Couples who choose to book accommodation near their venue for a rehearsal dinner have found it an easy way to familiarise themselves with their venue and reduce the possible stress of travel time on the day. On top of that, gathering all their closest friends and family the night prior offers a wholesome way for families and old friends to connect outside of the busyness of the big day.
Let’s explore below why many British couples are embracing this American tradition, and why you should too.
Reduced stress
Staying nearby mitigates much of the last-minute stress, it prevents any unnecessary and unplanned delays, not to mention the costly back-and-forth travel which may cut in on the crucial time that you should be spending enjoying the festivities.
Relaxed atmosphere
Rehearsal dinners and pre-party gatherings offer an intimate moment to bring together your closest loved one. This makes for a laid back and enjoyable build-up to the ceremony that everyone will cherish for years to come.
Getting comfortable
Familiarity with your venue gives you the worthwhile chance to practice your best wedding walk, play with your layout and ease those building nerves during the runway to the big day by ironing out any last-minute kinks and easing nerves.
Family connections
The wedding rehearsal dinner is the perfect experience for families to connect and share together in a care free environment, it’s the ideal icebreaker to create bonds that will carry through to the next day when it may be difficult for everyone to connect and catchup making the day more casual and relaxed.
Streamline deliveries
Allowing suppliers the opportunity to deliver the day before will take off some time pressure as well as helping to minimise the amount of moving parts on the day. This helps keep all the ducks in their row and facilitates a smooth running wedding day by ticking boxes before the ceremony.
Flexible schedule
Having the venue’s availability also allows for added flexibility in managing those inevitable delays, keeping timelines and timetables less rigid helps lower the stakes for everything running as planned.
Tried and true tradition
Americans have traditionally embraced the rehearsal dinner as a norm in their culture for all of these reasons. Lately we are seeing a trend of many UK couples embracing this for all the added bonuses that go hand in hand with the night-before wedding party.
Rehearsal dinners, welcome evenings and night before get togethers are a key choice emerging for UK wedding trends 2027. Whether a drinks party, pizza night in the garden, alfresco dining or a wholesome family meal, many couples are choosing the night before to bring together their loved ones and set the tone for their wedding weekend.
We love this new idea and have curated our own signature night prior experience for couples to enjoy either pizza and prosecco in the granary or alfresco dining on the festoon-lit patio. Don’t hesitate to reach out for details, packages and availability. We’re here to support you every step of the way to make your day just as you imagined