Help! Need Rehearsal Dinner Ideas!

[crystalllize]

So, DF and I are having a difficult time figuring out what we'd like to do with our guests the night before our wedding. We've gone back and forth on the idea of a dessert party, but I'm having difficulty justifying spending almost $2,000 on ice cream and brownies!

We don't have a specific budget, but I just want to feel like I'm getting my money's worth, you know? So, what did the rest of you do? Did you do a dessert party? Was it worth the money? What about a sit down dinner? Or are there other options that I just haven't thought of yet? Help!

 

[lurkyloo]

Let's see, off the top of my head... beach BBQ, pizza party, mini-golfing, Ft. Wilderness hayride, dinner in a restaurant, meet 'n' greet at the hotel, IllumiNations/Fantasmic!/Wishes dinner party or dessert party, Safari & Karibu Dinner in Animal Kingdom, Beauty & the Beast/Nemo show and dinner in DHS (but I s'pose you don't want to make the rehearsal dinner more spectacular than your wedding reception! )

The possibilities are pretty much endless, but they can be grouped into a few types: Are you envisioning a private catered event (casual or formal; inside a park or outside), dinner at a restaurant, a casual get-together (like in a hotel room/villa); or a fun group activity (with or without a meal)? That will help narrow it down.

 

[Ann117]

Not sure what exactly you are looking for but I am having mine at a restaurant in downtown Disney called Paridesio 37. Its a fun place and it has live entertainment every night we don't have a separate room though more like a separate area. There are stairs that take you up a little bit and our party will be sat there. Here is the menu and price is only $38 per person.

[FONT=&quot]~Appetizer Course~[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Served sharing style[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Caribbean Crab and Fish Fritters[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Crab Meat, Shrimp, Fish, Peppers & Cilantro Fritters Fried to a Golden Brown and served with a Coconut Lime Dipping Sauce[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Mexican Chips & Salsa[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]fresh Corn Tortilla Chips with Housemade Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Argentinean Chorizo& Beef Skewers [/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Chorizo Sausage Seasoned with Argentinean Spices and Grilled Skirt Steak[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]with Mushroom Ceviche[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]~Entrée Course~[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Guest’s selection of[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Chilean Style Salmon[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Skewered Grilled Salmon Served with a Tomato Vinaigrette and Cilantro Rice[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Pork Ribs[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Slow Roasted Fall off the Bone Ribs with a Citrus BBQ Sauce [/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Served with Serano Slaw and Fries[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Argentinean Skirt Steak[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak topped with Caramelized Onions and Chimichurri Sauce[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot] and Served with Fries[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]~Dessert Course~[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Served sharing style[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]
[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Mini Ice Cream Cones[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Waffle Cones of Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry and Cookies & Cream[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot] Ice Creams topped with Sprinkles[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Churros[/FONT]​

[FONT=&quot]Dusted with Cinnamon Sugar and Served with Caramel Sauce[/FONT]

 

[NYPrincess422]

We will also be having our rehersal/welcome dinner at Downtown Disney at a rest. called Bongos Cafe. Its a cuban rest.- the food is amazing and the sangria gets you feeling pretty nice

We will be having about 40 people, and the menu we decided on will be $40 pp (including taxes). This includes drinks, coffees and teas. We decided to set up a cash bar for those who want to purchase alcoholic drinks (we're providing open bar at the reception, they can wait for the free drinks if they wanna be cheap )

Def. look into Downtown Disney, its a fun area.

 

[*Pixiedust1438*]

We've decided to do a DP for our rehearsal dinner, and we will be including a few hot food items as well. DF does not want to have a DP on our wedding night, but I just think they are so neat, so we are doing it for the rehearsal instead. I think if your not doing one on your wedding day it might be a good choice, I think it's something guests will really enjoy!

 

[Princess Cinders]

Sorry to hi-jack the thread...Carrie do you have any more info on the beach BBQ? Is it held at Stormalong Bay?

 

[NYPrincess422]

just wondering, is it possible to have a rehersal dinner through Disney at a price point of 40 pp or cheaper? I've seen some of the menues and it appears to be more than $40.00 pp.

 

[Ann117]

just wondering, is it possible to have a rehersal dinner through Disney at a price point of 40 pp or cheaper? I've seen some of the menues and it appears to be more than $40.00 pp.

I guess it all depends what you want. I am having a tea party through disney catering and for sandwiches, soup, and salad and non alcoholic drinks its $40 per person. So i guess it depends how fancy you want to get with the food. There are rooms at the Grand Floridian that have food and beverage minimum starting at $500. The key west room is $500 f&B minimum but can only fit around 20 people. You can customize your menu with your wedding planner and tell her how much you want to spend.