rehearsal dinner
noun
US
: a formal meal after a wedding rehearsal for the people participating in a wedding ceremony
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From the get-go, Vespaio was incredibly kind and communicative when planning our rehearsal dinner.
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The majority of wedding celebrations now span two to three days (71 percent), necessitating planning for multiple events beyond the main day, such as the rehearsal dinner (75 percent), welcome drinks (26 percent), after party (27 percent), and day-after brunch (21 percent).
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Traditional Restaurant Rehearsal Dinner A restaurant rehearsal dinner is a favorite for a reason.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
We got engaged there, had our rehearsal dinner there and have celebrated numerous family occasions there.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The majority of wedding celebrations now span two to three days (71 percent), necessitating planning for multiple events beyond the main day, such as the rehearsal dinner (75 percent), welcome drinks (26 percent), after party (27 percent), and day-after brunch (21 percent).
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Traditional Restaurant Rehearsal Dinner A restaurant rehearsal dinner is a favorite for a reason.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
We got engaged there, had our rehearsal dinner there and have celebrated numerous family occasions there.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Rehearsal dinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rehearsal%20dinner. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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