look… rehearsal dinners get slept on. everyone’s focused on the big day, but this dinner? it sets the vibe. it’s the first time both families meet (awkward), the speeches start early (unexpected), and someone always drinks too much (uncle frank, every time). don’t leave it last-minute.
at The Wedding Planner of NYC, we plan rehearsal dinners that feel relaxed, personal, and not like a weird office party. you just show up, eat, and hang with your people. we handle the chaos.
🍽️ Venue scouting for dinners big or small
📋 Guest list help + headcount management
🪑 Seating layout + vibe check
📞 Vendor communication (caterers, bartenders, musicians)
🎤 AV + mic setup for speeches if needed
🕰️ Timeline so it doesn’t drag or feel rushed
🧍 On-site coordination (we keep it runnin’ smooth)
we plan it like a wedding… just without the pressure.
had a couple do theirs at a dumpling spot in chinatown—super chill, 20 guests, toasts over soup dumplings. we booked it, arranged a private area, and got them a custom menu. everyone loved it.
another couple went for a rooftop bbq in bushwick. we rented heaters, made a playlist, and coordinated food trucks. felt more like a house party than a “wedding thing”—which was perfect.
✔️ Venue booking + coordination
✔️ Custom layout + decor help (casual or classy)
✔️ Food + drink planning
✔️ Seating chart if needed (or just vibes)
✔️ Toast schedule + mic setup
✔️ Timeline creation + reminders
✔️ On-site setup + takedown help
our office is at 37 Church St, and we’ve booked dinners in little italy, LES dive bars, harlem brownstones, brooklyn rooftops, private dining rooms in soho—you name it. we got connections and we know what works for different vibes and budgets.
it’s not just “a dinner.” it’s the one time you can breathe before the wedding chaos. people relax, share stories, make memories. and if it’s planned right? it takes pressure off the next day.
plus, you don’t wanna be callin’ restaurants and beggin’ for space two weeks out.
call (929) 810-4820 or stop by 37 Church St. we’ll find the spot, set the plan, and make sure you eat well, laugh hard, and don’t have to lift a finger.
good food. no stress. let’s set the table right.