Showing posts with label Rehearsal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rehearsal. Show all posts
May 19, 2010
Divine Damask. Rehearsal Dinner Invitations
January 24, 2010
Q & A. Rehearsal Dinner Speeches
Q: Who is supposed to give toasts at the rehearsal dinner? And what about the reception?
A: It really is who ever the bride and groom wants to give a toast, but the best rule of thumb is that the first toast is always given by the person who is hosting the event.
Rehearsal Dinner: The Groom's father, who is usually the host, stands up first. Then the best man and the maid of honor. Sometimes, each of the bridesmaids and groomsmen are asked to say something that night as well, or they present together. This is where opening the floor up to everyone can get out of hand, so make sure to communicate that to everyone.
Reception: The Bride's father, who is usually the host, gives the first toast. After that, it depends on if the MOH and BM want to give a toast. In my opinion (although it's up to the B&G) you keep these short and sweet with the fewer people the better, because guests want to get back to the reception.
Talk to each member of the wedding party first and give them the guidelines of who will be speaking. It's best to communicate that so you don't have what is thought of as an open floor for people to go on and on with speeches.
A: It really is who ever the bride and groom wants to give a toast, but the best rule of thumb is that the first toast is always given by the person who is hosting the event.
Rehearsal Dinner: The Groom's father, who is usually the host, stands up first. Then the best man and the maid of honor. Sometimes, each of the bridesmaids and groomsmen are asked to say something that night as well, or they present together. This is where opening the floor up to everyone can get out of hand, so make sure to communicate that to everyone.
Reception: The Bride's father, who is usually the host, gives the first toast. After that, it depends on if the MOH and BM want to give a toast. In my opinion (although it's up to the B&G) you keep these short and sweet with the fewer people the better, because guests want to get back to the reception.
Talk to each member of the wedding party first and give them the guidelines of who will be speaking. It's best to communicate that so you don't have what is thought of as an open floor for people to go on and on with speeches.
October 21, 2009
Brinkley-Kinslow Rehearsal.
Danielle and Kris were married this past Saturday at First Baptist Church in downtown Nashville. The rehearsal went so smoothly...after everyone showed up a little tardy due to Nashville Predators game traffic! Some pictures above are of the bridal party. I especially love the one on the bottom right with Danielle's stunning daughter.
Next, we were off to the Rehearsal Dinner at Sunset Grill. The food, staff and venue were wonderful - I would recommend this place to all brides for their rehearsal dinners. They have a fabulous private room for events such as this. Cocktails were served as guests arrived with a slide show of the couple's favorite memories on the back wall. Notice the menus and place cards? They added a special and personable detail to the space. The bridesmaids presented the couple with a framed picture to use at the reception as a guest book - something the bride never got around to doing on her own and wanted so badly for her reception. Speeches were given by all...and let me tell you...it was a joyous occasion without a dry eye in the house. This couple is so in love and so perfect for each other.
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