I am the mother of the groom. I am planning the rehearsal dinner. We live in a small town where the options are limited to a local bar (with good food), our home, or renting a party room and having it catered. I am leaning toward the party room because the bar leaves our costs too open ended as there is no polite way to refuse to fund unlimited alcohol. Our home it too small as I estimate between 35 and 40 guests. My concern is what to serve, our son seems to think this has to be a fancy dinner party. I think a sandwich buffet or prime rib sandwiches is fine. After all isn't the point just to spend a little time together? I don't want to appear cheap but I do have a budget for this wedding as I am also paying for his college IN FULL for the last five years.
What is the proper way to do the rehearsal dinner?
The rehearsal dinner is typically a very informal, low key event. Only those directly involved in the rehearsal need to be invited. You are the host. The host gets to decide on the menu. However, you should be providing a full meal. This does not have to be a fancy, formal sit down meal. It can certainly be a buffet with a mixed menu but just sandwiches might be a bit on the lean side. Speak to the caterer or restaurant manager about your budget and what they have to offer. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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