Rehearsal dinner

The meal should be provided free of charge to your wedding party and their spouses (and anyone else you invite to the rehearsal dinner).

Typically rehearsal dinner is paid for by either the couple or the parents of the couple to be. If you’re comfortable having that talk with your parents or your partner’s parents about paying for the rehearsal dinner then I would. Or ask your venue if they offer a space for you to have it there (that’s what I’ll be doing) and my parents are paying for the food for the dinner. Hope that helps

Wedding party should not pay for their food/beverages at the rehearsal dinner. The dinner is to thank them for their participation in the rehearsal. This cost falls onto the couple to pay (unless parents offer to cover the cost of the rehearsal dinner).

The bridal party shouldn't be responsible for paying for any wedding related events like a rehearsal dinner. The point of the rehearsal is to thank them for their participation. It is up to the couple otherwise someone else offers. For instance, my mother-in-law offered to pay. We would've paid otherwise.

Hi Sarah! The rehearsal dinner is a hosted event (meaning your bridal party shouldn't pay!) and is frequently paid for by the couple themselves or the groom's parents. It all depends on your budget and personal situation!

Here's some good general info about rehearsal dinner etiquette and some creative cost-saving tips: What is a Rehearsal Dinner?, How to Save Money on a Rehearsal Dinner, and 8 Creative Ideas For Your Rehearsal Dinner.

Typically the rehearsal dinner is paid for my the grooms side and everyone eats for free

You’d pay especially if they had to come to rehearsal

You're supposed to pay, unless someone else offers to host.

“You host, you pay” type of protocol!

Guests should never have to open up their wallets at a rehearsal dinner. Unless your parents or your future spouse’s parents offer to host it, then you’d be responsible for covering the costs