The bridal shower is in the past and the big day is next week. But hold on! There’s one more important event before you say “I do” and should be on your wedding checklist: the rehearsal dinner. The rehearsal dinner is a perfect way to invite your loved ones to an intimate gathering. However, to get the word out about this pre-wedding event, you’ll need to send out properly worded invitations. In this month’s blog, we’ll help you to expertly craft rehearsal dinner invitations.

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Key Elements to Include

Although rehearsal dinner invitations don’t have to be as formal or detailed as wedding invitations, they should still provide essential information that guests need to know. Typically, these invites include the couple’s names, the host’s name (if it isn’t the couple), the date, time, and location of the dinner, and any special instructions like the dress code.

Tips for Crafting Your Invitations

Finding the right words isn’t always easy — even if you know which exact details to include. Use these tips to create rehearsal dinner invitations with designs, colors, and trim of your choosing.

  • Keep It Clear and Simple: Avoid overloading your invitation with too much information. Stick to the essentials and ensure the text is easy to read. This doesn’t mean you need to limit your creativity. Use straightforward, easy-going, and casual information.
  • Match Your Wedding Theme: Use a style and tone that aligns with your wedding theme. If your wedding is formal, keep the invitation formal. If it’s a laid-back beach wedding, a more relaxed tone is appropriate.

Related: learn more about how to match the wedding invitations to the wedding theme here.

  • Consider a Unique Option: While the title “rehearsal dinner” is the most conventional pick, don’t be afraid to explore other out-of-the-box options. For example, you can use a creative title like “The Night Before I Do”. This approach adds a touch of elegance and fun to the invitation, making it memorable and unique.
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When (and How!) to Send Them

Rehearsal dinner invitations should be sent separately from the wedding invitations about three weeks before the big day. This gives your guests plenty of time to make necessary travel and accommodation arrangements. Also, remember to set the RSVP deadline around ten days before the event to allow enough time to finalize the menu, seating, and other details.

Learn More

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