rehearsal dinner

noun

US
: a formal meal after a wedding rehearsal for the people participating in a wedding ceremony

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The rehearsal dinner was hosted by Anna-Maria’s parents, Sylvia and Randy Babcock. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026 The rehearsal dinner was on Friday night, Saturday was a ceremony with only 22 of their closest family and friends present, and then a larger reception was held on Sunday. — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026 On Thursday, ahead of the rehearsal dinner, The Hollywood Reporter spotted a white tent being raised up to the door of the VIP entrance to the arena. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 That community was at the heart of the entire wedding weekend, which began Friday with a rehearsal dinner and backyard welcome drinks hosted by Zuckerman’s brother-in-law Patrick Grybinas and his husband, Josh. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehearsal dinner

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“Rehearsal dinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rehearsal%20dinner. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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