Who needs to be at the wedding rehearsal?

Only those who will actually take part in the rehearsal—the bride and groom, their parents, the officiant, the wedding party (including any child attendants), and readers—plus their spouses or dates, need to be invited to the rehearsal itself and the festivities that follow.

Who all should be at a wedding rehearsal?

Your immediate families, the bridal party (including the parents of the flower girl and ring bearer, even if they're not in the wedding), any ceremony readers, and your officiant (plus his or her spouse, if married) should always be invited to the rehearsal dinner.

Do parents need to be at wedding rehearsal?

The most important people to have at your ceremony rehearsal are anyone who will be participating in some way, whether it's walking down the aisle or doing a reading. Of course, the couple, parents, and officiant need to be present (since you've all got starring roles!).

Are spouses usually invited to the rehearsal dinner?

Usually, the wedding party is invited to the rehearsal dinner along with their significant others - spouses definitely included. If the dinner is meant only for the wedding party, a written invitation should indicate this preference.

Do all guests go to rehearsal dinner?

Your closest family members should receive an invitation to your rehearsal dinner. This will be different for everyone. For some, it's parents, siblings or grandparents. For others it might include some extended family members as well.

Everything You Need to Know About Your Wedding Rehearsal

Are aunts and uncles invited to the rehearsal dinner?

Family. Of course your parents should be in attendance at your rehearsal dinner along with your grandparents and your siblings. You are not obligated to invite your extended family, but most couples do include aunts and uncles; especially ones they are close to.

What is the protocol for a rehearsal dinner?

“There aren't really any hard and fast rules for rehearsal dinners,” says Whitmore. “It's really just a thank you to the people who are in your wedding party and a chance for the couple and their family and close friends to socialize prior to the big event.

Do Significant Others go to wedding rehearsal?

Who attends the Ceremony rehearsal? The wedding couple, the bridal party and their significant others, child attendants (flower girls and ring bearers) and their parents, the wedding couple's parents, and any other family members, including grandparents who will be participating in the processional.

Do cousins come to rehearsal dinner?

Close Extended Family

By no means should you feel obligated to invite your aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. However, if your families are small and you only have perhaps two or three on each side whom you'd really love to join you, go for it.

Do bridesmaids go to rehearsal dinner?

Attend the Rehearsal Dinner

As part of the bridesmaid duties, it's expected to attend any rehearsal events. During the rehearsal dinner, you may be asked to do a toast during dinner if you're not the maid of honor (who usually gives a speech at the wedding).

Does flower girl need to be at rehearsal?

Does the flower girl come to the rehearsal dinner? It's up to the bride and groom whether to invite the flower girl and her family to the rehearsal dinner, but make sure it doesn't go too late so she can be well-rested!

Should children be invited to rehearsal dinner?

Children: If children are not invited to the wedding, there is no need to invite them to the rehearsal dinner. If children are invited to the wedding, it is appropriate to use your discretion about whether or not to invite to them to the rehearsal dinner.

Are kids invited to the rehearsal dinner?

A: This is a tough question for several reasons. The first is that there's no strict etiquette -- whether child attendants are invited to the rehearsal dinner is usually up to you (you, meaning the couple and the party's hosts, often the groom's parents).

Who pays for the rehearsal dinner?

Both the groom's parents traditionally organize (and pay for) the rehearsal dinner. This can range in size from a small occasion for members of the wedding party only to a grand soiree (never to outdo the wedding, of course) that includes half or more of the wedding guests.

What is the groom's family supposed to pay for?

The groom's family is responsible for corsages and boutonnieres for immediate members of both families, the lodging of the groom's attendants (if you have offered to help pay for this expense), and sometimes the costs of the rehearsal dinner.

Are plus ones invited to the rehearsal dinner?

Having bridesmaids and groomsmen bring a plus-one is at your discretion, especially if you're hoping to have a more intimate rehearsal dinner, but spouses and long-term partners are typically recommended.

Who speaks at the rehearsal dinner?

Who Gives a Rehearsal Dinner Toast? The host of the rehearsal dinner (traditionally the father of the groom in a heterosexual couple) gives the first speech. This person is followed by members of the wedding party that won't be speaking at the reception (typically anyone other than the maid of honor and the best man).

What does mother of the groom wear to rehearsal dinner?

What's The Theme? If a wedding and rehearsal dinner invitation specify a theme or dress code, it must be respected. If the fine print says 'black tie', then the mother of the bride should wear a full-length gown (the same goes for the mother of the groom).

What are the responsibilities of the groom's parents?

The groom's family is responsible for paying for whatever item the groomsmen get. The groom's family is also technically responsible for paying for the groomsmen's lodging, whether it's a hotel or Airbnb. This is another cost that has been passed on to the groomsmen in more modern weddings.

What does a bride wear to a rehearsal dinner?

For a formal affair, go for a long dress or cut a wedding dress into a short white dress. If it's taking place at a restaurant, a fun cocktail dress is perfect. And if you're doing something a bit more relaxed and casual like a BBQ, pair your dress with a cool denim jacket.

Do bride and groom sit with parents at rehearsal dinner?

You'll definitely want to pick the two best seats in the house for the couple getting married. Your rehearsal dinner seating plan should place their parents near them (unless there are complicated family dynamics) as well as the host of the rehearsal dinner, if that is someone other than a parent.

What should kids wear to a rehearsal dinner?

Appropriate rehearsal dinner attire for kids includes: Formal: Rehearsal dinner dresses with tights and patent leather shoes will suit little girls perfectly. Dress pants with a button down shirt and clip on tie will work well for little boys.

Should the parents of groomsmen be invited to the wedding?

Wedding Party's Family

The short answer is no, it's not necessary to invite the families of your wedding party. However, if they are close friends of you or your family, you should send them an invitation if you are able to.

Does ring bearer need to be at rehearsal?

“Flower girls and ring bearers should attend the rehearsal, so they are familiar with the space…but just wait until the actual ceremony for them to walk down the aisle, and they will be none the wiser.”

Do ring bearers go to rehearsal?

Pre-Wedding Responsibilities

Ring bearers and their parents should expect to attend the rehearsal (and be invited to the rehearsal dinner). This is so he (or she) can practice walking down the aisle with the pillow and/or flower girl.