Rehearsal dinner Guests

I agree. If they are young enough to need adult drivers, the adults should be invited to the dinner. I think it's super odd to say "one parent can come, no more than that" because that would be weird. Who is paying for the RD? They should really make this decision.

I personally would invite the parents and siblings of the underage bridesmaids. I would find it super awkward to say "yeah, Aunt Kim, I need you to bring Cousin Courtney to my RD, but Uncle Bob has to stay home." I mean, these are your family members, it's not like you have a 16 year old friend who wants to bring her random parents that you've never met.

View Quoted Comment Yeah I agree with that being awkward lol he’s paying for the rehearsal dinner so I’m just going to tell him I don’t think it’s appropriate not to invite the family. I don’t know what to do about the older cousin. But thanks for your input!

I agree you should invite both parents. You should not have to invite the siblings or the older cousins family. It’s a rehearsal dinner for those involved in the wedding it’s not a social hour.

Yes, typically if you have someone underage in the wedding party, then their family is invited to the RD. I disagree that the older cousin's family needs to be invited though. I get where your mom is coming from, but it's not necessary.

Given that the young bridesmaids probably are relying on their parents to pay for their dress, shoes and whatever else you require, your mom may have a point. Its not like they just need transportation, the whole thing was likely financed by their parents, so not inviting them to the RD would be rude.