How to Exchange Bride and Groom Token Gifts During Rehearsal Dinner

The bride and groom generally exchange gifts on their honeymoon, but many also enjoy exchanging small presents during the rehearsal dinner. Read on to learn how to exchange bride and groom token gifts during the rehearsal dinner.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Establish a budget for the presents before the rehearsal dinner.

2. Decide on a theme. Should the presents convey a humorous, serious, practical or romantic tone?

3. Decide if you will open the gifts and read the cards at the rehearsal dinner or later in the evening when you are not together.

4. Decide when you will exchange gifts. If you are planning a series of toasts, the gift exchange could come at the end of that time.

5. Plan a speech. You do not have to plan a lengthy speech, but plan to speak long enough to convey your message without rushing.

6. Wrap your gift according to the theme discussed in step two.

7. Make or purchase a card to accompany your gift. Write a sweet note. If you decide to open the gifts and read the card during rehearsal dinner, make sure the wording is appropriate.

8. Give the gifts to a trusted, responsible member of the wedding party to bring to the rehearsal dinner. You will have so much to do and remember that one less thing will lighten your load.