Wedding invitations are a big deal. 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. The rehearsal dinner is an important part of the wedding, so the rehearsal dinner invitations are also a big deal. That invitation will also become a cherished keepsake.
Who receives them is an important part of the invitations. That isn’t hard. 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 means the bride and groom’s parents, the bridal party and any other close friends and family. Don’t forget the person who delivers the vows. This is a smaller list than the wedding invitation list as it only covers people who actually have a role.
The design and printing of these invitations is important. Many people opt to have the people who create the wedding invitation create these as well. That’s a good choice. It’s a lot easier to deal with one vendor. Consistency in look is important too. The design remains the same, or can be a kind of riff on the main wedding invitation design, if the same artist or designer is involved with both. Consider too the element of bulk discount. The vendor may offer a discount if all the work is given to them. This dinner, though, is usually planned and executed by the groom’s parents. While the bride and groom will be involved in every aspect of the wedding, the groom’s parents may feel more special if they can deal with these invitations outside the parameters of the actual wedding invitations. 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 sort of a gimme. The wedding benefits from quality rehearsal dinner invitations, while bad ones can set a negative tone.