How to Have Your Rehearsal Dinner At Home

Show Notes

0:32 Welcome Back to The Guide Gals! Today we will be talking about hosting your rehearsal dinner at home!
0:46 This is such a budget-friendly option for your wedding!
1:05 Your perfect rehearsal dinner doesn’t have to be at your home!
1:25 This route is super customizable to your wants/needs
1:58 We love the intimacy an at-home rehearsal dinner brings!
2:37 Beverages of the Day!
5:20 Caroline’s best friend’s at-home rehearsal dinner!
6:01 This rehearsal dinner can be so calming for you and your guests!
6:18 Rehearsal dinners are so slept on, make it special!
6:35 Allow your rehearsal dinner to have whatever personality you want it to have!
7:08 Your rehearsal dinner does not have to have the same vibe as your wedding!
7:41 IT IS YOUR CELEBRATION!
7:50 We have a few questions you should ask yourself to figure out if this is achievable for you!
8:16 Question 1: Will the home hosting your event comfortably accommodate the amount of people you want to invite?
8:48 Figure out the guest list and if they will fit in the space
9:30 If your space doesn’t work, what is a space that would?
10:10 Plan both the outdoor and indoor space
10:52 Question 2: What will the catering look like?
11:08 Would a potluck work and who would cook?
11:38 We are huge advocates for making it easier for yourself
11:58 Where will the caterers set up and cook?
12:45 You want to provide the right space not only for your event, but for your caterers too
13:30 Some caterers could bring food ready to go
14:00 Bring in a Food Truck
14:20 Question 3: What will the set up look like?
14:38 Set a game plan for when you will set up
15:46 Ask for help with the set up!!
16:13 Communication is key!
16:22 Thinking about the decor as well in this set up/tear down process
16:53 You can do it, but is it worth it for you to be the one to do it?
17:40 The more that you do yourself, the less time you have to enjoy the event
18:16 Beware of DIYs
18:38 Your rehearsal dinner is not your wedding!!!
19:08 If you said “YES” to these questions, you can host a great at-home rehearsal dinner!
19:35 Overview of our tips for at-home rehearsal dinners!
20:20 Be respectful of the space!
20:35 Have a game plan, especially for tear down!!
20:52 Why we love at-home rehearsal dinners
21:16 Let us know how your at-home rehearsal dinners go!
21:36 Are there other details we didn't talk about? Tell us if you want episodes on them!
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