You’ve done months (maybe even YEARS) of wedding planning & preparation, and the big day is finally almost here!

Last stop?  Rehearsal dinner.

This week we’re reviewing everything you need to know for planning & hosting this extra special night with your family & friends.

We cover everything from the ceremony rehearsal itself to practical tips for hosting your loved ones afterwards.

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Naturally, I have a ton of creative alternatives to taking 50 of your closest friends & family out to eat at a nice restaurant ($$$).  Beyond just saving money, we’ll also cover:

• When to start planning (hint - it might be earlier than you think!)
• Personality-packed options for location and food selection
• Tips for keeping the night on pace and organized
• And meaningful touches that will be remembered beyond the wedding day.

This topic is so dear to me - I remember our rehearsal dinner as one of the most special nights of my life.  We grilled chicken, steak & veggies with our friends & family on the property where we got married, had all the fave drinks flowing, and a curated list of our favorite songs turned way up.  We laughed, talked & celebrated long past sunset, and it was an absolutely magical night. 

I wish all the same for you!

xo, Kara

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Tune in for answers to your wedding questions in a brand new episode of the Wedding Planning Podcast:

• Hosting tips for a casual micro-wedding the month after ceremony?
• We will already be technically married at our celebration - should we share this w/ our guests?
• What about the non-dancers at our reception?  Additional activiites?
• Choosing bridesmaids dilemma
• Controversy over suggesting what your guests "should" wear to the wedding celebration

>>> As always, you can submit your wedding questions here, or send me an email:  k a r a {at} weddingplanningpodcast.co

>>> Keep in touch on Instagram!  Follow @weddingplanningpodcast 

If you’re newly engaged and wondering where to even begin with with your wedding plans, then you’ll definitely want to grab a FREE Wedding Planning Podcast Engagement Starter Kit.  
I’ve packaged up a 4-part bonus audio series that reveals 3 essential keys to a stress-free and FUN wedding planning experience.  Better yet, you’ll have instant access to EIGHT additional bonus planning resources, each carefully designed to make your engagement season full of joy, and free from overwhelm.

This is a completely FREE gift from me to you, and I hope you love it!

Get professional help planning your dream honeymoon when you email susan@susanstravelservices.com . Don't forget to mention the Wedding Planning Podcast for $50 off your booking!

Get ready for a jam-packed Wedding Q&A show, full of your planning questions & concerns!  Here's a sampling of what's on the menu this week:

• How much alcohol to buy? >>> click here for one of my favorite hosting tools ever (and tune in to my full answer for lots more helpful tips on the topic!)
• What can we expect for the price of flowers?
• Who pays for the bridal shower, & should I offer to help? >>> click here for blog post "Practical Bridal Shower Gift Ideas"
• Fiance doesn't want any wedding party at all, but I do.  How to proceed?
• Rehearsal dinner options are way too expensive.  Advice on making it more affordable?
• Should we hire a babysitter for our reception?
• Do we have to seat wedding party members with their dates?

SUBMIT YOUR WEDDING QUESTIONS HERE.

YES, it's totally annonymous, YES I really want to hear from you, and no - I won't use your name or voice on the show!

Thanks for being here, and we'll meet again next week!

Cheers,
Kara

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