Okay, I am going to a wedding on Sunday, and have been invited to the reheasal dinner on Saturday night (no, I’m not in the wedding). The dinner is at what I assume to be a very nice restaurant in Cleveland, and is being hosted by the parents of the groom. I don’t know them at all - I’m friends with the bride, and know the groom only slightly. But this is clearly a nice deal, and I want to let his parents know that I appreciate the invitation. Is this appropriate? Any suggestions?
I’m not sure you’re obligated to bring any gift. Maybe a card would do the trick.
If you were in the wedding party, I think the bride and groom are obligated to get you something…but if you’re invited to the rehersal party, just have fun and let the hosts and other guests that you’re happy to be there.
I could be way off base…my social skills need improvement…excuse me while I scratch my ass.
A nice thank you note is never inappropriate – even flowers sent a day or two after the rehearsal if you feel the dinner warrents more than a little extra effort. I’ve never seen or heard of a hostess gift brought to a rehearsal dinner, though. Might make the other guests uncomfortable. Therefore, I’d skip it and just send a thank you note. A nice thank you note is never inappropriate. You could also have flowers sent a day or two after the rehearsal if you feel the dinner warrants more than a little extra effort.