Rehearsal Dinner Dresses for the Bride

Shop PromGirl for rehearsal dinner dresses for the bride-to-be. As affordable as they are beautiful, these short white dresses and ivory dresses for rehearsal dinners are finely detailed to ensure you look and feel your best at your special event.

What Dress Should I Wear to My Rehearsal Dinner?

After all of the wedding planning, it’s time to choose the perfect rehearsal dinner dress. One of the most highly anticipated pre-wedding celebrations for you and all the members of the wedding party is the rehearsal dinner, so it’s important to choose a special dress to suit the occasion. Whether it’s a black-tie formal dinner or a casual rehearsal dinner party, a bride can’t go wrong with a classic short white rehearsal dress, but if classic is not your style, that’s perfectly fine. Your rehearsal dress should show your happiness and joy for your big day, so here are four tips to consider when choosing the dress you wear to your rehearsal dinner:

  1. Choose a dress you love. A wedding rehearsal dress should be one you love, not a dress you feel like you have to wear because of some unwritten rule you once heard. This is your night, so wear a rehearsal dinner dress that makes you feel beautiful. You could even choose a versatile rehearsal-dinner dress that you can wear again and again, reminding you of this special occasion in your life each time you wear it.
  2. Shine in white, or don’t! Just like traditional wedding day rules, an ivory or white dress for rehearsal dinners is reserved only for the bride. White makes it clear to all that you are the bride, so you’ll stand out as the guest of honor when you wear a white dinner dress. But, if you want to break with tradition and have a little fun, feel free to incorporate some color into your attire with colorful jewelry, shoes, lipstick, etc. Want to go bold? Wear a dress with a pop of color or a dress with a print design. Shop all of PromGirl’s short rehearsal dinner dresses in the collection above to find a design that suits you. Ultimately, the decision is yours! You are the bride, and you should wear what you want.
  3. Dress for the formality. Ranging from super casual to black-tie formal, the location sets the tone for your rehearsal dinner dress. If your wedding rehearsal dinner is a sit-down formal affair, choose a classic knee-length white cocktail dress or a classy satin dress with a high neckline. An informal rehearsal dinner, or even a backyard barbeque, gives you a chance to show off a casual style, such as an off-the-shoulder white party dress or an a-line short ivory dress with ruffles.
  4. Consider the rehearsal venue. If you do not plan to change outfits between the wedding rehearsal and the dinner, you’ll want to plan your attire accordingly. A rehearsal at a church or another religious venue, for example, calls for a modest rehearsal dinner dress or a matching sweater, jacket, or wrap to cover up until dinner.

When you follow these tips you’re sure to find the ideal rehearsal dinner dress that will show your personality and style. The wedding rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner are the moments when you will begin to see all of your wedding planning start to take shape. So, kick back and enjoy being surrounded by loved ones, knowing you look great in a rehearsal dinner dress from PromGirl.