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Valérie
VIP September 2019 Quebec

Rehearsal Dinner Attire

Valérie, on March 12, 2019 at 12:40 Posted in Wedding fashion 0 25
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We just recently started talking to my in-laws about the rehearsal dinner. We're happy to hear that they want to host it and are happy to keep it casual (our only request!). I was caught off guard when I was asked about what I was going to wear to it. Is that a thing? Do brides typically have a separate "special" outfit?


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We'd like to keep it casual at the in-laws' house/backyard/pool. So I can't imagine myself showing up in this fancy outfit. So I'm a bit at a loss here.


If you are having a rehearsal dinner, what are you planning on wearing (pictures optional, but always appreciated!)?

For those who aren't having a rehearsal dinner, what do you think you'd be wearing if you did have one?

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Latest activity by Robyn, on March 15, 2019 at 14:38
  • Robyn
    Super June 2019 Ontario
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    They are having it at a local restaurant (they have all their family functions there). I'm completely for re-wearing outfits! If I love it, I'm definitely gonna wear it again Smiley smile

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  • Meghan
    Devoted April 2019 Ontario
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    Thanks! I got it a while ago...I think I found it online at Forever 21

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  • Erin
    Super September 2019 Ontario
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    I ONLY buy dresses that can be worn more than once or for more than one event... Nothing worse than owning a gorgeous dress that you can never wear again!

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  • Erin
    Super September 2019 Ontario
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    Gorgeous! Where did you get it from??

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  • Valérie
    VIP September 2019 Quebec
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    That's such a great idea, wearing it at the reception!

    I'll definitely check them out, thank you Smiley laugh

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  • Valérie
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    The dress looks so comfy and flowy! Smiley smile

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  • Valérie
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    Multi-purpose dresses are the best! Smiley smile


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  • Valérie
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    Have they decided on a location yet?

    YES! I love it when you find a dress that can be worn again almost right away! I'm currently debating wearing an "old" dress to a wedding this Summer or buying a new one...but like when am I going to wear it again? hahaha.

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  • Valérie
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    It's so nice to see that a lot of brides are going casual with their rehearsal dinner! So many options for attire!

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  • Valérie
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    Great idea! I'll see if I could pull off jeans and white tee hahaha.

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  • M
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    I haven't bought one yet (only getting married in a couple months... feeling stressed, haha!), but I'm hoping to find a dress that I can wear to the rehearsal as well as the reception (after the first dance). A white dress, knee length, nice but not over the top. Check out Aliexpress - they are cheap, but it can take 5ish weeks to arrive

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  • Meghan
    Devoted April 2019 Ontario
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    I bought this dress to wear to my bridal shower (with black boots) and I am going to re-wear it at the rehearsal dinner as well. Ours will be in a pub so will be super casual.


    Rehearsal Dinner Attire 1


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  • Erin
    Super September 2019 Ontario
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    I was planning on buying a simple white cocktail or casual (but still nice) dress or something that I could wear to my shower, bachelorette, AND the rehearsal...

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  • Robyn
    Super June 2019 Ontario
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    My rehearsal is also a pre-wedding party thrown by my in-laws, and unfortunately, it will have to be formal Smiley sad I am buying a dress that I also plan on wearing for a portion of my engagement photos, and which I can rewear to a cousin's wedding in July.

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  • Allison
    Master October 2019 Ontario
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    I'm wearing a dress that doubles as a long shirt and leggings to mine. I want to be comfortable but still look nice. I'm not going out and buying a "special" outfit for it, just something I already own.

    I don't have a lot of "white" things but the dress in question is white and my wedding colours (teal and purple) so got that going lol

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  • Tori
    Top October 2019 Manitoba
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    I will be having a rehearsal dinner that is casual as well, and I will either wear a white dress or I will wear something that says Future Mrs. or Bride on it Smiley smile

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  • Casey
    Master October 2019 Ontario
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    We are also planning on keeping it super casual. I have 2 white tank tops, one says "Bride", the other says " wifey" i will most likely wear one of those with a pair of jeans.

    I think you could get away with a nice sun dress.

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  • Valérie
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    I hear you - I also don't own anything white. I think I'd go with something colourful and not outside my comfort zone, so that I can wear it again in the future!
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  • Bianca
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    Would you wear something white or are you open to any colour? I was thinking about wearing white for these events but tbh I don't own anything white (except for my soon-to-be wedding dress lol.

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  • Valérie
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    That's pretty nice that you can have your rehearsal dinner at the same place as your reception!

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  • Valérie
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    Yeah, I'll definitely have to think about it! I like the idea of wearing something new, for sure.

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  • Valérie
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    I never thought of it that way, thank you!! Makes total sense Smiley smile

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  • Peggy
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    Our rehearsal dinner is going to be at the reception hall after we've finished setting it up - we're going to set up tables on the dance floor with paper plates and napkins! So it'll be super casual - no special outfits for us!

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  • Bianca
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    Since your wedding is in September, you could pull of a sun dress if you're comfortable with that. I don't plan to have a "special" outfit, but I think I'll be wearing something new that will make me excited for the rehearsal.

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  • Leah
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    Our welcome dinner/rehearsal dinner will be casual and I’ll be casual but sharp. Like kind of what I’d wear for a casual birthday outing to show/express that I’m living my best life.

    I’ve known brides to wear a casual white outfit to their rehearsal dinner too. So maybe jeans and a cute top/sweater?
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