An itinerary for your rehearsal dinner

The rehearsal dinner is often an integral part of the wedding week. It’s essentially a practice run of the ceremony from beginning to end, helping everyone feel more confident when they have to go through it the next day. You can send out personalized invitations, like this Delicate Dish Purple so that people know when and where to be. Here are some basic tips to help the dinner go smoothly:

Bring along the essentials
Before you head out for the rehearsal dinner, make sure you have everything you need, such as the unity candle, a wreath for the altar or any other special decor necessary for the ceremony, so it can be perfectly in place for the next day. It’s also a good idea to bring along some programs and copies of any readings so everyone in your party can follow along.

Seat your guests
At a more formal rehearsal dinner with a larger number of people, consider having a seating chart so that nobody is at a loss when it’s time to sit down and be served. If there are still family or friends that don’t know one another, encourage conversation by seating these people together. That way, everyone will feel comfortable together on the day of the wedding.

Relax
This is the time to relax – all of the major wedding decisions have already been made, so soak in every moment. Make new memories with your friends and family in this intimate setting. Your wedding day is going to go by in a flash, so take this time to really savor each moment.