Rehearsal Party

The original reason behind the rehearsal dinner is to "rehearse" the steps and the protocol, which will take place during the ceremony the next day, whether it's a religious ceremony inside a church or even a symbolic ceremony on the beach.

The rehearsal dinner can be the perfect occasion for the families of the couple to get together and to get to know each other better before they officially become "family". If the parents of the couple don't know each other well yet, or if the most important members of the wedding party haven't had a chance to mingle, this is the best way to break the ice and to begin the celebration.

In Cancun Wedding Consultant we will be in charge of guiding the hosts of the rehearsal dinner as well as the coordination of every last detail: the guests, the protocol and the tips, among others. We can offer a wide variety of venues and ideal locations for a rehearsal dinner in Cancun and in the Riviera Maya, such as restaurants, private homes, ranches, beaches, catamarans, yachts, etc. You only have to decide how and where you want it to take place.

THE HOSTS

Traditionally, the parents of the groom are the hosts of the rehearsal dinner.
Nowadays, nevertheless, it may also be hosted by the parents of the bride, by his/her relatives, by close friends or by the couple themselves.

THE GUESTS

Usually, the people who participate directly in the ceremony and the ones closest to the couple are the only ones who attend the rehearsal dinner, but if the couple so desires, it can also include all of the wedding guests. The invitations to this event can be delivered simultaneously with the wedding invitations or the invitation can be delivered verbally.

PROTOCOL

The ambience and formality of this celebration totally depends on the wishes and of the style of the couple; it can be a formal or an informal event, it can be a fun theme or a cocktail party with hors d'oeuvres or a traditional dinner.
This event can take place in any location, from a catamaran sailing through the tranquil Caribbean waters to an elegant salon or restaurant.

In Cancun Wedding Consultant we have ample experience in organizing rehearsal dinners, and we gladly offer you the following advice so that you can enjoy a very successful and memorable event.

It is most convenient that the rehearsal dinner be planned to end relatively early so that both the couple and the guests will be "fresh" and well rested on the big day.
If it takes place in a restaurant, it is advisable to have a pre-established menu so that the service can be more efficient and that it offers one or two options for the guests with special needs (vegetarians, allergies, religion, etc.).

If you are going to serve alcohol, it is important to consider the approximate consumption of your guests, so that you can decide if it is more convenient to opt for an open bar, pay per drink or request a cork fee. This will directly depend on the options that each establishment offers and of your budget. In Cancun Wedding Consultant we will gladly offer you our advice on this subject.

This event is the perfect occasion for the friends and family of the couple to toast in honor of the happy couple in a more intimate atmosphere. It is also the ideal moment for the couple to give their guests small gifts as a token of affection and gratitude for their attendance.

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