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Traditionally, the bulk of wedding planning falls on the bride and her parents. In fact, tradition says that the bride's family usually handles everything pertaining to the wedding except for the limousine, honeymoon, and the rehearsal dinner. According to the experts, the groom's parents are responsible for hosting the rehearsal dinner. Although the bride is free from the planning portion of the rehearsal dinner, it is her responsibility to present her girlfriends with bridesmaids gifts during the dinner party. Rehearsal dinners can range from extravagant to casual and can cost as much as $1200. We are going to explore some ways to host one without breaking the bank.
There are three essential elements that must be included in order to host a successful rehearsal dinner. These elements include dinner, decorations, and groomsmen/ bridesmaids gifts. For the purpose of this article, we are going to focus on dinner and decorations. The groomsmen and bridesmaids gifts are the couple's responsibility and are not included in the budget.
If you are on a strict budget, then you should not attempt to host an extravagant dinner party. A more suitable approach would be a semi-formal or casual rehearsal dinner. Depending on your budget, you may opt to host your gathering at your home, a private clubhouse, a church, the ceremony site, or even a restaurant.
Dinner
The most economical approach to hosting your event would be to have the celebration in the comforts of your own home. You may choose to cook the dinner yourself or have it catered by a local restaurant, a friend, or a relative. Some residents have access to a residential clubhouse. Usually gaining free access to the clubhouse is included in the homeowner's association fees. Many churches rent out their facilities for special events. You may consider hosting the dinner party at your own church or at the church where the couple is getting married. The cost will most likely be a minimal fee compared to renting out a reception hall. Another alternative is to host the rehearsal dinner at a local restaurant. To cut down on your costs you may choose a buffet style restaurant or one that offers prices between $10.00 and $20.00 per person.
Decorations
The rehearsal dinner decorations do not have to be as elaborate as those for the wedding ceremony or reception. However, having decorations is a great way to make the members of the wedding party feel that you put some thought into planning their celebration. Simple flower arrangements, balloon bouquets, garland, and/or streamers are sufficient for a rehearsal dinner. Keep in mind that whatever you choose to use for decorations, they should coordinate with the overall wedding theme. Displaying the groomsmen and bridesmaids gifts as a part of the décor will add a nice touch to the occasion.
It isn't necessary to include entertainment in your budget. Remember, the purpose of the rehearsal dinner is to recognize the wedding party for their support and to present them with groomsmen and bridesmaids gifts. Planning a rehearsal dinner for a wedding party can be affordable if you plan carefully.
Nicole Lindsey writes about fashion, jewelry and weddings for Silverland Jewelry and gifts. http://www.silverlandjewelry.com
Silverland Jewelry specializes in Bridesmaids Gifts and Bridal Jewelry Sets
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