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Dear Abby: Why is son’s fiance dictating terms of rehearsal dinner? We thought that was our job
Dear Abby: Why is son’s fiance dictating terms of rehearsal dinner? We thought that was our job
Dear Abby: Why is son’s fiance dictating terms of rehearsal dinner? We thought that was our job

Published on: 04/19/2026

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According to Emily Post, the groom’s parents traditionally host the rehearsal dinner, which includes the wedding party, young wedding party participants’ parents, the officiant. Getty Images

DEAR ABBY: I know there can be regional differences in planning rehearsal dinners. Our son is getting married next year to a girl who lives about four hours from our home. The bride is insisting on having the rehearsal on Thursday and the rehearsal dinner on Friday, followed by a “welcome party,” which will be hosted by her friends.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/04/dear-abby-why-is-sons-fiance-dictating-terms-of-rehearsal-dinner-we-thought-that-was-our-job.html

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