rehearsal dinner

noun

US
: a formal meal after a wedding rehearsal for the people participating in a wedding ceremony

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Antonoff was photographed leaving for the rehearsal dinner solo and went to the ceremony with his sister, fashion designer Rachel Antonoff, instead. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026 At the event, Antonoff risked a run-in with ex-girlfriend Lena Dunham, who was also present at Swift’s rehearsal dinner and ceremony. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 8 July 2026 Fans were naturally curious when photos of celebrities dressed to the nines while making their way out of the rehearsal dinner started popping up, so Amy Schumer seized the moment and jokingly posted her own ‘fit. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 KiMi Robinson Ahead of an event that was speculated to be Swift and Kelce's rehearsal dinner at MSG on July 2, members of the couple's inner circle were mobilizing across New York City. — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehearsal dinner

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