Here are some of the best ideas for a wedding rehearsal dinner menu on a budget you can use that’ll be a hit with your guests AND your wallet! 1. Taco Bar.

Chef Lidia Bastianich shares delicious Italian-American dishes that are perfect for a wedding rehearsal dinner menu — shrimp alla buzara, spaghetti and pesto trapanese and a fresh vegetable ...

Since the guest list is smaller, you’ll need to send a separate invitation to your rehearsal dinner group. This can come via email, or be incorporated into wedding invitations as you mail them out.

Chef Nora Pouillon’s menus change seasonally, with a steadfast dedication to local ingredients. Casa Luca. The most casual of Fabio and Maria Trabocchi’s three restaurants is a perfect spot to kick ...

Advises Jones, “Be mindful of themes, colors and menus when planning both the rehearsal dinner and wedding to ensure you ultimately don’t duplicate elements from one evening to the next.” ...

2. Do The Math. The average cost of a rehearsal dinner is $1,330—about one-twentieth of the price of the wedding. While some in-laws foot the bill, more couples are taking the bath themselves.