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Rehearsal DinnerHow darling is this rehearsal dinner shot by Katee Grace? It looks like so much fun! ...
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Rehearsal “Dinner”Since Calla Lily Dude and I are fairly nontraditional folks having a fairly nontraditional wedding, you might think we are doing away with the traditional rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. But we still plan on having a rehearsal and meal afterward–a rehearsal lunch instead of a dinner, so we are calling it the rehearsal “dinner.” We figure, all the key players need to be on the same page, so we need to do a rehearsal and what better way to thank folks than to feed them and enjoy each others company before the wedding. We had planned on just eating pizza at his parent’s house after the re...
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Rehearsal DinnerWe all know that the rehearsal dinner is a happy, usually informal time for family and friends to get together & relax before the wedding. Traditionally the groom's family hosts the party. Invited are the immediate families, the officiant and spouse, the complete wedding party and their spouses or dates. It is also a good idea to invite out-of-town guests too. It is usually held right after the rehearsal the night before the ceremony. However, it can be held another time if that is more convenient. Using place cards is a good idea to break the ice and help people meet each other. The brid...
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Rehearsal Dinner?I was flipping through the new Anthropologie catalog last night, and fell in love with this top. Think I could pull this off for the rehearsal dinner instead of a dress? With a cardigan over it, it just might be a possibility....
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Personalizing the Rehearsal DinnerI was lucky enough to have a mother-in-law that I completely trusted to do the entire rehearsal dinner. I actually told her I wanted it to be a surprise – because I knew she would make it perfect. I wanted to share some of the little details because I think these are important parts of the wedding. It’s the little things we remember and also get to take with us as souvenirs. Labor of Love: My Mother in Law did all of the decorating for the rehearsal dinner herself (with help of friends of course), but talk about DIY! We got married in October, so she got huge white pumpkins, com...
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Modern Rehearsal Dinner InvitationHappy Monday everyone! I have two gorgeous invitations to help start off your week – invitations to a wedding rehearsal dinner, and then the invitations to the day-after brunch – both from Tova Glenn at Brighten My Day Studio and printed by Patrick Masterson. First up, the rehearsal dinner invitations in a gorgeous chartreuse and gray color palette. Tova incorporated a woven pattern into the design inspired by the modern décor at the rehearsal dinner venue, the James Hotel in downtown Chicago: From Tova: We played off the look-and-feel of the James Hotel, a very modern, clean hote...
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Piedmont Letterpress for a Rehearsal DinnerBrought to us by Jenny’s Paper Ink in Atlanta, we love this customization of our Piedmont letterpress invitations. Designed for a rehearsal dinner, they were printed in blind deboss and espresso ink and paired with a bold and colorful backing in robin’s egg. Talk about fun! ...
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Budgeting the Rehearsal DinnerA backyard rehearsal dinner is completely acceptable By Chris Easter of TheManRegistry.com If you’re planning a wedding and trying to keep the budget under control, the rehearsal dinner is an area where you can easily cut back but still put on a great event. As the groom, the rehearsal dinner is one of your biggest wedding duties, so you want to get this right. Here’s a few ways you can cut costs but still keep everyone happy. Limit invites There’s no need to invite everyone to the dinner that will be attending the wedding and reception the next day. Traditionally, this event is exclusiv...
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Rehearsal Dinner by Mulberry PhotographyIn celebration of our pretty, new look, I am officially calling it casual Friday on the blog. I know, I know. It’s Tuesday. But, I’m in the mood to kick off my heels and have a party so that is just what we are going to do. We have a handful of FUN rehearsal dinners and engagement parties for you today, followed up by the most gorgeous wedding you’ve ever seen, all in the name of pretty. So let’s get started! Our first party was photographed by the awesome team at Mulberry Photography and is exactly what a rehearsal dinner (or a great wedding) should be! Our wedding itself took pla...
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The Waterfront Wedding Rehearsal DinnerThe smell of grilled meat wafted through the air as we photographed this wedding rehearsal dinner at Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern in LaCrosse WI. The Waterfront...
