rehearsal dinner
(US) A formal dinner for the people participating in a wedding ceremony, usually held after the wedding rehearsal on the night before the ceremony itself.
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(US) A formal dinner for the people participating in a wedding ceremony, usually held after the wedding rehearsal on the night before the ceremony itself.
The rehearsal dinner was held at a fancy restaurant.
“Since when do wedding dates go to the rehearsal dinner? Ughh need another dress.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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