Wedding Rehearsal Dinner
You’ve just gotten engaged and the whirlwind of planning the wedding ensues. Fast forward to a month before the wedding, and someone mentions the rehearsal dinner. “Oh SHOOT!” and other phrases not to be mentioned here may come out of your mouth or the mouth of others. So what exactly is a wedding rehearsal dinner, and what is it like?
What is a wedding rehearsal dinner?
Traditionally, the rehearsal dinner follows the wedding rehearsal and is intended to kickoff the wedding weekend. Close families and friends meet and mingle, and toasts are made. The dinner can be as formal or informal as you’d like. The dinner can even be lunch or brunch. It is completely the couple’s personality and choice in how they want to plan the rehearsal “dinner.”
Where to hold a rehearsal dinner?
Rehearsal dinners can take place in a variety of places. Restaurants, small event venues, your wedding venue, or even a backyard are all great places to hold your rehearsal dinner. Think about the size of the guest list for your wedding rehearsal dinner. If you are planning an intimate, small dinner then an entire banquet hall may not be necessary. Columbia, SC has many great small event venues that are perfect for rehearsal dinners. We’ve also included a list of other venues and restaurants that are perfect for hosting a rehearsal dinner.
What are some rehearsal dinner ideas?
You’ve planned the guest list and the event space, now it’s onto the dinner itself. What do you serve? Is it fancy food or BBQ? That is completely up to you and the vibe you envision for your event. A caterer or the manager in a restaurant should be able to help guide you with your menu selection. It can be a plated dinner, or a morning brunch. The options are endless.
As you begin to plan your wedding, remember the rehearsal dinner is an extension of your wedding and a kickoff to the wedding weekend. Plan ahead, be yourself, and have fun!
About Something Small Catering
As a caterer in Columbia, SC we often hear others talk about not knowing how to plan a dinner menu for a special event. That is where we step in and design a special customized menu just for your event and guest list. We work with you throughout the process to take the meal planning off your plate. Something Small Catering specializes in catering smaller events, and rehearsal dinners are right up our alley.
Restaurants and Breweries in Columbia, SC
Hunter Gatherer Brewery and Alehouse
