I had the pleasure of coordinating Tuyet and Danny’s wedding on Thanksgiving weekend this past year.  It was a multicultural Vietnamese/Chinese affair with a Catholic ceremony - East meets West.  The bride’s day started at 6am and ended after midnight..  The marathon wedding included a Vietnamese Ceremony, Tea Ceremony, Catholic Ceremony, and Wedding reception with over 250 people.

The bride and groom were rock stars the whole day.  The happy couple were bright and energetic for the entire 18 hours.  The bride looked amazing the whole day - her makeup was flawless and not a single hair was out of place.  FABULOUS!

Here’s a simple outline of items that will make planning your rehearsal dinner easy-breezy.  The rehearsal dinner will set the tone for the wedding and it may be the first time that the wedding party can mix and mingle.  Wedding etiquette dictates that the groom’s family will host the rehearsal dinner.

• Choose a location with a private room with a relaxed atmosphere and style that compliments your wedding
• Choose a pre-selected menu & signature drink/cocktail to compliment your food choices
• Any person that is part of the rehearsal should be allowed to bring their significant other to the rehearsal dinner
• Allow at least 3 hours for your rehearsal dinner 
• Begin with introducing each guest
• Toast and thank the parents of the Bride & Groom
• Thank the wedding party and present them with gifts of appreciation and thanks
• Surprise your groom with a groom’s cake for dessert!