WEDDING GUIDE 2016 | REHEARSAL DINNER

date posted: April 01, 2016

UNIQUE IDEAS FOR THE NIGHT BEFORE THE BIG DAY

After rehearsing your ceremony, it’s time to thank your wedding party with some all-around good food. The rehearsal dinner should reflect the wedding theme and anticipated energy, but it should also be intimate and special—a dinner shared with those who are closest and dearest to you. Here are some simple and easy ideas for this most important feast:

PICNIC OR BARBECUE

You can go small with simple and delicious basics, or you can go big with a pig roast complete with extravagant and fancy fixings. Either way, a picnic or barbecue can be a really fun and relaxed way to spend time together.

FOOD TRUCK

Everyone loves a good food truck.Imagine your favorite cuisine orgourmet food made-to-order on location. It’s fun, festive, modern. and easy. The sky’s the limit!

FAVORITE RESTAURANT

Hosting your rehearsal dinner at your favorite restaurant is romantic and will show your guests a little more about why you belong together. It’s a great way to set the stage for the next day.

POTLUCK

This is also an enjoyable and informal way to come together, but potlucks offer the opportunity for guests to share their favorite dishes. Everyone can chow down buffet-style while tasting something new!

FARM-TO-TABLE

Many of the same local farm venues that host weddings and receptions also host rehearsal dinners. You can have a farm-to-table dinner complete with the best and freshest ingredients, topped off with local wines and ciders.

MOBILE PIZZA OVEN

This one also comes directly to you, and (almost) everyone loves pizza! You can even request gluten-free dough or vegan options from most mobile pizza ovens. There’s something for everyone.

LOBSTER/CLAM BAKE

This is a great idea for a summer wedding, and you can even have it in a backyard. Imagine a chill summer vibe with great seafood and perhaps some beers, refreshing cocktails, or light summery wines.

FAMILY FEAST

Family-style meals make everyone feel at home. Have a caterer whip up a few giant dishes in your favorite cuisine, and lay them out on a long seated table. Invite everyone to DIG IN!

MORNING-AFTER BRUNCH

Host a brunch at home or in a park, and serve quiche, bagels, and plenty of coffee. Saying one last goodbye the morning after your wedding is a sweet way for you to extend that happy feeling a little bit longer.

GARDEN PARTY

Imagine a lovely outdoor setting with clothed tables clad with flowers and vintage-style dishware. It can be similar to a picnic but more elevated and elegant.

Any of these ideas would be great for your wedding feast. Whatever option you choose, all that really matters is that those closest to you are there to share in your happiness.