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Rehearsal Dinner Ideas

Soo ... I know this isn't very typical on this board (since the groom's family should plan this).  But it was left up to us.

Soo I need ideas of restaurants/caterers/anything! that would be less than $20 a person including service!

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Re: Rehearsal Dinner Ideas

  • I'm in the same boat so suggesstions would be awesome!!
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  • FaithCaitlinFaithCaitlin member
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    I'd go for a chain restaurant and keep it simple. Olive Garden was a former Knottie's choice and I know she was pleased with it!

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  • How many people are you inviting? It might be easier to have it at a house or in your community's clubhouse. If not, I would look at smallish Italian restaurants, like a Dominics or Rotellis. I bet they would welcome the idea of a large group.

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  • We are using a little restaurant in Lauderdale by the Sea called Fish Tales. I know this might not be your geographic area. However, in planning I Iearned 1. don't be afraid to ask for a lower (w/in reason) price, and 2. shop around. Also- planning an earlier dinner leaves more options. Our restaurant is also a bar and becomes busy around 7, so we are doing dinner 5:30-6:30. Also- we are offering 2 beverages/pp b/c they have happy hour BOGO, and are honoring these prices for our party... so we're giving little drink tickets :). Just some helpful tips!

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  • Have you tried John Martin's on Miracle Mile?  They are very reasonable and have a private room upstairs.  You can contact Martin Lynch (one of the owners)...he is super nice and tell him your budget and see if there is something he can do. HTH!

  • Danny&Mel2003Danny&Mel2003 member
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    I'm planning on having every one come back to FI's place already squared away with FMIL & her friend will hopefully cater I anticipate about 25 -40 people just for rehearsal dinner.
  • where are you looking to have it ... broward ... dade palmbeach? ... i know of a few places ive been looking at by fort lauderdale beach ..

    we went with smokey bones which was AMAMZING prices and the food is good 

    theres also a new restaurant called flip fliops right next to shooters 

    and then the Bahia Cabana which was ADORABLE but the smokey bones prices were a lot better
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  • I'm having my rehearsal dinner at BB Kings in City Place! Great prices, and a lot of different menus! 
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  • We're doing it at Carrabba's - their menu options are close to your price point
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  • We are anticipating about 50 people for the rehearsal. 

    And our church is in downtown so we would like to keep it in Miami/South Miami/Kendall.
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  • Try Perrione's, Rusty Pelican (my friend had hers there for $25 pp), Beverly Hills Cafe - Miami Lakes, Rotelli @ Dolphin Mall has a private room,  
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  • You could also try a private caterer - Chef Delights - 786-287-6283 Maria. Foods delicious
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  • We are doing Carrabbas too! The Boca location is on a lake and we have all of our seating outside.
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