Events
Rehearsal Dinner
A dinner held the night before the wedding after the ceremony rehearsal
Definition
The rehearsal dinner is a gathering held the evening before the wedding, typically following the ceremony rehearsal at the venue. Traditionally hosted and paid for by the groom's parents, it includes the wedding party, immediate family, and out-of-town guests. The rehearsal dinner is often more casual than the wedding and provides an opportunity for toasts, gift-giving to the wedding party, and quality time with close family and friends.