When you’re planning out all the costs to get a wedding ceremony and reception off the ground, it’s sometimes easy to forget about the rehearsal dinner. The groom’s parents traditionally pay for the rehearsal dinner, but many modern brides and grooms are taking on this responsibility themselves as traditions change. Rehearsal dinners can get pricey pretty quickly when you have to feed and buy drinks for the entire bridal party, parents, and grandparents, so finding ways to cut costs is essential. While you still want to make sure everyone has a fun night and a good meal after the rehearsal, there are still ways to ensure you don’t blow your wedding budget before you even get to the wedding. Here are some ideas on how to save money on the rehearsal dinner.

1. Have a Potluck Dinner

hosting a brunch is cost-effective and a sure crowd-pleaser. Get a friend or family member to agree to host at his or her house so that you can spend the entire rehearsal dinner budget on brunch food. Have one of the bridal party members man the omelette station, set up a make-your-own mimosa bar, fry up a bunch of bacon, and display a colorful wall of doughnuts. It doesn’t even matter what time of day you decide to host your brunch?everyone loves breakfast for dinner, after all.

8. Reserve a Food Truck

If you don’t want to take everyone in your wedding party out to dinner at a restaurant, have the restaurant come to you. Reserve your favorite food truck for the evening, and have the truck come to the rehearsal spot. Talk to the food truck owner about how much you want to spend and have them come up with custom meals or snacks that will fit within your budget. Provide your guests with sodas, waters, or beers, and then just sit back and enjoy.

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