Help!!! My son is getting married next August. His Fiance's parents are pretty well off and do not have a problem with spending 2000.00 just to rent a Church for the wedding. I understand we are responsible for the rehearsal dinner and I do not have a problem with organizing it. I am frugal though and to me the rehearsal dinner is not the reception and is to be a casual yet nice affair. I was informed that they would like the rehearsal dinner at the same facilities as the Church and just to rent the building that they would like it at is 750.00!!!!! And the only food allowed into this place is to be from "their caterers" at the facility. I informed my son that I wasn't paying 750.00 to rent a building and Lord knows how much their caterers are going to be! He's now leary of speaking up to his future MIL concerning this and said he's trying to keep everyone happy. I need some HELP here ladies, this is spelling out a disaster already!!!
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edited by TWQadmin on May 19, 2008, 6:56 PM)
Traditionally, you would be hosting the rehearsal dinner. However, since parents are no longer financially responsible for their children's weddings, it is your choice. As host, you can host any type of party you wish. You set the guest list, which really should only include those who need to attend. Larger events tire everyone out and this should be a simple affair.
Your son shouldn't have to speak up, his fiancee should speak to her mother.
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