What Is Appropriate Attire for the Rehearsal Dinner for a Wedding?
Rehearsal dinners traditionally take place the night before a wedding. They bring together the bridal party, as well as the bride's and groom's parents. Choosing proper attire for a rehearsal dinner can be frustrating, but there are several important factors to consider that can make getting dressed easier.
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Location
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Location plays an important role in deciding what to wear to a rehearsal dinner. If the dinner is at a fine restaurant, you will want to wear a cocktail dress or suit. If it is taking the form of a backyard get-together at one of the parents' houses, a simple dress or khakis will be appropriate.
Formality
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If the bride and groom are planning a very formal dinner, you will want to dress in fine attire, such as a tuxedo or suit or a gown. If the dinner is an entirely casual event, wear normal street clothes and dress comfortably.
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Misconceptions
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Some believe that the color white is inappropriate to wear to a rehearsal dinner. It is true that white is inappropriate to wear to a wedding, as it is traditionally reserved for the bride. However, it is fine to wear white to a rehearsal dinner.
Considerations
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What you wear to the rehearsal dinner will likely be the same as what you wear to the rehearsal. Wear comfortable shoes so that you will be able to stand during the rehearsal and dinner.
Expert Insight
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Even if a rehearsal dinner invite says "casual attire," shorts and tank tops are not appropriate, unless specifically noted, according to wedding website The Knot.
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