Julie in CA Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Ds is getting married next weekend. I have made arrangements to have the rehearsal dinner at a nearby community hall, and I've arranged to have a caterer friend take care of the meal. Do we have to do anything else for that dinner? Like, are we supposed to say something before or after the meal, or anything like that? I don't know why I can't remember how that usually goes. :001_rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I think it's nice for people to make some toasts and for the hosts to thank the people for coming and for supporting the couple, and it's nice for the couple to thank their parents and their attendants. But it doesn't have to be that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentecostalMom Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 My ds is getting married in August and I am finding lots of advice on The Knot. HTH. ETA: Here is a link directly to the answer the the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 We sometimes photograph rehearsal dinners. Usually the hosts arrange for the minister to do the opening prayer and introduce him/her. I have seen the host welcome the guests while salads are being served, or thank them for coming while desserts are being served. I have also seen a new trend for the groom's cake to be served at the rehearsal dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Most rehearsal dinners that I have been to include toasts and funny/touching stories about the bride and groom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Off topic Julie, but have you got a picture/link of the dress you'll be wearing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 congratulations Julie. I don't know how the rehearsal dinner goes as well but just wants to congratulate you and your son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Off topic Julie, but have you got a picture/link of the dress you'll be wearing?? This dress in gunmetal: ETA: The dress is longer on me than it is on the model in the picture. http://www.jcpenney....d=SearchResults These shoes with this bag: ETA: All of the shoes & bags were ordered online & are set to arrive tomorrow. http://www.zappos.co...lie-lynn-pewter http://www.zappos.co...na-larry-pewter (as long as the bag isn't too shiny) Or these shoes and this bag: http://www.zappos.co...na-forbes-steel http://www.zappos.com/nina-logan-steel (I bought the bag in "steel" color, they're just out of it now, I think) I admit that the shoes & bag are pretty pricey. Definitely more than I would spend on my own, but I had a set amount of money gifted to me to spend on my outfit, and it all added up to the right amount after I got the dress on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 You are going to look great! Love the shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Gorgeous dress, and shoes, and bag! I like the first shoes and bag best! Hope the day is lovely, and you can forget some of your recent troubles in the beauty of the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Wow, you are going to be a knockout in that outfit! Have a really fun, lovely time, Julie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I have also seen a new trend for the groom's cake to be served at the rehearsal dinner. This is making me laugh. I did this at my wedding nearly 20 years ago, so it's not new to me at all, In fact, it's the only way it should be done IMHO. I've never seen it done any other way, to be honest. I've been to a lot of rehearsal dinners & weddings over the years & have never seen one at a reception. Not everyone has one, but if they do, it shows up at the rehearsal dinner. Maybe it's regional? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Love the shoes and dress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbeym Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Beautiful dress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 You can do whatever you want! Our rehearsal dinner was a small crowd, maybe 15. We had a few toasts, but otherwise the group was small enough that we could all sit around one big table and chat. It was in an upstairs room of a little restaurant, and the restaurant had entertainment that evening downstairs. It was a man who was singing some fun folk songs and playing his guitar. I can't remember how it happened, but he ended up coming upstairs and playing for us for a bit. It was really nice, and nice to take a break from talking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 This is making me laugh. I did this at my wedding nearly 20 years ago, so it's not new to me at all, In fact, it's the only way it should be done IMHO. I've never seen it done any other way, to be honest. I've been to a lot of rehearsal dinners & weddings over the years & have never seen one at a reception. Not everyone has one, but if they do, it shows up at the rehearsal dinner. Maybe it's regional? Maybe it's the South? We shoot in NC, SC, and VA. We shot a $80,000 wedding in Charleston two weeks ago, they served the groom's favorite pie, homemade by his family, at the rehearsal dinner and had the groom's cake at the reception. We shot a $50,000 wedding in Gereensboro last weekend and they had the groom's cake at the rehearsal dinner. Those are my two most recent weddings. So maybe price point or region? The Charleston couple actually lives in NJ. I love the lace dress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 What a beautiful outfit! Very classy. :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubamama Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Hey! That's a great dress - I wore it in black (I'm a chicken about wearing colors) to my dh's holiday party. It was very comfortable. You'll be lookin' good, girl! Congrats to you! Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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