Tag Archives: Rehearsal Dinner

In this modern day of transient lifestyles, wedding guest lists contain relatives and friends traveling from both coasts. To make the most of the time couples can spend with their friends and family members, brides and grooms are planning wedding weekends and hosting multiple events in unique venues. The wedding weekend consists of numerous parties and activities centering around guests getting to know each other while enabling the bride and groom time to relax and enjoy catching up with friends and family. A wedding weekend agenda typically goes like this: The Ice Breaker This party is usually held on the Thursday evening prior to the wedding. This dinner has replaced the traditional rehearsal dinner as it is often the first time the bride and groom’s families meet. It’s a good idea to keep this event on the casual and fun side, incorporating themes like a barbecue or Hawaiian luau. Bridal Party Outings These events are designed to …

From engagement parties to wedding receptions, do you know how to party with style? Michael Evans of Helga's Caterers tells us how.

The holidays are just around the corner and that means engagement season. Get the jump on wedding planning with this helpful list of catering questions.

As one of the perks to being the publisher of this website and its companion planning guide, I get invited to some great events. I recently enjoyed two exemplary NoVA restaurants that cater to daytime wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners - and even off premise catering.

 Hospitality, great food and an interactive dining experience await you and your rehearsal dinner guests at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse in Tysons Corner.