with some of the out of town guests and go to dinner without it being a formal rehearsal dinner.
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  • fireytigerfireytiger member
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    edited December 2011
    Yes, you can do that. :) It doesn't have to be a wedding related thing, sometimes a party is just a party. :) If you want to invite your OOT guests and family to a get together or dinner party, then go for it. You don't have to call it a rehearsal dinner.
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  • iluvmy0341iluvmy0341
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    edited December 2011
    We're not having a rehearsal. Everyone is out of town guests so we'll just be entertaining for the weekend and decorating the backyard for the ceremony.
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  • mightyoakesmightyoakes member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    No rehearsel for us. No need - walk down the ailse, stand in place and listen. Follow the vows. repeat after me, put rings on fingers, kiss - I'm good!
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