BEAUTIFUL rehearsal dinner
BEFORE "I DO", YOU DINE
There is nothing better in this world than intimate and fun times with our loved ones. Rehearsal dinners are just that. Rehearsal dinners are one of our favorite wed-
nautical themed decor. Enjoy nature walks? Incor-
a yummy meal, sharing years of stories and laughs
Have dog bone treat bags for guests to take. The
ding traditions. Sitting around a pretty table, over
with your closest friends and family is good for the soul. We put together some tips to ensure your rehearsal dinner is one to remember.
Who To Invite: Your immediate families, your bridal party (including dates and flower and ring bearer parents), any ceremony readers, ceremony musi-
cians and your officiant (and significant others) is the correct etiquette but often couples choose to
extend the invite to more than just immediate fam-
ily. If your philosophy is the “more the merrier” then invite whomever you want to be apart.
Get The Most Bang For Your Buck: Get creative
(and thrifty) by coordinating your rehearsal dinner decor with the look and feel of the wedding so that
porate a trail mix bar. Have a mutual love for dogs? possibilities are endless.
Create An Experience: Your rehearsal dinner experience starts with the venue. Choose a venue that
creates the feel you want. If you want casual, maybe host a back yard BBQ. If you are looking for high
end, try local venues, restaurants or a country club. Your decor will also contribute to your overall guest experience. You don’t have to go overboard on de-
cor, but adding some thoughtful touches goes a long way. Last but not least, your food and beverage will play a big part in the overall experience. If
you have a lot of out of town guests, bring in some of your local favorites for them to enjoy.
Rehearsal Dinner Cake: We aren’t going to lie, we
you can repurpose decor. This is a great idea when
did not come up with this one on our own and re-
are repurposed at the wedding and used as fillers.
hearsal dinner and we thought it was brilliant! Who
it comes to floral. Often, rehearsal dinner flowers
cently saw a bride have a gorgeous cake at her re-
Talk to your florist about this and ask for ideas.
doesn’t love wedding cake?! Cakes have come a
Make It Personal: Just like your wedding day, your rehearsal dinner is all about you, the soon- to- be
newlyweds! Bring in personal touches to bring in your story and personality. Met on a boat? Have
long way and we think it’s a fantastic idea to have
either a creative cake that reflects your personality or a fun spin off of your wedding cake. The possibilities are endless!
Photographer: S&S Photography | Venue: Hidden Creek at StoneHaus | Florals: Ivory Bell Floral | Decor & Rentals: Confetti Rentals | Jumpsuit: Georgio’s Bridal | Hair & Makeup: The Glam Room | Pies: All Sugar’d Up
Stationery: Studio W Designs | Calligraphy: Horton House Studios | Truck Rental: Say Cheeze Central Texas
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