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Okay, I hit No but I meant to hit yes. Damn it! If you don't think people would be offended then I say go for it. My Dad wanted to do the same thing but I don't want my fiance's grandparents at my parents house.
I don't think it's trashy. Everyone can afford different things. You could say something like, "The rehearsal is scheduled X day at X time. We are planning on having everyone over after to celebrate before the big day! It would be great if you could come!"
@assilem: LMAO! Yea, I dont think anyone would be offended :)
@sorrycharlie: Thats a great idea. Thanks!
That's actually what I am doing, except that I am going to get a caterer to bring in trays of food so I am not stuck cooking. Even with a caterer, I will still be saving money.
We had ours at my in law's house. It was a brunch so we had bagels and sandwiches. People had a good time, it was very laid back. My only suggestion would be to deligate the cooking to someone else, you'll have enough to worry about the day before your wedding.
We're having a BBQ but we're also only really having the people who need to be rehearing at this dinner so I don't think they really care either way.
I think a lot of people would really enjoy something less formal for the rehearsal dinner.
@Cotton: How much is the caterer costing?
@artbee: Very true!!
@julies1949: I actually think I wuold rather go to something like this rather than some fancy place to eat. This way we can all talk and roam around instead of sitting at a rectangular table and not all be able to talk to each other.
Keep in mind you may not want to have all these people at your house the night before your wedding. You may not want to be cooking then too. Those were the last things I wanted to do right before my wedding. So I voted no.
This was a very popular option when i lived down in Georgia. It wasn't a money issue either. Even people that spent $100,000 on their wedding did this. It was a southern hospitality thing I guess. It seemed that every wedding I was a part of we went back to the parents house for a backyard barbque and games. You have to have games. That is what made it such a hoot! It was hilarious to see my friend's mom and great aunt geraldine doing the three legged race across the lawn in their heels and fancy hats. You could do lawn games or board games. If anyone says they feel it is tacky simply stick your nose up in the air and say in your snootiest voice "darling, all the best families are doing this".
@amariem25: It will be at FH's dads house and I wouldnt cook, I would just get other people to bring dishes(close family) I think we are going to do it and make it a fun night with food, drinks, music, and games :)
@secondchances: hahaha Im from the very south (New Orleans) so I think this will be fine. Also my guest would have a great time with the games!
I think its a great idea. I would probably do something similar if our wedding was going to be local.
I think its a great idea. My FH and I are doing the same thing. Not sure if we, or my parents, will be cooking. Our other option is to expose our OOT bridal party to catering from one of our town's great local restaurants.
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So we are in a tight budget and I would rather splurge on my photographer or videographer etc then pay for peoples food at a nice restaurant. So I was thinking is it trashy if we went back to the house after and had everyone over after. They dont have to come if they dont want but they are invited. I would cook up things, my mom, grandparents, FH's dad etc would all cook up a dish and we all could eat and have drinks and music. Bad idea or do you think that would be ok?