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This
is a TEST, This is only a TEST...Rehearsal Dinners |
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Way
too many couples look at the rehearsal and dinner as exactly
this... a test, a practice run, a necessary formality before
the wedding. The reality
is that it is so much more but, is often left to the end of
the planning, an afterthought. While I agree that the rehearsal
dinner should never over shadow the reception... it is a very
special time and requires thought and planning.
Regardless if your rehearsal dinner is on a sailing ship on
Penn's Landing, a carousel in Bucks County, an historic inn
in South Jersey or in your back yard... there are ways to make
it special and personalized. This can be a time to honor those
in your family and bridal party that you may not be able to
honor at the wedding.
A favorite location that is either too small or too expensive
for everyone you are inviting to the wedding makes a warm atmosphere
for your rehearsal dinner. Favors that would cost too much for
200 guests are easier to do for 30 people. Toasts from both
of you, brothers, sisters or even mothers who would not normally
get a chance to make a toast at the wedding are a great touch
at the rehearsal.
This is a great time to honor parents and grand parents, remember
life long friendships and honor those who have passed, which
may be out of place or not recognized by many at the wedding.
In general, try to keep it fun, honor those special people whom
you have invited to be part of your new life together, a way
to do food, flowers, favors... anything that is special to the
two of you that you may not be able to share with the larger
crowd but are able to share with those closest to you.
Mark Kingsdorf
The Queen of Hearts Wedding Consultants
"Making Fairytale Weddings A Reality"
www.QOHweddings.com |
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