Wedding rehearsal dinner toasts are often humorous, breaking what can be the tension caused by the anticipation of the wedding day.

The best man traditionally makes the first toast to the bride and groom at the wedding rehearsal dinner.  Then the groom gives a toast to his bride and her parents.  Next, the bride gives a toast to her groom and his parents. Then anyone else who wants to toast the couple is invited to join in.

The wedding couple usually presents gifts to the members of the wedding party.

Rehearsal dinners usually wind up early in the evening so everyone, especially the bride and groom, can be well-rested and relaxed for their wedding ceremony, wedding reception, and of course, the honeymoon.