When Should Grooms Start Planning Their Rehearsal Dinner

Posted by LisaM on November 18, 2009

The best way to start planning the groom’s rehearsal dinner is from nine to twelve months before the actual wedding. Although some groom may feel that this time is too early to plan a rehearsal dinner, but if the groom wants to find the best and valuable location and caterer, searching earlier on, would be best.

From five to six months, the groom should also prepare his invitations and what to include in his menu options. Most of those who are invited in the rehearsal dinner are usually the bridal entourage and immediate family, although some invites their out-of-town guests and life-long friends to the occasion.

By one to two months, the groom should then send his invitations and be ready for a record of guests’ responses. Ask help from your groomsmen about planning the event so that it will lessen your stress. And at the day of your rehearsal dinner, include giving your groomsmen gifts to make your groomsmen feel more special