Welcome to the Rehearsal Dinner Guide, your onestop resource for planning a very important detail of an engaged couple’s big weekend... THE REHEARSAL DINNER.

This guide has been created because rehearsal dinners are no longer a simple gathering of the bride and groom’s families and the bridal party.

Today, the average size of rehearsal dinners include approximately 40 to 50 guests and the average amount spent for a dinner is $50 to $75 a person. Many dinners are including out-of-town guests which can easily include 100 or more attending.


Because this dinner has become a bon-a-fide event requiring much planning not to mention expense, we have created this website full of information – lists of sites that offer private dining to large groups, caterers who can provide themed menus, frequently asked questions, and more.

It wasn't too long ago when "it was all about the bride" when it came to wedding planning. However, this is not the case anymore. With couple's often paying all or part of the wedding expense, the groom is playing a much larger role in the planning process.

With this in mind, you will find on this site additional information which assists the groom with his responsiblities.

It’s important that the start of a couple’s wedding festivities begins without a hitch. This event, being known more and more as the "WELCOME PARTY", often marks the first time family and friends from both sides come together.

So, why not make it a memorable event and fun for all!

Enjoy!