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Fun & Fresh Rehearsal Dinner Centerpieces
By Leslie BlumensteinWhen creating rehearsal dinner centerpieces and tablescape, keep it simple and fun. This is the time to go in a different direction than the centerpieces you've chosen for your wedding. Check out these fresh and easy ideas for your rehearsal dinner decorations & celebrations. Farmers Markets: Visit your local farmers market for seasonal blooms. Go to your local craft store and purchase inexpensive vases to line in the center of your table. Make sure your centerpieces aren't too tall as you don't want to create a barrier for your guests. Garden Delight: Look in your own backyard (or someone in your family's backyard). Rhododenderans and Peonies make great floating table centerpieces. Use a shallow bowl or dish filled with water to float the blooms. Fruity Fun: Use Fruit. Kumquots, ...
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Unique Place Card Ideas!
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Rehearsal Dinner Invitation Wording
Invitation Inspiration - Rehearsal Dinner Congratulations! Planning your wedding rehearsal dinner should be fun and easy. A night for champagne toasts and relaxation before the ... -
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5 Great Ice Breaker Games for Rehearsal Dinner Party
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Wine Pairings – Explained and Demystified
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Which table goes first? Playing card idea for your buffet-style dinner!
By Janelle Fischer If you're hosting a dinner that is being served in a buffet-style format, I have a super cute and fun idea of how to decide which ... -
Easy and Elegant Appetizer Ideas
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Funny Wedding Toasts
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Rehearsal Dinner Fun Facts
- According to tradition, the groom and his family plan and pay for the Rehearsal Dinner.
- Traditionally, the rehearsal dinner is held after the wedding rehearsal, which is usually the evening before the ceremony. However, this is not necessary and it can be held anytime within that week.
- Guests generally include the wedding couple, the wedding party, extended family and out of town guests.
- Toasts traditionally begin with the serving of the first course.
- Activities sometimes include presentation of small gifts to those people that have helped plan the wedding.
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