Rehearsal Dinner Invitation - Wording & Inspiration

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Rehearsal Dinner Invitation Basics and wording, planning



The anatomy of any invitation is usually the same, and this will hold true for your Rehearsal Dinner invitations. The main difference is that you may include 2 sets of times and locations. Remember that you can have a theme for your dinner, and it doesn't need to match the wedding. It can formal or casual - see Rehearsal Dinner Basics for some tips and easy theme ideas to throw a great party.

When drafting the wording for your invitation, be sure to include:

• THE HOSTS' NAMES
A wedding rehearsal dinner is usually hosted by the groom’s parents, but it doesn’t have to be.

• THE COUPLE'S NAMES
Of course! Use first and last names for more formal invitations, use first names only for a very small, intimate party, or us the phrase “the soon to be INSERT NAME HERE” if the happy couple are sharing a name after their marriage.

• THE DATE
It is customary to spell out the day, month and year for formal dinners, but for more casual parties, using the numerals is fine.

• THE TIME, OR TIMES
Let everyone know where they should be where. Consider adding an end time as well, as it’s likely you’re all getting up early for a long day.

• LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
Be sure to include the the name and address of the venue. Consider including times and locations for both the rehearsal and dinner, and note who goes where. See samples below.

• HOW TO RSVP
Ask your guests to send you their replies so you can figure food or confirm reservations. Include a stamped postcard, a stamped and pre-addressed envelope, or an email address so you can track the replies. You should also include a phone number for directions or questions.




WORDING SAMPLES

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Michaels
request the pleasure of your 
company at the Rehearsal Dinner in honor of 
Conner and Denise
on Friday, the twelfth of May
from six o’clock until nine o’clock in the evening 

Lock Horn Restaurant
5411 8th Avenue South
Providence, Rhode Island

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Mr. and Mrs. William Kensington
kindly request your company
at a Rehearsal Dinner 
on the eve of the marriage of 
Helen and Matthew
Friday, the fifteenth of June
at five o’clock in the evening 

The Travel Bistro
484 Evergreen Lane
George, Idaho

Hosted by Mr. & Mrs. Jackson Filson

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The Night Before

You are invited to celebrate with 
Jennifer & Hector
the night before their big day

Join us
July 10, 2018
at 7:00 p.m. 

The Red Mountain Pub
1 Broadwater Lane
Caster, Nevada

Hosted by Edward & Irma Blackstone

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Practice Makes Perfect
You are invited to celebrate with 
Jennifer & Hector
July 10, 2018

Rehearsal
3:00 p.m.
Stillwater Crane
123 Ashton Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona

Dinner
5:30 pm
The Resnick Cafe
2108 Lantern Lane
Scottsdale, Arizona

Hosted by Edward & Irma Blackstone

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Eat, Drink, and be Married
You are invited to 
Katherine & Mark’s
Rehearsal and Dinner
July 10, 2014 

Wedding Party
meet at 4:00 p.m.
The Eagle Creek Lodge
9 Central Avenue 
Madison, Wisconsin

Friends & Family
join us at 5:30 pm
The Halverson Residence
193 Milton Road
Madison, Wisconsin

Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Conner



 NOW, GET INSPIRED
Here are some Rehearsal Dinner Invitations, from formal to fun. 




















Find these, and more in the Don't Panic Etsy Shop by clicking HERE.

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