The countdown to the Big Day has begun…but there’s one more stop before it happens, namely, the wedding rehearsal dinner. This is an occasion where various family members and close friends have a chance to get to know each other a little better in a more relaxed setting. Birkat Elyon, purveyor of high-quality cubic zirconia wedding rings, is up to date on the latest trends and offers some fresh ways to personalize your wedding rehearsal dinner.
First of all, your rehearsal dinner doesn’t have to be formal. This is a great occasion to share how your relationship came to be for those who may not know the details. Was your first date at an Italian restaurant? Recreate it with a full-on Italian feast. Maybe you both love a hiking adventure; in that case, add touches of the outdoors throughout the space, even project photos of your favorite hiking spots on the walls. Another fun touch? Include a bonfire or fire pit – with the makings of “S’mores” for your guests to enjoy.
Consider your favorite foods and include them. The wedding reception may not have them on the menu, so here’s your chance to offer up a pizza party or a DIY taco bar. Both options are proving very popular these days.
Offer a bar menu. Your budget is likely a little tighter with the upcoming reception offerings, so a limited menu with some cocktails (including a signature one), plus beer and wine is an easy way to serve your guests without feeling the pinch.
The rehearsal dinner is an optimal time to give gifts to those important members of your wedding party. It’s a celebratory occasion, yet far less chaotic than the actual wedding day, so everyone can bask in the beautiful exchanges between the guests. By the way, if you need some inspiration in the gift department, consider Birkat Elyon’s line of elegant cubic zirconia jewelry for both men and women.