My brother just got engaged, and he called to let my dad know the goom's family obligations. We already knew that our family would pay for the rehersal dinner, but who all does that include? In weddings that I've been in prior to this, the rehersal dinner always included the bridal party, and family of their's if they were from out of town, and/or close to the bride and groom. My brother is having the wedding in a different state, on the beach, so everyone will be traveling to get there. Is it true that its the groom's familys responsibilty to have EVERYONE invited to the wedding to the rehersal dinner and pay for them? I had just never heard that before. Please explain to me how all of that works with the rehersal and rehersal dinner. Thanks!!
Typically, those in the wedding party, their spouses or significant others (or parents of the flower girl, ring bearer), the bride and groom and their immediate families, and the wedding officiant and his/her spouse is invited to the rehearsal dinner. A good rule of thumb is that anyone attending the rehearsal should be invited to the dinner. Many times out of town guests are also invited but this is not a necessity. If you are not inviting the out of towners it's nice to offer them some local dining suggestions. It is not necessary to invite the musicians or soloist unless they are close friends or family members but if you have the space and budget it is a nice gesture. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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