What festivities should take place during the rehearsal dinner?
Even though this is a relaxed atmosphere, it is nice to have some sort of agenda so that a welcome from the host/hostess can be given, as well as toasts by those who will not be toasting on the wedding day (those other than the bestman and maid/matron of honor). If the groom’s family is hosting the dinner, the father of the groom can begin with a welcome and toast to the couple. Then the bride’s father may toast the couple followed by the attendants and guests. This is also a good time when the groom can give his gifts to his groomsman (the bride gives her gifts to bridesmaids at the bridal luncheon held earlier that day).
