How to Save on Rehearsal Dinner

Rehearsal dinners can be casual. Have a backyard barbecue or pizza party. It is cheap and fun. Tell the restaurant that it is a rehearsal dinner. They may give you a group rate. Go early for happy hour. Drinks and appetizers are cheaper. Host it at lunchtime. Lunch is cheaper than dinner. Keep the guest list small. Immediate family and wedding party only. Choose a restaurant with a private room. They may have a prix fixe menu. Skip the open bar. Have a potluck at someone's home. Assign dishes to the wedding party. Make it a picnic in a park. A rehearsal dinner does not need to be fancy. The point is to practice the ceremony and thank your guests for their time.