Rehearsal Dinner in Philly?

[elfygp]

Hey Philly area ladies, or maybe if anyone went to a wedding in that area,

Any ideas for rehearsal dinner locations? We want to try and go to a local place rather than a chain. Hopefully somewhere south of the city or around Wilmington. Even only inviting immediate families, grandparents, and wedding party brings us to almost 40 people.

We were thinking a backyard thing, but I dont want DFs parents to feel like they had no part in this whole celebration since its hard because theyre not from the area. We looked into having a big BBQ at a state park but they say you cant have alcohol, so that was a no go. I bet people do it all the time but we dont want to worry or put his parents in that spot. So it seems like a restaurant is our best bet.

But if anyone has an idea for something other than a restaurant, do tell! Any ideas would be appreciated!

[Hokuspocus]

Not near Philly but I wanted to do mine at Dave and Busters but it got veto'd

[roz]

Can you do something at Longwood Gardens?

[elfygp]

Originally Posted by Hokuspocus

Not near Philly but I wanted to do mine at Dave and Busters but it got veto'd

We do have Dave and Buster's but they wouldn't like a place that's so loud, you know? I think that might be a stopping place for the bachelorette party though if we don't go down the shore

Originally Posted by roz

Can you do something at Longwood Gardens?

Good idea! I'll look into it thanks!

[roz]

I don't see that they offer the gardens for "rent". But Winterthur does!

Visiting Winterthur