Rehearsal dinner & bridesmaid lunch
Relaxing starts to the wedding festivities
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Though not a neccessity,
a dinner after the wedding rehearsal is a lovely way to begin your
wedding festivities and allows your attendants and the families
to relax and get acquainted.
The dinner is traditionally given by the
groom's parents in a restaurant, hotel, private dining facility,
or in the home. Catered dinners at home are wonderful because the
caterer does all the work, including the dishes, and the sole duty
of the parents is to be host and hostess.
Invitations are mailed or telephoned two
weeks before the wedding. It is helpful to indicate the formality
of dress. Invite all members of the wedding party with their spouses
or special guests, and parents of any young attendants. Include the
clergy and spouse and musicians (if they attended the rehearsal).
The guest list can be expanded to include grandparents, honored
guests, or entire immediate families -- whatever the hosts wish.
Consider using place cards for seating arrangements
so that the guests get a chance to mingle and get acquainted. It's
a time for reminiscing, laughter, toasts, and fun, but remember
that tomorrow's the most important day -- so be a cinderella and
go home at a reasonable hour.
Bridesmaids' luncheon
A special way to say “thank you” to the special
friends and family members who participate in your ceremony is to invite
them to lunch a day or two before the ceremony.
The schedule may depend on your attendants’ travel
schedules.
This is an appropriate occasion to present them
with gifts as a token of your appreciation.
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