Modern wedding rehearsal dinner parties frequently expand beyond a small meal shared with the bridal party and bride and groom’s immediate family members. Give your guests more time to enjoy each other’s company by planning a larger, unique rehearsal dinner the day before your wedding. Here are some tips for entertaining a larger group:

Keep the Rehearsal Simple
Invite only the bridal party and immediate family members to the actual on-site rehearsal. Then arrange for everyone to meet immediately afterward at the rehearsal dinner location. If you’re opening the rehearsal dinner party to all of your guests, consider sending invitations or mentioning the event on your wedding invitations.

Don't Plan Alone
Avoid planning and organizing the rehearsal dinner on your own. Traditionally, the groom’s family plans and hosts the rehearsal. You will have plenty of responsibilities acting as the wedding organizer for the main event. See if a close relative or friend can help coordinate the rehearsal dinner details and decorating to save you time and sanity.

Find a Great Venue
Look into a unique venue where everyone can socialize after dinner. Try a bowling alley, a pool hall, a park or a restaurant with live music and dancing. You don’t want your guests to get too crazy before the wedding, but you do want to offer them the chance to spend time together—especially if you have guests from out of town.

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