Wedding Rehearsal Dinner
Wedding Rehearsal Dinner
A wedding rehearsal dinner is a very important part of your
wedding planning. You want to be sure that everything will go
according to plan! The dinner's intention is to ensure that
everything will run a smooth course during the actual wedding.
Hence, it's a rehearsal. It's also a wonderful occasion for
families to unite and share ideas and stories. Perhaps your
in-laws don't actually know your parents very well. This is the
perfect opportunity for parents of the bride and groom to unite.
Keep the mood light. A wedding rehearsal dinner is not
meant to be stressful. Don't discuss things that demand
immediate attention and that your parents/in-laws may find
confusing. The objective here is to get your parents to agree on
things; not disagree.
If your parents are not very well acquainted with one another,
you can share stories, memories, and ideas of your past and
future together. Discuss your long-term plans with your parents.
Will you be buying a home? Renting an apartment? Changing
careers? These are all conversations that will go well over your
casual rehearsal dinner. The restaurant you choose for your
wedding rehearsal dinner should be a relaxing environment with
sift music and soft lighting. This will ease any tension you may
have.
Unfortunately, it's true--stress levels are usually high prior
to a wedding. Why shouldn't they be? You're exhausted from all
the running around you've done. Last minute arrangements,
shopping, RSVP's. We know how tiresome wedding plans can be.
Nevertheless, the rehearsal dinner is a great platform to ensure
that everything is in order for your big day. Do we have
flowers? Check! Did we pay the caterer? Check! Go over all the
minor last minute details. You'll feel a lot better once you're
positive everything is in order. Your parents will too!
Remember, your family is your support team. Let them know how
much you appreciate everything they've done for your and your
spouse-to-be. They're just as overwhelmed and nervous as you
are. Make your new in-laws feel like a million dollars.
Compliment them on everything they've done for you and their own
child. If you have any grudges, let them slide for the moment.
This is one of the biggest occasions of your life. Your
rehearsal dinner will be an outstanding joyous occasion once
you've become relaxed. Don't forget to look into your partners
eyes and smile. Reaffirm your love. This is the life partner
that will stand by your side forever.