rehearsal dinner

noun

: a formal meal after a wedding rehearsal for the people participating in a wedding ceremony

Examples of rehearsal dinner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But the wedding festivities actually began the night prior when a new McBee family tradition was born during the rehearsal dinner. —

Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024 These lend themselves to so many types of occasions and needs, from a casual rehearsal dinner and a night at the ballet to spur-of-the-moment drinks at the hotel bar. —

Liz Doupnik, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024 The evening before the ceremony, Justin and Hailey hosted a rehearsal dinner for close friends and family at the resort's Moreland Landing. —

Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024 The rehearsal dinner at the Case Study House owned by the couple’s friend Gina Correll also doubled as their own take on a Gaye Holud. —

Shelby Wax, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rehearsal dinner

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