Most couples spend so much time planning the themes for their wedding, the reception, and the morning-after brunch, that a key component is forgotten. They forgot to choose a Rehearsal Dinner Theme.
In this guide to 5 Rehearsal Dinner Themes that Your Guests are Guaranteed to Love, you’ll find everything from Pinterest-worthy themes to originals!
Modern Farmhouse
A commonly used theme for people who love neutrals and wood accents, Modern Farmhouse is a classic. If you’re having your wedding in a barn, or a place with many wooden accents, this could be a nice way to tie in your wedding theme.
The Modern Farmhouse theme in venues typically uses exposed brick, grainy woods, and LOTS of greenery. When renting a venue for a Modern Farmhouse themed Rehearsal Dinner, you want to make sure that the tables and chairs of the venue are aligned with your vision.
This type of theme lends itself to Wooden Chiavari Chairs and a banquet style-table.More often than not, this theme utilizes greenery (faux or real, your choice) on the tablescape. Sticking to neutral colors for the linens, and letting the wooden table show through is a classic choice for this theme.
A fan-favorite inclusion during the Rehearsal Dinner, are neutral pillar or taper candles with a wooden accent holder. Really leaning into the wooden accents and greenery will absolutely give you the best Modern Farmhouse look!
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Dinner Plates from Crate and Barrel
Coastal Grandma
Another common theme is the Coastal Grandmother. This aesthetic came to be on TikTok with people referencing their fashion & style as “Coastal Grandma”. However, at Curate Coastal, we believe that anything can be Coastal Grandma!
This theme is typically using neutrals like white or beige, and pairing it with some blues and golds. You don’t often see harsh colors while using this theme.
In terms of locations for this theme, a nice candlelight dinner on the beach is perfect! If opting for a more Northern Coastal vibe, a lobster-dinner in Maine can be more your speed!
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Table from Raymour and Flanigan
Candle Holders from Pottery Barn
European
Arguably, one of the most fun Rehearsal Dinner Themes, European is full of bright colors, fun textures, and loud patterns! We’re basing our European theme off of Italian Summer Nights but feel free to incorporate your own experiences into your special night.
There are lots of wooden accents, colors such as yellow, red, orange, and blue, and patterns that imitate Amalfi tiles.
Typically, when using this theme, there will be accents such as lemons, berries, and different cheeses. You could also use location-specific favors such as chocolate from your favorite french pastry shop, or olive oil or limoncello from a region in Italy you visit often.
The European theme for a Rehearsal dinner is a perfect way to nod to a special place for the happy couple or your family without committing to a European Wedding Theme.
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Glass Bowl from Crate and Barrel
Scalloped Napkins from Williams Sonoma
Limoncello Napkins from Williams Sonoma
Out West
Having been to many of the Western States, the Out West Theme for Rehearsal Dinner Themes is truly an unforgettable one. Usually this theme accompanies some fun activity during a wedding weekend such as horseback riding, lasso lessons, or custom cowboy hat making.
With LOTS of animal prints, feathers, leather, and more, this theme is truly one that lets creativity run wild. Out West can incorporate little nods to places out west that are important to the couple. Including items such as longhorn horns, bales of hay, and cowhide rugs are more large scale ways to show this theme.
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Table Runner from Serena and Lily