Rehearsal Dinner Invitations

Elegant Rehearsal Dinner Invitations for Your Wedding

Your rehearsal dinner is an important milestone before your big day—a chance to gather with your closest friends and family for a memorable evening. With Shutterfly, you can design beautiful and custom rehearsal dinner invitations that reflect your unique wedding theme and style. From personalized photo invitations to choosing premium paper options, we offer countless ways to make your rehearsal dinner invites just as special as the occasion itself.

How to Customize Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Invitations

Planning a wedding is about creating moments that feel deeply personal, and your rehearsal dinner is no exception. Shutterfly’s range of customization features allows you to bring your vision to life, ensuring your invitations set the perfect tone for the evening.

1. Customize your text and wording: At Shutterfly, you have full control over the wording of your wedding rehearsal dinner invitations. Share all the important information like the date, time, and location, and even add a heartfelt message that speaks to the theme or tone of your wedding weekend. Choose from a variety of font styles and colors to make your text stand out, ensuring your invites reflect the formality of your event—whether it's casual and intimate or elegant and formal.
2. Choose your invitation shape:Make a statement with the shape of your invitation. Shutterfly offers a range of trim styles, from traditional straight edges to more unique options like scalloped, bracketed, and rounded corners. These special touches add visual interest and set your rehearsal dinner invitations apart from the ordinary. Experiment with different shapes to find the perfect fit for your wedding’s theme and formality.
3. Personalize the colors: Matching your rehearsal dinner invitations to your wedding colors is a breeze with Shutterfly. Select from pre-designed color schemes, or go custom by choosing specific colors that match your overall wedding palette. Whether you’re going for soft pastels, rich jewel tones, or modern neutrals, you can easily adjust the colors to align with your wedding day theme, creating a seamless experience from your invites to your big day.
4. Add photos: If you'd like to add an even more personal element, Shutterfly offers the option to include a photo on some of our rehearsal dinner invitation designs. You could showcase an engagement photo, a fun candid, or a meaningful moment that resonates with your guests. This small touch makes your invitations not just informative, but also a cherished keepsake.
5. Select your paper type: Enhance your invitations by choosing from Shutterfly’s premium paper options. Opt for our signature smooth cardstock for a classic feel or select a pearl shimmer finish to add a subtle, glamorous sheen to your wedding rehearsal dinner invites. Our high-quality paper ensures that your invitations look beautiful and feel substantial, leaving a lasting impression on your guests.

6. Coordinate envelopes: Make sure your rehearsal dinner invitations are beautifully packaged from the moment they arrive in your guests’ mailboxes. Choose from a range of colored envelopes to complement your invitation design. Additionally, Shutterfly offers free envelope address printing to save you time and ensure a polished, professional look. 

By combining these customization options, you can create rehearsal dinner invitations that are truly one-of-a-kind and designed to fit the atmosphere of your special night. With Shutterfly’s range of personalization options, you have the freedom to craft invites that reflect the personality of your wedding celebration.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rehearsal Dinner Invites

What is proper etiquette for rehearsal dinner invitations?
Rehearsal dinner invitations are typically sent out 4-6 weeks before the event. It's important to include all key details, such as the time, location, dress code, and RSVP information. Additionally, the tone of the invitation should match the formality of the dinner, whether it's a casual gathering or a more formal event. Find more tips with our guide on Rehearsal Dinner Invitation Wording & Etiquette.

Whose name comes first on a rehearsal dinner invitation?
Traditionally, the host of the rehearsal dinner (usually the groom's parents) is listed first. However, you can adjust the format based on your family dynamics or preferences. If the bride and groom are hosting, their names can be listed first, followed by the invitation details.

Who gets invited to a rehearsal dinner?
The guest list for a rehearsal dinner typically includes the immediate families of the bride and groom, the wedding party, and any out-of-town guests. You can also invite close friends or others who have had a significant role in planning or participating in your wedding events.

What other wedding stationery can I personalize with Shutterfly?
Shutterfly offers a wide range of wedding stationery options, including:

• Save the Date Cards: Announce your wedding date with beautifully designed cards that can be personalized with photos and custom text.
• Wedding Invitations: Create stunning invitations that reflect the tone of your big day, with options for premium paper, foil accents, and more.
• Wedding RSVP Cards: Make it easy for your guests to respond with matching response cards that coordinate with your invitations.
• Thank You Cards: After the wedding, show your appreciation with personalized thank you cards featuring a photo or custom message.

What’s the difference between a rehearsal dinner and a welcome dinner?
A rehearsal dinner is typically for the wedding party, immediate family, and close friends who are involved in the wedding rehearsal. A welcome dinner, on the other hand, is often a larger event that includes all out-of-town guests or anyone attending the wedding. It’s a great way to kick off the wedding festivities and give your guests more time to mingle and celebrate together before the big day.