REHEARSAL DINNER

After the wedding rehearsal, it is customary for the Bride and Groom to take the wedding party to dinner. This could be at a restaurant, in a home, or to a bar where dinner and drinks are served and last minute jitters can be talked through. This time provides the perfect opportunity for the entire wedding party to get to know one another, especially if some of them are from out of town. At this time, the Bride and Groom offer gifts to those in the wedding party, and say, “Thank you,” for being a part of their important day.

Now is the time for you as the Best Man to present the Bride and Groom with your special gift. If you would be more comfortable, you can wait until everyone has left to present your gift. In most cases, the rehearsal dinner is not formal, but you should dress in nice clothes appropriate for the location of the ceremony.

It is common for the women to decorate the reception hall after the rehearsal dinner. If the men plan to help, make sure food and drinks are available as an enticement. Whatever you do not get finished the night before the wedding can be finished early the morning of the ceremony. Again, as the Best Man, work closely with the Maid of Honor to see if she needs help with anything.