As if planning a wedding isn’t expensive enough, the rehearsal dinner can be another budget-buster. It used to be that one set of parents took the expense of one night, and the other set, the other. These days, most couples are shouldering the cost of all of the planning and festivities. But here’s the thing – it doesn’t have to be so costly! Here are five creative and inexpensive ways to throw an amazing rehearsal dinner without breaking the bank from our wedding caterer in North Augusta experts!
Potluck
Ask your guests to bring their favorite dish. Having people pitch in is a great way to get your guests involved. It will also ensure that everyone has something they like. Plus, it allows you to save money on food costs while still providing plenty of eats for everyone at the party. You can hire our wedding caterer in North Augusta experts to make the main dish and let your guests do the rest!
Picnic in the Park
Grab some blankets and baskets full of food (or better yet, have everyone make their picnic basket). Next, head over to Hitchcock Woods for an afternoon picnic with all your family and friends! Not only will this save on decorations, drinks, and entertainment costs; you’ll be able to enjoy the outdoors with your loved ones. Now that the new park at Hitchcock Woods is open, you have plenty of benches and paths to make things spectacular!
Host at Home With Our Caterer in North Augusta Expertise!
Invite family and friends over for an evening at home and think of it as an old-fashioned house party! Serve up some snacks, drinks, music, and dancing. It’s sure to be a night that no one will forget! You can even ask guests to bring their own bottles of wine or beer. People know that you are doing a whole lot and will be more than happy to help with set up and tear down!
Barbecue Party
Fire up the grill and invite everyone over for some good old-fashioned barbecue fun! Serve up burgers, hot dogs, or other tasty treats, while enjoying each other’s company around the fire pit or backyard patio. Your guests will love being able to relax in a more casual atmosphere while celebrating your upcoming nuptials with close family & friends.
BYOB Pizza Night
Who doesn’t love pizza? Gather together everyone who’ll be attending your wedding rehearsal dinner and order some pizzas from your favorite joint. You’ll get bonus points if you can find one that offers delivery deals! Have each person bring their own beverage of choice (BYOB) so that you don’t have to worry about supplying alcohol. Then, just sit back & enjoy quality time with those closest to you before the big day arrives! We can also work with you to find inexpensive and easy food to prepare and deliver.
No matter what type of rehearsal dinner you decide on, remember that it doesn’t have to cost a lot. With these five ideas, there are tons of ways that couples can throw an amazing wedding rehearsal dinner without sacrifice. So, go ahead & get creative when planning yours today! After all, it’s not how much money is spent that makes a celebration special; it’s who’s there celebrating with you! At Catering by the Deft Chef, we have the experience and creativity to help you cut costs, while still making things taste amazing. Reserve your date today!