Are you obsessed with Italian food? Then this might be the perfect rehearsal dinner theme for you!

Uwharrie Vineyards, Albemarle, NC

Rehearsal Dinner Venue

What better place for an Italian-themed event than a vineyard?! Choose a vineyard that has an indoor event space for dinner, but get there early enough where you can explore the vineyard just the two of you.

Rehearsal Dinner Stationery and Signage

A popular palette for Italian-themed events is blue and white, and for this event, throw in some lemon to add a pop of color.

To welcome your guests into the event, have a themed custom welcome sign made with your names and the date – don’t forget to take a picture in front of it to commemorate your last night before marriage!

Assigning tables but don’t want a huge seating chart? Have a calligraphy artist create olive oil bottle escort cards – unique and practical!

Rehearsal Dinner Attire

Wear whites and blues to match the color palette!

Rehearsal Dinner Decor

Continue the theme of blue and white with decorating the tables with centerpieces of blue and white jars with white flowers. Add in lemon with yellow flowers and actual lemons, then encircle the jars with greenery topped with votives to give the look some texture.

For the place settings, use neutrals like white plates, silverware, and clear glassware so that the colors in the centerpiece stand out. Tie in the blue and white of the centerpieces with a dark blue napkin and white tablecloth.

Rehearsal Dinner Guest Experiences

Wow your guests with a fill-your-own cannoli station. Perfect for an Italian dinner!

When you think of Italy, you might think of an accordion player, so why not hire one for your guests?! This adds a touch of elegance to an already beautiful evening, and they can play for you and your spouse-to-be as you share a sweet, private dance.

When you think about how you want to spend the night before you say “I Do”, there are few things better than celebrating with a dinner themed after the language of love.

Vendor Credits

Venue – Uwharrie Vineyards

Planning – SC Signature Celebrations

Photography – Tara Amado Photography

Florals, Decor, Rentals, and Stationery – Sassifras Design

Catering – The Official H4

Dessert – Sweets and Savories by JoyMarie

Calligraphy and Custom Signage – Always You Design Co

Accordion – Jenny’s Music Studio