What Should I Wear To My Wedding Rehearsal Dinner?
Not sure what to wear to your wedding rehearsal dinner or the night before the big day? Your wedding is approaching and while all eyes are on your wedding day look there’s another important outfit you need to plan as the bride…your wedding rehearsal dinner attire. This may be the last outfit you’ll wear in front of your wedding guests before your wedding gown…so, no pressure for a perfect wedding rehearsal dinner outfit!
In this rehearsal dinner fashion post we’ll walk you through selecting what to wear at your rehearsal dinner as the bride. From dresses, to jumpsuits, to accessories…you won’t want to miss this wedding rehearsal dinner advice and inspiration.
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Confidence Is Key
Feeling confident in your rehearsal dinner outfit is so, so important! You’re the bride and you want to enjoy every moment of your wedding weekend and pre-wedding festivities. When it comes your to your rehearsal dinner, be sure you choose something that you’re comfortable and confident in.
You don’t want to be fighting with straps that aren’t fitting quite right….or worrying if your skirt is a little too short. Select an outfit that is your style. This isn’t the event to step out of your comfort zone, at least not too far! Make sure to take the time to try on your outfits and be sure that you don’t require any alterations. If you do, be sure to get those completed in a timely manner so you have your outfit all ready to go for your wedding rehearsal!
Don’t Upstage Your Wedding Dress
You heard that right…let your wedding dress be the shining star of the weekend. This might mean that you opt for something totally different for your rehearsal dinner. Don’t take this the wrong way because you’re still the star at the rehearsal dinner and your rehearsal dinner outfit can have a moment all of its own…but make it different than the wedding day look!
If you’re going with a ball gown for your wedding dress maybe opt for a slimmer style of dress for a chic look at your rehearsal dinner.
And for the brides going with a classic wedding dress on wedding day…maybe you choose something totally unique for your rehearsal dinner outfit. Jumpsuits!
Find Your Style With Your Theme or Venue
Once you’ve decided if you are team dress or jumpsuit for your rehearsal dinner outfit, you’ll need to decide on style. This is the best piece of fashion advice to steer you in the right direction…match your fashion style to your rehearsal dinner theme or venue.
When your rehearsal dinner has a specific theme or focus for the night it can really help you in selecting your style. For casual rehearsal dinner themes like backyard bbq’s or pizza dinner, you can go for an easy-breezy look that has a little swing to it.
For a more formal affair or a three course meal, you’ll want to lean more towards a cocktail dress or a formal jumpsuit.
Choosing your rehearsal dinner outfit style to the tune of your event’s theme doesn’t mean costumes or cheesy looks, it just helps you to decide how casual or formal to dress.
Finishing Touches & Accessories
After you’ve selected your attire for the rehearsal dinner…you’ll need to complete your look. Don’t forget those finishing touches. You’ll want to prepare your hair and makeup for this look, as well as accessories.
If you’re a no-muss no-fuss kinda gal, maybe you’ll opt to do your own hair and makeup. If that’s the case, be sure to have the make-up must-haves for your rehearsal dinner look packed away in a bag ahead of time so you don’t misplace anything!
For those brides who like to hire the pro’s for every wedding event…be sure to book your hair and makeup artists ahead of time.
Then comes, accessories! Your outfit is one thing but the accessories are another. From headbands, to purses, to shoes and more, you’ll want to be sure your outfit plan is complete so you aren’t scrambling last minute to find that perfect something to finish it off.
Don’t Forget The Fun
As the bride, every wedding related event is special and oh-so-important. Take the opportunity to have a little fun with this one! Your rehearsal dinner might be the perfect opportunity to choose something a little flirty or a lot of fun.
Don’t stress…enjoy the experience of shopping for a selecting your rehearsal dinner outfit. This experience is once in a lifetime and it will be gone before you know it…so enjoy it!
Choose a rehearsal dinner dress or jumpsuit you love - something that makes you smile, that shows off your joy!
Now, it’s time to get shopping! Taking the time to plan out your rehearsal dinner outfit ahead of time will make you confident and relaxed as your wedding weekend approaches. For more rehearsal dinner fashion inspiration check out our other blog posts for rehearsal dinner dresses, jumpsuits and accessories.
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