For a wedding the invitation can be the most important element. Along with the photo album and video, the invitations are keepsakes that last a life time. The overall production and class of the wedding is also first presented in the invitation. Because the rehearsal dinner is such a key part of the wedding, the rehearsal dinner invitations also hold a special meaning. Keep in mind too that years later, this invitation will be something the bride will proudly show her children and even their potential spouses.
One element of these invitations is to whom they’re sent. It’s pretty simple. Wedding rehearsal dinner etiquette requires that anyone who has had a hand in making the wedding happen should receive invitations to the rehearsal dinner. This will be the bridal party, the bride’s parents and groom’s parents, and other close people the couple to be would like to invite. Don’t forget the priest, minister or official who oversees the ceremony. This is a smaller list than the wedding invitation list as it only covers people who actually have a role.
There are a lot of options for designing and printing these invitations. Often it’s the very same company responsible for the wedding invitations. That’s a good choice. This tactic means one vendor provides all the services, making it easier in general to handle the invitation portion of the entire wedding. This will also mean a consistent look between all the invitations. The same shop might have great ideas on a pattern to work off the main invitations. Remember too that bulk means cheaper. The vendor may offer a discount if all the work is given to them. But the reception dinner is generally handled by the parents of the groom. Letting them oversee a new design might make them happier. Who knows, a new design might also add some flavor to the occasion.
The rehearsal dinner is a big part of the overall experience. It’s something like a walk in baseball. A poor job on the rehearsal dinner invitations can spell disaster, while a good job can make the wedding shine.