Low country boil for rehearsal dinner

A RD doesn't have to a formal plated meal -- unless you want it to be and can afford it.

As for the low boil plan -- I get it. Lots of people love the idea. Me? I can't eat any form of seafood without experiencing an unpleasant reaction. In fact, the mere smell of seafood cooking makes me gag. I would really appreciate it if you had fried chicken or pizza available for me...either that or I'll eat before or after your RD.

Oh my gosh, that sounds awesome!

Not sure if others agree, but to me as long as the food as good, I dont care how fancy it is (nor the venue). I rather be served good BBQ at an informal wedding, then appetizers only at an upscale place. I have been to a lot of non-formal rehearsal dinners, and they have been my favorite.

I think it's a great idea! Go for it.

We having a beach wedding and the resort offers it , so guess that's what everyone is getting. They all love seafood.

Thank you everyone!!! I have received some very good advice! I will definitely be sure to have some alternatives that do NOT get cross contaminated in any sort of way! I appreciate all the comments!

I think that sounds AMAZING! But I'm from New Orleans, so crawfish, potatoes, & corn is always appetizing to me lol.

Besides that, however, any other form of seafood makes me sick. So as others said, make sure there's an alternative to those who cannot stomach or otherwise do not like this!

Personally I wouldn't like this since I don't like seafood. But if you had another option it could work. Edit: I saw your update to add an alternative. Good luck and I hope people enjoy it!

One of my friends did this at their wedding and people LOVED IT. We loved it too. Casual, fun, everyine digging in and getting to know each other. Do It.

I'd be all over that!

Sounds delicious to me! Just be sure to have a vegetarian option and a non shellfish option for those with allergies.

RD can be anything you want. I'm thinking of doing a crab feast.

Ugh best thing about moving to SC.

I did pizza, Italian subs, and cheesesteaks for my RD so I say throw formality out the window. Just make sure your guests can actually eat seafood or have something available for those that cannot.

I love it!

Whatever makes you guys happy. We are having McDonald's and Albertos because if you know the bride and groom, it is to be expected go for it

Oooh YESSSS! I love a good boil! Your RD will be the best time of year for this!!!

I love this idea! And yay for having an alternative cooked and kept separately. My son is allergic to shellfish and we went to a b-day party this weekend that had bacon wrapped shrimp. They took them off the grill and put them in the pan with the hot dogs they had cooked for the kids. My son couldn't even eat a hot dog.

As long as everyone likes seafood, it's great. I've heard of people getting pizza for the RD if it's just a casual thing for the BP to enjoy together. It doesn't have to be fancy.

I love that idea! We are doing a BBQ for our rehearsal dinner, because we are not formal people- sounds like a good time!

We are having BBQ(catered) for our RD, I love a low-country boil, I spent a lot of time in Savannah and enjoyed these!