Easy Wedding Rehearsal Appetizers for a Cook Out Style Dinner
Need some Wedding Rehearsal Dinner ideas? I had the honor of preparing my first one this summer. I get to make another this summer! Here are some of the ideas we considered and the ones we landed on!
Some things to consider when planning your Wedding Rehearsal Dinner:
- Do I have oven space to work with or do I need to rely more on crockpots or offer a cold meal?
- Will I have time or desire to cook the day before the wedding, or should I plan a meal that can be made ahead of time?
- Do the bride and groom want a fancy meal or a casual one?
- Will I have much refrigerator space to work with?
- Will I have people to help me prepare and serve this meal?
When my oldest son, his fiance, and I were planning their rehearsal dinner, we were originally thinking that Lasagna would work well. But then we took a peek at the kitchen for the wedding venue and realized that with just one oven, we couldn't make that work.
So we changed course to consider ideas that would utilize crock pots instead. We ended up having a fun and delicious Burrito Bar. This worked perfectly because everyone could build Burritos or Burrito Bowls just the way they liked! As a perk, the friends who joined us for the meal who needed to eat Gluten Free were able to eat this meal without any trouble! (They just skipped the tortillas.)
Here are some great and easy ideas for your Wedding Rehearsal Dinner:
1. Burrito Bar
Prepare meats and rice ahead of time and rewarm them in crock pots before serving. Pick up (or make) a wide variety of add-ins for people to choose from. Set everything out in buffet-style form and let everyone build a Burrito Bowl or Burritos!
- Shredded Salsa Chicken
- Shredded Salsa Beef
- Stick of Butter Rice
- Black Beans
- Sliced Olives
- Shredded Cheese
- Diced Tomatoes
- Shredded Lettuce
- White Queso
- Guacomole
- Corn
- Cilantro
- Salsa
- Tortilla Chips
- Tortillas
Extras:
- Plates
- Forks
- Bowls
- Napkins
- Cups
- Drinks
2. Lasagna
This meal is always a hit with most people. And it's one of my favorites for feeding a crowd because I can make it ahead of time, freeze it, then pull it out to bake for the meal. The work is done!
- Make-Ahead Lasagna
- Tossed Salad
- Salad Dressings
- Buttered French Bread
- Green Beans
Extras:
- Plates
- Forks
- Bowls (for salad)
- Napkins
- Cups
- Drinks
3. Sub Sandwich Bar
This is an informal idea if you want to have fun and keep things simple. Let everyone build their sub to their liking, and at the end of the day, all you have to do is brush away a few crumbs!
- Hoagie Rolls
- Variety of Deli Meat (Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef, Salami)
- Variety of Sliced Cheeses
- Lettuce
- Tomato Slices
- Pickle Slices
- Banana Peppers
- Onion Slices
- Mayonaisse
- Mustard
- Honey Mustard
- Individual Chip Bags
- Fresh Fruit like Watermelon, Strawberries, and Grapes
- Veggie Tray with Ranch Dip
Extras:
- Plates
- Knives (for condiments)
- Forks (for fruit)
- Napkins
- Cups
- Drinks
4. Simple Grilled Chicken
This is incredibly delicious and wonderful for a summer wedding rehearsal dinner. Grill or smoke chicken thighs ahead of time and keep them warm in a roasting pan. Serve with summery sides – so easy and good!
- Simple Grilled Chicken
- Sauces for Chicken (like Bbq, Teriyaki, Sweet and Sour)
- Potato Salad
- Pasta Salad
- Baked Beans
- Watermelon
- Strawberries
- Grapes
- Rolls with Butter
- Veggies with Ranch
Extras:
- Plates
- Forks
- Napkins
- Cups
- Drinks
5. Easy Enchiladas
Make this Layered Cheesy Salsa Enchiladas casserole ahead of time and freeze it. Pull it out and bake it for an easy way to serve a crowd! Everyone loves this casserole!
- Layered Cheesy Salsa Enchiladas
- Tossed Salad
- Fresh Pineapple
- Chips and Salsa
- White Queso
Extras:
- Plates
- Forks
- Bowls (for fruit, for salad, or for salsa or queso)
- Napkins
- Cups
- Drinks
6. Grilled Burgers and Brats
If your rehearsal dinner is at a park or another location where there is access to a grill, it can be fun to have a cook-out!
- Good quality Hotdogs and/or Brats
- Hamburgers
- Hotdog and Hamburger Buns
- Sliced Cheese
- Sliced Onion, Pickles, Lettuce, and Tomatoes
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayonaisse
- Sweet Pickle Relish
- Baked Beans
- Potato Salad
- Chips
- Veggie Tray with Ranch Dip
- Watermelon
- Grapes
Extras:
- Plates
- Forks
- Knives
- Napkins
- Cups
- Drinks
Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Dessert Ideas
Special occasions like this call for special desserts! Here are a few ideas:
- Build a Brownie Sundae Bar
- Cheesecake
- Variety of Pies
- Selection of Cookies on trays
- Angel Food Cake with Strawberries and Whipped Cream
Bonus Idea: Set up an Iced Coffee Bar for your guests!
Our second son and his fiance (getting married his summer!) loved the lasagna idea and it works in their setting. So lasagna it is!
Have you made a wedding rehearsal meal before? What did you make?
Source: https://www.heavenlyhomemakers.com/wedding-rehearsal-dinner-ideas
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