Rehearsal dinner

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Permalink Reply by Nancy Barahona on May 13, 2011 at 10:37am

Hi...

You  are correct, traditionally, the grooms parents are supposed to host the rehearsal dinner.  However, the couple should have discussed this (and all financial concerns) at the beginning of their wedding planning.  They also should have "tactfully" discussed it with the groom's parents if they are doing everything by tradition.  If they have a wedding planner, he/she should have given them a breakdown of who pays for what during their initial consultation.  However, you are also right, today many couples are opting to pay for many or all of the wedding expenses themselves. 

Permalink Reply by Diane Thomas on May 13, 2011 at 9:56pm

I like the old tradition of the groom's parents paying for the rehearsal.  I still have many couples that follow this rule and think the majority still do.  If budget is an issue, the groom's family can always host a gathering at their home with a casual barbecue to avoid the expense of a restaurant and bar bill.

Permalink Reply by Embroidery Fashions Boutique on May 14, 2011 at 10:02am

I agree with you. 

Spoke with the client this morning about custom bridal party t shirts and she told her mom and dad are paying for the dinner.  But, she did not think it was fair.