Q:

We are looking for a fun but elegant restaurant in Orange County for our rehearsal dinner.  We would prefer one that has a private or semi-private room that holds up to 30 people.  Do you have any suggestions? 

A:

Here are some restaurant suggestions for your rehearsal dinner location.

1) http://www.sparkwoodfiregrill.com/

A Client of mine got married last year at Hyatt HB and had her dinner here based on my suggestion, they LOVEd it! The have a terrace with ocean view.

2) http://www.casacamino.com/

 Laguna Beach with roamantic rooftop dining and a wonderful View. American Cuisine. Check it out

3) http://www.chart-house.com/index.html

Always great food and a beautiful ocean view

Hi Carrie, I'm trying to make arrangements for the rehearsal dinner, and I'm wondering... some of the bridal party have significant others. Is it typical for us to invite their S.O.'s as well or just them? Any recommendations for good restaurants for the rehearsal dinner in the LA/OC area? Angeline

As far as this goes, SO’s (boyfriend/girlfriend) no it is not a have to. But it is nice and if you can do it… I would! If they are married, yes you should invite them!

Since your wedding will be taking place in La...Here are some Rehearsal Dinner LA Location suggestions:

• Your Actual Wedding Venue can be a very nice location for all your out of town guests and family and friends who will be staying there for the weekend affair.
• www.thelobster.com  Santa Monica, Fresh Seafood with Ocean Views
• www.cidadarestaurant.com Los Angeles, Italian with Old World Feel
• www.wolfgangpuck.com Beverly Hills, Known as SPAGO private room can accommodate up to 85
• www.campanilerestaurant.com Los Angeles, Mediterranean Fine Cuisine built in 1928
• www.bordergrill.com Santa Monica. Mexican, seating up to 175 for large parties
• www.woolaeoak.org Beverly Hills, Korean food with 2 private rooms for up to 30 to 40 people
• www.geoffreysmalibu.com Malibu, California Asian
• www.mastrorestaurants.com Beverly Hills, Steakhouse with semi private rooms and larger rooms for up to 100 people

-Q-

hi Carrie,

is it necessary to have invitations for the rehearsal dinner or can we just spread the word by word of mouth?

Angeline

-A-

The rehearsal dinner is a much less formal affair, however everyone still needs to know the details of where and when the wedding rehearsal will take place. In addition everyone will need an address and directions to the dinner location. If you do not want to do a formal invitation I recommend during an email invite through something like Evite.com. They have a large selection of wedding themes to choose from. Personally I like the more simple and plain ones with no Clip art! Here are few templates they offer.

Evite also has where you can customize your very own design. You can manage everything from your email guest list to RSVPS. It is real easy and best of all FREE! Check it out!!!