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Wow! I ordered a sample save the date and I’m impressed! It was fast to get here. They even included a free wedding planning journal! I am making just a few changes to my design, but I’m so thankful for the sample! I am definitely ordering my save the dates here!
Rehearsal Dinner Invitations Perfectly Matched To Your Wedding!
No matter the wedding occasion Basic Invite has your stationery needs covered. Design the perfect for rehearsal dinner invitations in minutes with Basic Invite's state of the art card editor that gives you the ability to create an invite that is indeed one-of-a-kind. Pick and choose the colors of each element on the card to make sure the design matches your wedding colors and theme flawlessly. Make each change with real-time previews so you can see precisely what you card will print like before you ever get it.
Take advantage of Basic Invite's free guest address printing to save your time and make life a little easier. Just upload your contact list and receive your envelopes pre-addressed, so all you have to do is add a stamp and drop them in the mail. At Basic Invite we know that weddings are stressful and that you have enough to do without stressing over your invites, that is why Basic Invite offers their "Love it Guarantee" to make sure you can place your order with confidence knowing you will get an invite you love no matter what it takes.
3 Reasons To Send Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
- Clarify Who Is Invited
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You should not assume that your close friends and family know that they are invited to the rehearsal dinner. Help avoid giving your guest the awkward panicked feeling of should we be going or not by sending them a rehearsal dinner specific invite.
- Advanced Notice
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The rehearsal dinner is traditionally held the night before the wedding. If you have guests coming in from out of town the additional notice so they can adjust travel plans to come in early to attend is always appreciated.
- Become Acquainted
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The rehearsal dinner is the perfect chance for your both sides of the wedding party to get to know one another. This slightly less formal setting lets you guest get acquainted which gives your guests more time to enjoy the wedding without worry about all of the introductions.
FAQ's About Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
Who hosts the rehearsal dinner? (And therefore, who should send the invitations?)
Traditionally, the parents of the groom will pay for the rehearsal dinner and will send out the invitations. Especially when the bride's family is providing the wedding.
However, in recent times, increasingly the bride's parents, the groom's parents, both sets of parents, or the couple themselves may provide the rehearsal dinner.
Whoever is the host should also be the one to send out the invites.
Who gets invited to the rehearsal dinner?
At a minimum, you should invite:
- Your direct family
- The wedding party and their partners
- Your officiant
- Anyone who participates directly in the actual ceremony (e.g., readers or musicians)
It's also considerate to extend out-of-town guests an invitation if you can—a wonderful way to welcome them for their travels and provide everyone with more time to circulate beforehand.
When do you send out rehearsal dinner invitations?
We recommend sending rehearsal dinner invitations 4–6 weeks before the wedding. This gives your guests enough time to RSVP, especially those traveling from out of town.
If you are having a more casual or in-town rehearsal dinner, you can make do with 3–4 weeks, but the sooner the better—particularly if you are having a sit-down dinner.
What is the dress code for a rehearsal dinner?
The dress for a rehearsal dinner is typically formal:
- The dress code is also largely a function of the setting and the ambiance of your dinner:
- Backyard barbecue or laid-back restaurant? Go for smart casual.
- Upscale restaurant or private setting? Dress in cocktail attire.
- Destination or themed rehearsal dinner? Inform your guests whether there is a certain style or color to which to dress.
Whichever dress code is required, let it be stated clearly on the invitation so people can dress comfortably and with confidence.
Do you send separate invitations for the rehearsal dinner? (As opposed to including it with the wedding invitation.)
Yes—one should send out rehearsal dinner invitations separately from the wedding invitations. Consider it an event unto itself with its own tone, venue, and guest list.
With Basic Invite, you can design your rehearsal dinner invites to match your wedding stationery perfectly—or go a little more casual and playful if the dinner is a different type of event.