| ehearsal dinner is a wonderful opportunity for the | | | | Another idea is to place a bunch of freshly |
| family of the bride and groom to come together | | | | snipped flowers in a casual vessel, such as peonies |
| the day before the wedding. A relaxed | | | | in a pitcher or hydrangeas in a galvanized tin pail. |
| atmosphere is often best, as it allows everyone a | | | | The elegant flowers and the informal vases will |
| chance to mix and mingle before the big day. | | | | help to create the desired atmosphere of relaxed |
| Take a look at these great ideas for casual chic | | | | elegance. Serve great food, like a crab or lobster |
| rehearsal dinners. | | | | boil on the beach, along with fresh ears of corn. |
| Informal does not have to mean unstylish. A | | | | The food is not fancy, but it is festive, which is |
| party can be casual, but still have style and a hint | | | | ideal. Another idea is to place a bunch of freshly |
| of elegance. That is the perfect blend for a | | | | snipped flowers in a casual vessel, such as peonies |
| rehearsal dinner. The venue can be almost | | | | in a pitcher or hydrangeas in a galvanized tin pail. |
| anything, including a scenic park, private room in a | | | | The elegant flowers and the informal vases will |
| restaurant, or even the beach. What will give your | | | | help to create the desired atmosphere of relaxed |
| relaxed dinner style is the details: great food, | | | | elegance. Don't forget the lobster bibs! |
| pretty decorations, and of course a great looking | | | | In the autumn, create a casual chic rehearsal |
| outfit for the bride-to-be. | | | | dinner with colorful mums in wicker baskets. |
| Flowers make nice rehearsal dinner decorations, | | | | Hearty comfort foods prepared well will be crowd |
| but they do not need to be as extravagant as | | | | favorites. Things like homemade mac-n-cheese |
| what you might choose for the wedding reception | | | | and apple pie would be big hits for the dinner |
| itself. Some people might, but there is truly no | | | | menu. In the winter months, create a casual chic |
| need to plan a rehearsal dinner which costs almost | | | | party with white branches instead of flowers for |
| as much as the wedding. Choose beautiful | | | | the table decorations. Hot cocoa with fresh |
| seasonal blossoms, and then display them simply | | | | marshmallows would be a terrific after dinner |
| in a way that allows the inherent grace of the | | | | drink to serve. |
| flowers to shine. For a spring rehearsal dinner, a | | | | Finally, always remember that the bride and |
| really cute decoration would be small white | | | | groom set the tone for the rehearsal dinner. The |
| ceramic flower pots with handpainted polka dots | | | | bride should definitely wear a cute dress, even if |
| in lime, pink, yellow, and lilac. Any combination of | | | | the location is very casual. A white knee length |
| the colors would work, or select one favorite to | | | | sundress with a simple pair of pearl earrings would |
| use throughout the room. Fill the diminutive pots | | | | be lovely for a warm weather party. In the cooler |
| with flowering bulbs like mini daffodils or hyacinth. | | | | months, if a dress felt like too much, the bride |
| Very sweet, but not too formal, perfect for a | | | | could choose to wear a beautiful cashmere |
| casual chic rehearsal dinner. | | | | sweater with a pencil skirt and stylish boots, along |
| In the summertime, decoration options abound. | | | | with her pearl earrings and a few charm bracelets. |
| For a rehearsal dinner at the beach, why not skip | | | | As for the groom, he can skip the tie if he wants, |
| flowers and place hurricane lanterns in piles of | | | | but it would look nice to wear a jacket for at |
| sand with a few shells on each table? As a bonus, | | | | least the beginning of the party. With the bride |
| the same hurricanes can do double duty as vases | | | | and groom looking so stylish, it will surely be a |
| for floral displays at the wedding the next day. | | | | casual chic rehearsal dinner to remember! |