Rehearsal Dinner Ideas: ITALIAN ROMANCE!

Mio Amore!

This theme has all of my favorites – pasta, wine, and kisses!

I just love this sweet idea from Martha Stewart. The bright vases against the black and white tablecloth really pop! Bring in the wine theme with actual wine bottles as your centerpieces or to number your tables. I love the use of corks sprinkled on the tables too!

Now all that’s left is the menu! Here are some delicious dishes on Glendalough’s Italian Rehearsal Dinner Menu:

  • Fresh Caesar Sald with Croutons

  • Caprese Salad with homemade balsamic glaze

  • Meat or Vegetable Lasagna

  • Chicken Parmesan over Angel Hair Pasta

  • Cannolis

Buon Appetito!

L’amore è per sempre! (Love is Forever!)

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Rehearsal Dinner Ideas: FIESTA!

Let’s talk about themes!

This one is for my MOG’s (Mother of the Groom). We have quite a few rehearsal dinners here at Glendalough Manor. If a bride is having her wedding here, we waive the room rental for the rehearsal dinner! The only cost is food and beverages! So what can you do with that extra cash you saved?? I’m happy to share some super cute ideas!

Say it with me…FIESTA

Go on! Have a fiesta!! I love these paper flower balls in those beautiful bold colors. If you can’t find some great neon centerpieces, just use spray paint! It’s pretty inexpensive to get those small white or silver pales at your local craft store. Just add hot pink, lime green, and sunset orange and BAM…you’ve got a fiesta! 

This theme is perfect for Glendalough Manor’s Mexican Fiesta Rehearsal Dinner Menu! Here is a little taste of this delicious and festive menu:

  • Mexican Tossed Salad
  • Steak and Chicken Fajitas
  • Cheese Enchiladas
  • Mexican Rice
  • Ranchero Beans
  • Chips and Salsa (Salsa-Mango, Chipolte, and Pico de Gallo)
  • Cinnamon Crisps and Vanilla Ice Cream

ENJOY!

Help! What do I give my bridesmaids?!

BRIDESMAID GIFTS

So you want to do something creative for your girls? Well for those of you who don’t know me…I LOVE CRAFTS! So if you’ve got a little extra time you could make something really unique for your gal pals!

Instead of doing the same ‘ol necklace/earring combo, try this MWL (Made With Love) gift from the heart!

 

One of my favorite gift ideas for bridesmaids is a clutch purse you picked out just for them!

Okay you’ll love this one! My new favorite site is Etsy! Get on there and find something handmade that is beautiful! Unique earrings, a vintage hair accessory like these clips, or even a new pair of shoes!

So whether you make them something or buy them something, just be sure it’s personal!

Those are always the best gifts!