How To Plan A Rehearsal Dinner
Top wedding pros share their expertise on ways to plan this significant and personal celebration. By Elizabeth Jenkins; from Summer 2006
PLAY MUSIC
Scott Corridan advises using live music that’s subtle. “You don’t want a nine-piece band,” he says, “but perhaps an acoustic guitar or a jazz combo.” Todd Fiscus of Todd Event Design in Dallas loves matching music and cuisine, for example by having a koto player at an Asian-theme dinner. If live music isn’t in the budget, simply pop in a CD or hook up your iPod to an audio system.
ASSIGN SEATING
To avoid chaos, says Laurie Arons, assign guests to specific tables. Phoenix planner Amy Mancuso, who coordinated Gena Lee Nolin’s wedding, encourages mixing guests from different families so everyone can get to know one another before the ceremony.
Scott Corridan advises using live music that’s subtle. “You don’t want a nine-piece band,” he says, “but perhaps an acoustic guitar or a jazz combo.” Todd Fiscus of Todd Event Design in Dallas loves matching music and cuisine, for example by having a koto player at an Asian-theme dinner. If live music isn’t in the budget, simply pop in a CD or hook up your iPod to an audio system.
ASSIGN SEATING
To avoid chaos, says Laurie Arons, assign guests to specific tables. Phoenix planner Amy Mancuso, who coordinated Gena Lee Nolin’s wedding, encourages mixing guests from different families so everyone can get to know one another before the ceremony.
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