A couple of years ago, my team managed a rehearsal dinner at a bowling alley.
It was one of our favorite rehearsal dinners.
The food -- nachos, Coca-Cola, hot dogs, pizza, beer, and burgers -- created a very light and casual mood. Bowling turned out to be a sport that just about everyone could play. And you can't help but laugh at your friends in the Bowling Shoes.
If a Bowling Alley Rehearsal Dinner just isn't your thing, check out some of our other favorite spots for a fun and interactive rehearsal dinner --
1. Arcades similar to ESPN Zone and Dave and Busters
2. Minor League Baseball Games (A lot of them have their own little amusement park)
3. Mini Golf
4. Bowling Alleys similar to Lucky Strike
5. Batting Cages (Nothing works off wedding planning stress like whacking a baseball!)
6. A Cinema and Draft House <-- I love this idea!
7. Laser Tag
So, if you are interested in booking one of these venues for your rehearsal dinner, plan ahead. Your rehearsal dinner might have to compete with happy hours, tournaments and birthday parties.
Reserve a gathering section/room for your wedding party. Your guests will want a place to relax in between games.
Stop by the venue on a Friday night before you book your rehearsal dinner. Sometimes, the patrons on Friday night can be very different from the Saturday afternoon patrons.
If you plan your rehearsal dinner at an arcade, consider purchasing the game tickets beforehand.
Provide transportation. Many of your guests will be pooped after an evening of bowling. Providing a shuttle bus will allow them to have fun without worry.
Have fun!
Love and Soul Always, Kay
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