The question is…Who is invited to the rehearsal dinner? Some people say that family, everyone in the wedding, and all the out-of-town wedding guests. Others don’t want to include all the out-of-towners.

So really…Who is invited to the rehearsal dinner?

The truth is that the rehearsal dinner guest list can include just the two of you, your immediate families, the wedding party, and the officiant. Or, it can be a larger event, including all the out-of-town guests (or at least all those who will have already arrived in town for the wedding). It’s truly up to you, but the reason many couples do include out-of-towners (especially when the rehearsal dinner is the night before) is so they’re not left stranded in their hotel rooms. It’s all about being a good hostess. However, it’s your prerogative to want an intimate party. If you know the out-of-towners will be fine entertaining themselves, don’t worry about it. Or, ask another relative or friend to host a cocktail party for the out-of-town guests that evening. Another option, and one that might be really helpful,  is to have your rehearsal dinner two nights before the wedding, and hang out with your out-of-towners the night before.

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