How to Throw a Laid Back Rehearsal Dinner
A rehearsal dinner is generally thrown in a restaurant and can add a substantial amount of money and planning to your wedding, an event already mired in stress and expenses. Many people opt out of formal sit down dinners for more laid back affairs that can save you money and stress.
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Things You'll Need
- Internet access
- Telephone
- Money
- Grill
- Food
- Alcohol
- Work out clothes
- Sporting goods
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How to Throw a Laid Back Rehearsal Dinner
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Consider hosting a barbecue in your back yard or a local park. Hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers keep the menu simple and you can purchase pre-prepared side dishes at your local deli or supermarket. Serving beer will keep the alcohol costs down and you can spice up desert with vodka infused watermelon slices.
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Try something informal and nontraditional like a pool party. Poolside sandwiches and cocktails provide a great opportunity to meet friends and relatives as well as get a little rest and relaxation before the big day.
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Skip the dinner and head straight for drinks. Arrange a gathering of friends and family at your favorite bar. Some bars have rooms they reserve for special parties and many have open bar hosting packages.
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If your rehearsal group is small enough, plan a bonding event like soccer or a touch football game at a local park. Unwind at picnic tables afterwards with pizza delivery and soft drinks.
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Tips & Warnings
When planning a nontraditional rehearsal dinner it is important to keep in mind how many guests you are expecting and the kinds of things they like to do. For example, a soccer game may be a bad idea if the groom's father walks with a cane.
