09/10/2026
Let’s talk about rehearsal dinners. Who gets invited? Who pays? How much should you spend? Do you need a welcome party too?
And maybe the biggest question: does your rehearsal dinner need to feel like a mini version of your wedding?
Short answer: no.
Your rehearsal dinner can be an intimate dinner with your closest people, a relaxed night before the wedding, or a larger celebration that welcomes your out-of-town guests.
There’s no one “right” way to do it. But there is a way to plan it so it fits your budget, your guests, and the rest of your wedding weekend.
We’re breaking it all down in our updated 2026 Rehearsal Dinner Guide — including who to invite, who traditionally pays, average costs, rehearsal dinner vs. welcome party, and what we wish more couples knew before planning one.
Read the full guide at the link in our bio.
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