How to Use rehearsal dinner in a Sentence

rehearsal dinner

noun
  • The star of the rehearsal dinner—minus the couple, of course—is the food.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Our son is getting married soon, and there won’t be a rehearsal dinner for my spouse and me to host.
    Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin, oregonlive, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Dear Miss Manners: Our son is getting married soon, and there won’t be a rehearsal dinner for my spouse and me to host.
    Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2023
  • On Friday night, Quinn and Dexter held their rehearsal dinner on the very beach where they got engaged.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Others are wearing it while pregnant and one even opted for the sweater dress for a rehearsal dinner.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Ahead, the best rehearsal dinner guest dresses for every dress code and season.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 22 June 2023
  • Their rehearsal dinner was at the bar Silver Light Tavern, across from their apartment on the night before the wedding.
    Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Try it with a baroque pearl necklace and open-toe mules for a beach wedding, or a metallic sandal heel for a vineyard rehearsal dinner.
    Halie Lesavage, harpersbazaar.com, 29 Apr. 2023
  • Much like the rehearsal dinner, the reception was pretty standard for a bunch of mega-millionaires..
    Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff tied the knot over the weekend, but only after Swifties made quite a scene outside their rehearsal dinner.
    Brendan Morrow, The Week, 21 Aug. 2023
  • And then there’s a rehearsal dinner, which sometimes you’re expected to contribute to as well.
    Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Darcey was still holding a grudge against Georgi for revealing their secret hookup at the rehearsal dinner.
    Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2023
  • The wedding itself will be a three-day-long event, involving travel, the rehearsal dinner, the wedding, and a brunch afterward.
    Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 13 Apr. 2024
  • The rehearsal dinner and welcome reception took place at Westlake Village Inn, with a farewell pool party the day after the wedding.
    Michael Lee Simpson, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
  • The retailer teamed with The Knot to design 52 women's and men's pieces perfect for every type of wedding event, from the rehearsal dinner to the actual nuptials.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Then there was a rehearsal dinner, followed by a welcome party at the beach pavilion featuring karaoke for all who came to celebrate.
    Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
  • For instance, my niece and the future sister-in-law were in charge of planning the rehearsal dinner and my niece was also in charge of coordinating reception drinks.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024
  • Historical architecture and green spaces make this a charming venue for your wedding weekend, from the rehearsal dinner to the farewell brunch.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Or, if an extended honeymoon is important to you, the concession may be little to no time off before the rehearsal dinner.
    Vogue, 9 Nov. 2023
  • If your rehearsal dinner is a more relaxed affair, a strapless cotton midi, like Toteme’s, will work perfectly.
    Cortne Bonilla, harpersbazaar.com, 2 June 2023
  • The day before the ceremony, Pepin posted photos to her Instagram account from the rehearsal dinner.
    Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The rehearsal dinner the following evening felt like a classic Italian family dinner.
    Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2023
  • The wedding festivities kicked off with a rehearsal dinner on Thursday, May 2, where Katie chose a sentimental look for the occasion.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
  • Our editors also love the relaxed elegance of Reiss’s linen dress, which would work well for your aunt’s birthday celebration or your rehearsal dinner.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 June 2024
  • Consider them as a fun addition for an after party dress, or rehearsal dinner outfit.
    Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
  • Also think holistically about your wedding weekend and curate pieces that can fit for your welcome party, rehearsal dinner, and even day-after brunch.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 18 June 2024
  • The same day, Godwin posted another slideshow from her rehearsal dinner where the bride-to-be sipped champagne outside a beautiful garden in France along with photos of the happy couple and dinner attendees.
    Amy Rosner, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Their rehearsal dinner doubled as a traditional Nigerian ceremony to pay respect to the groom's heritage on his father's side.
    Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
  • The notables also attended a rehearsal dinner for the ceremony on Friday.
    Chris Jordan, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2023
  • The pair kicked off their weekend wedding festivities with a rehearsal dinner at Capital Grille and a Baskin-Robbins custom cake for dessert, before joining their 140 guests at a private residence for the ceremony.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023

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