The rehearsal dinner has become the kick-off to the weekend wedding festivities, so why not make sure it’s as special as your wedding day itself. Here are some fun ideas to make the rehearsal dinner memorable without going over the top.

Be creative with your rehearsal dinner. It’s a fun way to show your personalities, likes and tastes. Are you the sporty couple? Have your rehearsal dinner at a local sports restaurant with big screen TV’s and burgers and wings. Don’t feel like going out to eat? Have a backyard potluck with family favorite recipes and yard games. It is nice to keep your rehearsal dinner casual. You are going to be dressed up for the next 12 hours at the wedding the next day, so might as well be comfortable at your rehearsal dinner.

Want to make it even more fun? Do something besides dinner. Spend the evening at a park for the option of playing volleyball, basketball or softball. Go to a game place so your guests and bowl, play darts or pool.

Do something fun for your rehearsal dinner, but keep it simple and take it easy. After you and your fiancé have worked so hard to plan your wedding, you deserve to enjoy the evening with friends and family.

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