Just like your wedding day, why not make your rehearsal dinner unique?
As wedding trends change, so do rehearsal dinner ideas. Traditionally, rehearsal dinners were a chance to actually rehearse for your wedding ceremony, and offered an opportunity for both families and the bridal party to meet and mingle ahead of the big day. And while actually rehearsing for your ceremony is important, many brides are opting for a more casual or fun rehearsal dinner. Some are skipping the “rehearsal” part all together.
You spend so much time planning every little detail of your wedding to make the day unique and special. Why not add a little fun to your rehearsal dinner too? Here are some unique rehearsal dinner ideas that will bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
Daytime Barbecue
If your wedding is the next day, opt for a fun daytime barbecue at your home, parents’ home, in-laws’ home, etc. It can be a relaxing day with good food. And you can set up an area to rehearse your ceremony if you need to.
Ax-Throwing
Hear us out! This could be a fun, casual way to relax ahead of your wedding day. Think of all of the stress you can get out so you can just focus on the big day.
Karaoke
What better way to join families and friends together than with a little sing along? You can do this out at a karaoke bar or do it at home with a karaoke machine to save some people from singing in public.
Party Before the Party
If you and your spouse love to party, why not have a little mini party for your rehearsal dinner? You don’t have to go crazy, just have some good food and a jamming playlist wherever you choose to have the dinner. Dancing is a great way to shake that stress away too!
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Bowling
Why not go old school and rent a few lanes at your local bowling alley? Get some friendly competition going between families or the bridal party.
Trip to the Wineries
Long Island has beautiful wineries. You can rent a limo or bus to bring your families and friends out to a winery for the day. Or keep it really low-key and just meet for some good vibes and relaxation.
Spa/Golf Day
Ahead of the rehearsal dinner, plan a spa day and/or a golf day for your families and friends to relax and get to know each other.
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Beach Day
In keeping with a relaxed daytime rehearsal dinner, why not plan a fun beach day for your families? You can pack some sandwiches and picnic on the beach. Grab some buckets and shovels and build some sandcastles. Pack some frisbees or balls for a game of catch. And don’t forget the sunscreen.
Escape Room
What better way to bond with your blended families and friends than locking yourselves in a room together? But seriously, this could be a unique way to unwind and have a few laughs ahead of your wedding day.
Dance Lessons
Dance lessons could be a fun way to choreograph a dance for your wedding day. Or maybe just a way to make sure people with two left feet feel comfortable on the dance floor. Either way, this is a unique rehearsal dinner idea that will put smiles on your families’ faces.
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Remember: just like your wedding, you should choose what you and your future spouse want for your rehearsal dinner. If you want to ditch the traditional, stick to it and have some fun!