Sunday, October 2, 2016

Planning Your Rehearsal Dinner In Just Nine Simple Steps

By Karen Stevens


A rehearsal dinner is a tradition for North American people. This is a pre wedding ceremony which is often held either after the rehearsal for wedding or on the night before the day of wedding. And since this kind of event is more than a celebration, most couples prefer on holding it 2 nights before the day of wedding. Through this, they will have more time on relaxing, recuperating, and getting ready for the main ceremony.

This event will be a good opportunity for both families of groom and bride to spend time together. To relieve the feeling of tension felt by the couples and the guests is the main purpose of rehearsal dinner Nashville. Through this, they can feel a lot more comfortable while not upstaging the main event.

The cost of this is often incurred by the parents of the groom. But this will depend upon the decision of both families, or may be they can share responsibilities. Most guests would include the immediate families, members of wedding party and their spouses, the parents of the children, and most especially the officiant.

So the following are the nine easy steps to be followed on the event planning. First is deciding for the host. In the traditional way, the grooms parents will shoulder the rehearsal dinner and the brides parents for their wedding. If both of the parents decide to shoulder the wedding, the couple will be the one to shoulder for the dinner.

Second is to consider it casual. Since this will be the day that most invited guests will meet for the first time, choose on making it casual. The dress code must be more likely the attire for the wedding ceremony. And also consider an open seating where in guests are free to choose their own seats and not assigning tables. Third is choosing a fun theme like outdoor barbecues, sports night, or hoedown.

Fourth, you pick a very perfect spot. It is important to provide a some kind of celebration by having a unique location. Example unique locations are local parks for a barbecue party, beer garden, or bowling alley. It can also be held in restaurants. Fifth, you create your list of guests. The list must include your close members of family, the officiant with spouses, and you friends. When inviting many people, you may consider on serving cocktails and desserts, not full meals. In this ways, you can reduce your costs.

Sixth is scheduling it right. Consider those invited guests who are still working. Give them enough time to get out of work and go to the venue. Typically, the party starts by 6 pm and the dinner starts at 7 p. M. If some guests cannot attend on the late evening, a breakfast celebration can be a good suggestion.

Seventh, you try passing the mic. Guests must have to chance to speak in front to give some messages to the couple. Couples must also prepare their speech. Eighth, you present your gifts. Gratitude gifts may be given by couples to parents for their support, guidance, and love.

Ninth is giving friendly reminders. Take this opportunity to tell everyone about some important details and announcements about the big day. Let them know about the important items to bring, the time, the location, and the attire.




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