Rehearsal Dinner
Q – Who plans the rehearsal dinner?
A – It’s customary for the parents of the groom to entertain the wedding party and the families with a dinner after the wedding rehearsal. This dinner can be hosted by anyone, however. The idea is to give everyone a chance to socialize and get acquainted before the big day.
Q – How to choose a date and time?
A – Usually the same day as your rehearsal at the church. It kicks off the wedding festivities.
Q- Does PWP recommend any restaurants for rehearsal dinners?
A – Yes, we recommend Rare650, Seventh Street Café, Blackstone Restaurant, The Inn at Fox Hollow and The Rose Hunt Restaurant. All of these restaurants are apart of the Scotto Brothers Family.
Q- Do I have to have a rehearsal dinner if my ceremony will be at the same place as my reception and the rehearsal will be on the day of the Wedding?
A – No, the only time you should have a rehearsal dinner is if you are getting your bridal party together before the wedding, for a rehearsal.
Q- Do you know of any places where I can have my rehearsal dinner?
A – PWP recommends
Blackstone Steakhouse ~ www.blackstonesteakhouse.com ~ 631.271.7780
Rose Hunt Restaurant & Lounge ~ www.thefoxhollow.com ~ 516.921.1415
Rare650 Steakhouse ~ www.rare650.com ~ 516.496.8000
Seventh Street Café ~ www.seventhstreetcafe.com ~ 516.747.7575
Q – Do I have to invite the kids in my bridal party to the dinner?
A – Depending on the time of the dinner and if the parents are in the bridal party would determine if an invitation should be extended to the children. We do suggest the children do attend the actual rehearsal to help calm any nerves before the big day.
Rentals
Q – When do I get my deposit back?
A- If you paid by credit card and you return the money box in perfect condition. You will get your deposit the day you return your money box. If you have decided to at the tiem of renting the money box that you used cash or check. It does take some time since it does have to be processed through corporate.
Q – If I have a safe in my bridal suite, do I still need to rent a money box?
A – Having a money box is important because all night long guests will approach you with there envelopes and you will not want to be going back and forth to your bridal suite. A money box is usually placed to the side of your dais, where you can easily slip in envelopes throughout the night.
Q – Does PWP have rentals?
A – Yes, PWP carries a variety of different rental items; you can call PWP at anytime to schedule a rental appointment.
Q – Do you rent money boxes?
A - PWP rents a variety of items. Some of them are money boxes, bird cages, and shower rentals. Contact PWP at info@perfectweddingplanner.com for more information on rentals.
Q- Do I have to pick up my rental or do you deliver it?
A – You can pick up your rental at PWP up to 48 hours prior to your event.