http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Weddingbee Boards Tag: rehearsal dinner en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:01:19 +0000 http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/rehearsal-dinner-out-of-town-dinner-im-so-confused#post-490405 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:26:55 +0000 zippylef 490405@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Wow. 70 people? That's a LOT, imo. Wouldn't that be like holding 2 receptions? I was also under the impression that rehearsal dinners are WP and immediate family.</p> <p>Ours will probably end up being parents, siblings, g-parents and WP. That's it. Maybe like, 15 people.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/rehearsal-dinner-out-of-town-dinner-im-so-confused#post-490389 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:19:06 +0000 finnaroo 490389@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>i have a similar issue, though it's mostly resolved...what i originally wanted was something like what my brother had-- a rehearsal dinner for just the bridal party and immediate family to really show our appreciation for them, and then a dessert reception that was a more casual welcome event for all out of towners, which was everyone, i think, since their wedding was semi-destination...</p> <p>my fmil and ffil are really offended though by the idea of having a separate event, and so they want to have a dinner for all OOT and WP. they were actually really sweet about it--most of the OOT are my extended family, and they said they want to get to know my family since they will be becoming their family as well. so, we're going to have some kind of buffet dinner, and it's going to be huge--like at least 100 people--but that's what they want to do, and we'll just be really careful to keep it informal and different from the actual wedding...</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/rehearsal-dinner-out-of-town-dinner-im-so-confused#post-490368 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:08:31 +0000 His Barista 490368@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I believe you're right. The rehearsal dinner is supposed to be WP and immeadiate family. That's what I've always seen, anyway. If you're not comfortable with that, let your Mom know!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/rehearsal-dinner-out-of-town-dinner-im-so-confused#post-490362 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:06:12 +0000 tangeriney 490362@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>If your mom is dead set on including everyone, what about letting her host a day after brunch, like one of the other posters mentioned (if that works logistically)? Then, she can invite whoever she wants. If you go that route, you can try to explain to your mom the pre- and post- wedding distinction (e.g., "The day after, we can thank everyone for coming all the way in and celebrating with us, etc. The RD is like the intimate, "planning committee" party - it's still about the behind the scenes aspects of the wedding, and thanking just the people who were involved in that part of the process.")</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/rehearsal-dinneris-it-rude#post-486392 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:42:31 +0000 msDecember 486392@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>good post, I was just wondering about this the other day! We invited all the SOs of the wedding party, I was kinda thinking it would be strange to practice infront of all these people! Hope most of them just show up to the restaraunt!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/rehearsal-dinneris-it-rude#post-486173 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:19:50 +0000 melv0802 486173@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>thanks girls!=) i ended up not going to the rehearsal and going to the dinner, and everything turned out fine...thanks again!!!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/lack-of-rehearsal-dinner#post-484747 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:51:44 +0000 Rosie Girl 484747@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Just recognize everyone at the "reception". Or have a get together the night before, but do a whole rehersal. Just have a BBQ or something.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/rehearsal-dinneris-it-rude#post-484635 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:24:30 +0000 lampshade127 484635@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I would prefer not to have an audience of people that are not in the wedding at the rehearsal anyway- that's time for practicing. We are having family members that aren't in the wedding meet us at the restaurant.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/lack-of-rehearsal-dinner#post-484610 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:16:34 +0000 Jacqi 484610@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I think your idea of tea sounds fantastic!</p> <p>The guys could: golf, go out on a boat (don't know if you're near water), have a tasting of any number of things (beer, cigars, whiskey), backyard BBQ with lawn games, baseball game</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/lack-of-rehearsal-dinner#post-484593 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:11:10 +0000 Bella Luna 484593@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hi Hive,</p> <p>Ok, so this is odd I know. We are having a smaller and more intimate ceremony as many of you know by know and also an 'after party' dinner instead of a traditional reception. Considering it will be so small, I was thinking of not doing a rehearsal because we can't get the space the day before (it's a garden in a local park and is usually booked on Saturdays, the wedding is Sunday). So, how do I handle this? Because there is no 'rehearsal,' should there be no 'rehearsal dinner?' I still want to recognize my girls' contributions, his guys, and our parents... but perhaps we could just do this at the after party? I was also thinking that maybe I would take the girls (me, mom, FMIL, MOH and 2 BMs) out for afternoon tea or something to recognize them and give them their gifts. Afternoon tea used to be something very special in my family because my godmother always had it for her birthday until she passed. I doubt any of the others will have ever been to a tea so I thought it might be extra special for them and a neat experience (those of you who have never done 'tea' you definitely should!!!). Thoughts??? Also, if we do tea, thoughts on how FI can 'treat' his guys and our dads?</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p>Bella</p>