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Make Planning Your Destination Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Easier

14 February 2019
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A great wedding rehearsal dinner is the perfect start to your nuptials. But when you're planning a destination wedding, the rehearsal dinner can be one of the more complicated parts of any wedding to put on. 

How can you make your destination wedding rehearsal dinner a success with less stress? Here are a few easy tips for any budget.

Opt for a Restaurant. One of the big drawbacks for planning in a destination location is that you may not know the area very well. You also don't always have the ability to bring much of your own stuff. So, do yourself a favor and choose a convenient restaurant for the rehearsal dinner. Everything will be provided, from the seating to the catering, and you can just sit back and enjoy it.

Use the Destination as a Theme. Opinions vary on how to decorate and make a theme for the rehearsal dinner. But you don't want to spend all your time trying to create a reception-like feeling for this separate dinner. Nor do you want to spend time and money planning a different theme. Instead, use the wedding locale as a theme. Getting married at the beach? Opt for a great seafood restaurant and celebrate the coastal locale by having a seafood restaurant lunch. Escaping to the islands? Try a local restaurant that specializes in food from the area. 

Have an Early Meal. While this gathering is traditionally called a rehearsal dinner, holding it earlier in the day is a good way to free up your schedule. Brunch or lunch rehearsal parties tend to be shorter events and carry fewer expectations from guests. If the rehearsal is just before the wedding, pushing it up to an earlier time frees you up to handle other, last-minute wedding tasks or spend time unwinding with your fiance. 

Keep It Simple. If you choose a destination wedding for its simplicity, don't let the rehearsal dinner get in the way of that. Skip the idea of a complex, formal dinner with lots of moving parts. Instead, look for ways to make it easier on yourself. Choose a restaurant with a nice view or an outdoor seating area so that decoration is minimal. Consider a buffet if you have picky eaters. Request a casual dress code. Just have fun and enjoy spending time with your guests who've traveled to be with you.

By keeping your out-of-town rehearsal dinner simple and casual, you'll make it stress-free. And then you can enjoy your destination wedding more—which is truly the point of it all.