Community› Local Wedding Boards› Illinois-Chicago
Illinois-Chicago
New Discussion

Rehearsal Dinner Ideas???

ondreaflynnondreaflynn member
100 Comments
in Illinois-Chicago
Hi Everyone,I'm trying to come up with economical ways to do the rehersal dinner. Does anyone have an idea for a venue in downtown Chicago that won't charge me $40+ a head?
Report Reply to Post

Re: Rehearsal Dinner Ideas???

  • citybride09citybride09 member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    We did a "pizza party" at Bella Bacinos on Wacker. They have a section downstairs that we reserved to ourselves. Instead of paying per person, we just ordered a bunch of pizzas, salad and cookies from the menu. I would recommend them, although not highly recommend. They have a bar upstairs where guests could get drinks (we didn't pay for them) and they were EXTREMELY slow. The only other problem we had was that we ran out of pizza and they had to make more which took a little while. That was our fault though, because we basically did an open house for all of our guests and we under-estimated how many people would show up right at the beginning. The pizza was fantastic and the price was really good. It would definitely be easier if you know how many people are coming and at what time. We ended up spending about $1200 and I'd guess we probably had 100+ people.
    Report Reply
  • berrytrberrytr
    500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    My FI and I are hosting the RD in the fellowship hall of the church where we will get married.  It has a kitchen facility and saves travel time to a restaurant after the rehearsal.  We hired a local caterer (Corky's Catering does meals at $15pp).
    Report Reply
  • beautifulnryanbeautifulnryan
    500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    If you like Greek food, the Parthenon is great.  I think their family style starts at $19.95 - doesn't include alcohol though.  Oh and free valet is a plus!
    Report Reply
  • bethziobrobethziobro
    Sixth Anniversary 10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    (I also posted this on the board where you originally made your post, sorry for the repeat)We did ours at Gino's East.....same as the earlier post, just ordered a bunch pf pizzas & salad, and our service was great.  We also got a few bottles of wine and pitchers of beer, (of course, not necessary) and anyone who wanted liquor was on their own at the bar.  Also, if you have a lot of OOT people that will be there, its a great way to give them a little taste of fabulous Chicago pizza! :)
    Report Reply
  • ondreaflynnondreaflynn member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Thanks for the ideas, ladies.  I think we might actually go the pizza route.  No need to spend $200/head one night and another $50 the night before.
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards