5 Rehearsal Dinner Ideas Everyone Will Love
- August 9, 2015
- Pez Productions
- Calgary Entertainment DJ, Calgary Wedding DJ, Calgary Wedding Planner
The rehearsal dinner, which is usually held after the wedding rehearsal and the night before the wedding ceremony, allows for family members and close friends to come together to support the couple in a way that is more personal and relaxed.
Looking for a unique rehearsal dinner idea? Although a traditional dinner at a sit-down restaurant is great, you may be looking for something a little different from the norm. Rethink the typical setting and go for something a little more creative.
Here are our top 5 favorite dinner ideas everyone is sure to love!
- Food Truck Catering – Do you have a favorite restaurant on wheels? Host the party at someone’s house with tables on your patio under twinkle lights. Hire food trucks to cater the event for a laidback and enjoyable evening.
- Backyard BBQ – Host a stress-free outdoor feast with everyone’s favorite cookout dishes including: burgers, brauts, mac and cheese, potatoes, etc. You can also include backyard games such as bags.
- Bar Trivia Night – You can come up with your own trivia or hire a professional DJ to do all the work for you. Find a restaurant with a banquet room that serves pub food. TIP: Make sure the room is large enough for teams to split up comfortably.
- Park Picnic – If you’re having a wedding during the warmer months, opt for an outdoor picnic. Rent out a section of your local park and serve sandwiches and play lawn games. Taking it a step further, end the evening with a campfire and s’mores! YUM!
- Fondue Evening – Rather than a traditional sit-down meal, guests can mingle over a buffet-style dinner from fondue pots/fountains. Incorporate all different kinds of fondue from cheese to chocolate. This way guests can eat what they want, when they want.
Make sure you have fun and do what you want! Whatever you choose to do for the rehearsal dinner, be sure to savor the moment. When looking to plan your wedding, Pez Productions can add to your creativity by providing you with complete wedding DJ services for the ceremony and reception.
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Amanda Bentley
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I recently had the pleasure of attending a gala at my children’s school-RVS. Their team’s dedication to excellence was evident in every detail, from the elegant decor to the seamless flow of the evening’s program. Their professionalism and creativity not only made the event memorable but also deeply enjoyable for everyone involved. A heartfelt thank you to Pez Productions for bringing such joy and flair to our school’s gala. Highly recommend their services for anyone looking to elevate their events!
Katie Freeman
1710623597
My husband and I used Pez Productions for lighting and DJ services for our wedding and truly credit them with how great the energy was from start to finish! We were paired with Nigel through Pez's DJ matching process and he was possibly the best DJ we've ever seen at an event. Nigel was incredibly professional and asked great questions in our initial meeting to get a sense of the vibe for each phase of the evening. During the event itself, Nigel did a great job of feeling out the crowd's energy when mixing songs and kept everyone on the dance floor all night. Everyone else at Pez that we worked with was incredibly professional and responsive as well-- we can't recommend them highly enough.
Jessenia Estrada
1708035141
We celebrated our daughter quinciañera with Pez Productions and it had been the best experience ever. We are amazed with the service they provided us, Josue the DJ very nice person and he made sure everyone had fun during the party. Fayyaz and Lindsay supported us through the preparation process for our party and we are very grateful for the experience and the excellent communication with them. We are looking forward to celebrate our other daughter’s quinceañera with Pez Productions.Thank you guys!
LAC
1706121840
We used Pez Productions for our company Christmas party in December 2023 at Hotel Arts. Johnee was our DJ. He played the best music that kept us on the dance floor. I highly recommend them and will definitely be using them again. Thank you Johnee and Lindsay! We had a blast! Lorie
Graham Allison
1705895044
Pez was fantastic for our wedding and made the sound production from ceremony through reception a breeze. They were attentive and professional and listened to our requests throughout the whole process. Highly recommend!!
Marcel Gruber
1705803593
The Pez team did a great job with our wedding. They were there to help us every step of the way. Fayyaz is friendly and helpful, and he went above and beyond to tour our wedding venue and show us some different uplighting configurations. DJ Johnee Wong is personable, likeable, knowledgable, and competent. He had our backs the whole evening and went above and beyond to ensure that the wedding went smoothly. He knew how to read the crowd and get people dancing. He was even so kind as to have taken some great pictures and videos throughout the evening, and he shared all of them with us. Thanks to the whole team for making our wedding a success!
Rebecca Brown
1703712959
Pez Productions has a 5.0 star rating for a reason! We hired them for our wedding in September 2023 and couldn't be happier with that decision. They have so many options to pick from and different party lighting add-ons, ensuring you can match their services to the vibe of your special day. They are extremely organized, with helpful phone calls, check-ins, and thorough questionnaires from booking through to wedding day, to ensure you get exactly what you're looking for from your wedding DJ. Plus, as a larger company, they have processes in place in case anything happens. Our assigned DJ ended up falling ill a few days before our wedding and they seamlessly found a replacement (Nigel) and got him up to speed on everything he needed to know. We didn't have to worry about a thing. Our dance floor was packed all night long and many guests commented on how awesome our DJ was. Would definitely recommend Pez to any couple looking for an affordable, fun, and professional wedding DJ!!
Kelly Bietola
1703268244
Last October we had our wedding in Banff and had Pez productions come DJ for us. We had Nigel and it was honestly the best DJ experience we have ever had. Prior to our wedding, Pez productions sent me a multi page booklet of the top songs to choose from for all the wedding day milestones (first dance, walk down the aisle, intro etc). A questionnaire was also sent to get the feel of the guests who would be attending. Then one month before our wedding they scheduled a phone interview to make sure we had everything ready for what we wanted. On the night of our wedding Nigel was wonderful to work with, very professional and very intuitive to what was going on that night. When my husband and I were saying our speeches, him and I have very different tones and Nigel was on it to adjust the volume as each person spoke. All night Nigel got people on the dance floor, he played the best music and played my favourites. He was an active DJ. It's been two months since our wedding and guests are still asking me who the DJ was and how awesome he was. I have friends who have asked for Pez to work their wedding after hearing them at mine. We were very happy with our music and audio. Thank you Nigel and Thank you Pez
Christina Rotheisler
1703264494
Fayyaz & the team always do an amazing job! Their professionalism, kindness, and high quality service never let me down. Thank you for all you do!
Cedarglen Homes
1703259166
Great service by Pez Productions for our staff Christmas Party at the Banff Springs Hotel. Everything ran so smoothly and both the DJ and photobooth were a hit!
Sharon Blackwell
1703007305
Aaron did an absolutely amazing job DJ'ing our corporate Christmas party! He was our MC an announced tables for the buffet and the play list was perfect for age demographics. He even helped the venue staff & I set up the room. You will NOT be disappointed if use the Pez Productions team!
Kirsten Seetaram
1702506205
I had Pez Production hired for our yearly Christmas party. We had a great time and they were super fun,engaged and got ppl dancing. Communication was great and day of the party was flawless.Thank you again!!!
Lauren Griggs
1701292488
I can't say enough great things about Pez Productions. We chose them to be the DJ's for our wedding as music was a super important part of the day to my husband and I, and they did an amazing job. Nigel played all the songs we requested and we had the best night of our lives dancing with our friends and family. We heard multiple times after that it was "the most fun wedding people had been to", in huge part because of the party he kept going all night long. Fayyaz and the whole team at Pez was always very responsive leading up to our wedding and made sure everything we requested was taken into account.They were also the DJ at my brother's wedding and again, I can only say great things about the music choices and how they kept the party going until the end of the night.You won't be disappointed by choosing Pez for your next big event!
Rachel O
1700942897
Nigel was an absolutely fantastic DJ for our wedding! He listened to our vision and had a great sense of the songs that we would all enjoy (we had so much fun dancing the night away!!). His edited version of my father/daughter dance song was lovely (and I really appreciated that he shared it with me in advance for me to approve!) and he got all the song cues perfectly. He was a great MC as well!! He did such a great job and helped make our day so special! Fayyaz (the owner) was also amazing - from our initial phone consultation to after the wedding, he was very knowledgeable, flexible, and supportive! Would highly recommend booking with Pez Productions!
Holly Crone
1698957153
The Team at Pez made everything easy. This was a three-day international conference with a lot of moving parts and the booking process with Pez was very smooth.Our DJ's, Daniel and Jonny, were fantastic, they fit right in and were very much "in the spirit" and so accommodating - our schedule had a few minor hiccups and they didn't miss a beat!We ware so busy with organizing and last minute details and it was such a relief to come into the room and see they had already started to set up. They were engaged and flexible... Just phenomenal.Thank you, Pez Team!
Serena Wagner
1698792079
I could use this entire space praising Fayyaz and his incredible team and it still wouldn't be enough. Fayyaz was fun, easy to work with, and supplied our wedding celebration with beautiful and unique lights to really bring our ocean-themed wedding to life. The music was outstanding and perfect for our group; Josue was so intuitive in reading our crowd and the kind of music that would get them moving. Overall, if you're searching for the best DJ anywhere, I can't recommend DJ Pez enough. Thank you for everything Fayyaz and Josue!
Clarissa Smedley
1698358699
Fayyaz and his team, DJ Sparr0w, DJ Swav, and DJ Johnee Wong did a exceptionally amazing job of mixing our strange blend of music taste while simultaneously keeping the dance floor packed and bumpin all night!The booth set up and added feature of purple lights and sparklers were beautifully done and made the night extra special. They didn't miss a beat when I had specifically asked songs to start and stop at certain times all throughout my wedding day.If you're on the fence about whether you need a DJ for your wedding, this is your sign that yes you do in fact need a DJ. They do more than just play music for you, they create an experience for you and a your guess. Though all the DJs we had that night did an amazing job, I have to say that DJ Johnee Wong is the best! But maybe I'm a little biased.
Travis Baker
1697906157
This DJ company was absolutely the best! From beginning to end the process to work with them was organized, smooth, left my husband and I feeling taken care of. I personally appreciated the level detail they went into with us ensuring that the music and fireworks were planned down to the second.Would definitely recommend them if you are hosting a wedding or major event in Calgary or surrounding areas. Thanks again everyone at Pez Productions!
Krystin Matsumoto
1697837036
We got married at Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Sept 2023. We are from the US and our local Calgary wedding planner recommended Pez Productions to DJ and provide lighting for our wedding. I can’t say enough good things about Nigel and the rest of the team. They were super attentive to our wishes, friendly, communicative throughout the planning and day-of, and we don’t have a single complaint or regret with how everything was executed. Nigel was a great emcee and DJ—there were several people that complimented how good the mix was the day after the wedding. Thank you for making our ceremony and reception as fun and as memorable as we could have hoped for!
Domenic Johnson
1696393832
If you are unsure of where to start with choosing a DJ for your wedding, Pez Production is your answer. I personally did not know what to look for in a DJ, but was referred to Pez by my wedding planner and wow..... what incredible professionalism and talent. Nigel read the room perfectly. He played exactly what we wanted while taking creative liberties. He kept the floor completely packed right up until the last song. We had comments from multiple guests saying it was the most fun at a wedding they've ever had. We had 250 guests at our wedding and everyone was happy. Our wedding planner was shocked to see a majority of our guests still dancing until the final song. Pez Productions has incredible communication and customer service. The gave us a spectacular experience. I would refer them to anyone wanting to throw a great party.
Victoria Russell
1695501981
Pez productions was the best dj experience I’ve ever encountered. The whole team was not only going out of their way to accommodate our needs as a couple, but meeting the needs of our guests as well. Our wedding was basically a fairytale and we will never forget this amazing experience. Jonny was considerate, professional and personable. He played the best music and I can easily say every single guest hit the dance floor. My 6 year old niece danced her heart out. The whole team was fantastic and we will be recommending this service to all of our friends and family. You are the best! Thank you for making my wedding THE perfect day!
Katelyn Stoll
1695224647
Working with Fayyaz at Pez Productions could not have been easier! Not only is their pre-wedding process smooth and communication great, but Fayyaz worked with us individually to pull off special surprises and memorable moments for each other. He is awesome!!Our guests are still raving about the music and what an incredible time it was a month later! "Best wedding ever" is something we've heard time and time again since the wedding, and the DJ/music is always always mentioned in that sentiment. High recommend to anyone!
Trevor Cossarini
1695217874
Did a great job for a 30th Anniversary party. 100+ people - wide range of ages - had everyone up and dancing. Very helpful in setting up a projector in addition to playing great music. Very responsive to requests. I'd definitely use them again!!
Carolina A
1694478103
We were so nervous about picking a DJ but Fayyaz was great about answering all of our questions and making sure we were set up for success. We have received so many compliments about DJ Johnee. He kept the party going and catered to the vibe we wanted. He was also immensely present - for example he played certain songs after speeches that were relevant to what was said. Pez Productions was wonderful to work with throughout the entire wedding process. We would highly recommend!
Maggie
1693945021
If you’re looking anywhere else - don’t. They’re amazing, the whole process of booking with Lindsay to talking to Fayyaz to meeting the DJ… Questionnaires are detailed and thorough. We had Dj Sparrow (Nigel) who was 100/10. Recommend him for any EDM based music, he played and mixed amazing tunes all night long. Thanks again!!!
Ashley Rios
1693875025
My husband and I had our wedding at Emerald Lake Lodge on August 26th and booked Pez Productions as our entertainment. Best decision ever!! Our experience with them from beginning to the end was fantastic! They were easy to communicate with throughout the whole planning process and very accommodating! All our guests had an amazing time dancing the night away with a great mix! They truly have mastered how the keep the good vibes and good times going! We highly recommend them if your goal is to keep the party alive!
Nicole Cronin
1693532830
BOOK PEZ PRODUCTION - YOU WON’T REGRET IT! Fayyaz and his team were so helpful and easy to work with. Fayyaz took the time to discuss all options with us and helped us make the best decisions for our vision and budget. Everything turned out perfectly. The music selection was amazing and kept the dance floor full all night long. We wanted to ensure that our guests of all ages were able to enjoy the music and DJ Joseau made sure of that, with the perfect mix of all genres requested.
Tina Phan
1693527543
Pez Productions was great to work with! We had our wedding in Calgary and our DJ Johnee Wong delivered everything and more and kept the party going and the dance floor full until the very last second of our event. The music was exactly the vibe we were going for. The team was super responsive and friendly to all of our questions before the event. Thank you for making our wedding night a blast!
Geoff Wood
1693518142
We had DJ Sparrow representing Pez and the infinity dance floor at our wedding. They had worked with our venue (The Malcolm Hotel) many times and the setup and flow of every detail was painless. The DJ kept the party going for everyone including ages 25-65 and many from abroad in Europe. I would recommend their services to anyone and absolutely would recommend splurging on the dance floor. Thanks again Pez!
agrasso07
1693506040
My husband and I got married at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise on August 5. Out of all the planning, the music was probably the one thing we were most worried about being perfect, other than the food of course. We had no idea what we wanted in terms of lighting and any other additions to the day but Fayyaz decided to speak directly with us on a call since we were planning this completely remotely from New Jersey, USA. He was so helpful in explaining the different options available, answering all of my numerous questions, and even making suggestions based on our venue and the ambiance we were going for. In the end, we made a few choices and it ended up coming together incredibly. Fayyaz even suggested for our ceremony having the song to be played after we were announced as husband and wife while we were walking back down the aisle to be played by the DJ (since we had a harpist for all of the other music) to add that extra upbeat touch and it made such a huge difference, we're so grateful for that suggestion! We had beautiful white uplighting and table lighting for our reception which then changed once the dancing began to give it a bit more of a party vibe. We also had some uplighting on the fireplace which looked so nice. One of the best add ons we went with was the dry ice machine that went off during our first dance. Honestly, I mostly wanted this to cover up my terrible foot work during the dance, but it made for the most incredible photos and we even had a couple that is getting married next year tell us that it was such a good idea, they're going to use a dry ice machine during their first dance as well! We were a bit picky with the music we wanted played so we made playlists for our cocktail hour/dinner hour and for the dancing portion, and we were able to share it with the DJ. Josue did such a great job of transitioning the songs, there was never any awkward pauses during the transitions. There wasn't a moment where people weren't dancing! We used Josue as our MC as well and he was great! Really attentive to detail, followed the MC script, and even confirmed name pronunciations with us before hand. I really couldn't recommend Pez Productions enough, they helped make our night so memorable, our dance floor was packed from the minute the dancing began until the last song of the night during the after party!
Cameo & Cufflinks
1693500972
Fayyaz (Pez) and his team are amazing! I have had the pleasure of knowing them for several years, they are known in the industry for being the best in their field. So obviously when it came time for my sisters wedding we knew who to call. Nigel kept the party going the whole night long. There was never a dull moment as he knew how to keep everyone on the dance floor. Communications were timely and easy going. Well worth every penny spent! I can't wait to work with them again :)
Heidi Pichler
1692807836
The whole team at Pez was a pleasure to work with. Lindsay was extremely responsive and helpful answering questions, Nigel gave a wonderful walk through of the details we needed to know, and our DJ Aaron at our wedding was perfect! He accommodated song requests and kept people on the dance floor. The end of the evening with everyone dancing in a circle was a highlight to be remembered. The mix of music throughout the night was exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend Pez Productions!
Abby Paul
1692667584
We used Pez productions for our wedding. These folks have it down to a science - great communication, very knowledgeable, and the perfect playlist (thanks, Nigel!).
Ashley Lewkowicz
1692510062
Pez Productions is my top recommendation to my clients as a wedding planner when you're looking for a party. They curate the music to what you and your guests would want to make it the most incredible experience. They are a must book for any event!
Andy Vo
1691629242
We just got married this last weekend and we have nothing but amazing things to say about Pez Productions. From beginning to end, we had an amazing experience with them! Our coordinator worked with us to ensure that everything went just the way we wanted it to. We had the amazing Johnee Wong as a DJ and I couldn't have wished for someone better. Not only did he keep the party going, he was a really nice guy and was easy to work with. Our guests still continue to rave about how we picked a great DJ.
Nancy Neufeld
1691608103
Pez Productions did an amazing job on my wedding day! My DJ Gord played all of our requests and kept the energy going all night. Guests were dancing until the very end of the wedding. Thank you Pez!
Lara Kemp
1691605130
Couldn't have asked for a better DJ. They can literally make or break your wedding, and ours was honestly unforgettable. From the music, the set up and Fayyaz himself, everything was incredible. You won't regret hiring this company!!
Murlyne Fong
1691599074
We've engaged Pez Productions for our Stampede event consecutively over the last couple of years, and our experience with DJ Joel has been truly exceptional. With a high level of professionalism, he possesses the knack for gauging the crowd's vibe and delivering the perfect musical atmosphere that gets everyone on their feet, thoroughly enjoying themselves. The setup and dismantling process has consistently been seamless and punctual, providing us with absolute peace of mind.
Kimberly Poffenroth
1691437110
AMAZING!!! We had Pez Productions DJ our wedding on July 22nd, 2023 in Sylvan Lake and they were incredible! Josue was amazing from start to finish. We had him DJ our ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and reception. It was an absolute party, he kept everyone on the dance floor until we had to kick people out of the venue at the end of the night- there was at least 70 people on the dance floor at 1:30am still. We got the extra sparklers and lights and it was worth it. People keep talking about our wedding and the party it was and I largely think it was due to Pez Productions. Could not recommend them enough! Fayyaz was amazing to work with. Their professionalism was next level and the music choices were amazing all night long!!!
Jessica Mow
1691347140
We had a fantastic experience with hiring Pez Productions to DJ our wedding! Josue did an amazing job keeping the dancing going and reading the vibe at the reception and later at the after party as well. Fayyaz and Josue also coordinated with us a handful of times before the wedding via email and phone calls to really make sure that they knew what we wanted so that Josue showed up fully prepared. They were super familiar with the venue (the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise), and had a very smooth transition from reception to after party that took barely any time at all. We highly recommend this team!!
Stephanie Chin
1691205528
Pez Productions did an incredible job with our wedding! From start to finish Lindsay was extremely helpful at helping me organize and think about the music for the day, and Nigel made me an awesome mix for my father daughter dance! Joel was our DJ for the wedding and he nailed our playlists and kept the party going on the dance floor which we loved! Completely went above and beyond and exceeded expectations! I would highly recommend Pez Productions for any event!Thank you Pez Productions for being a huge part of our special day. It was the best day and we had SO much fun!
Will MacDougall
1689903436
PEZ productions did an amazing job at our wedding! They were super friendly and professional, and brought an incredible energy to our party. Highly recommend!
Ava
1689816602
We had a stampede event and we were extremely happy with how Pez Productions helped us make it unforgettable. The music matched the vibe of the event perfectly mixing in country and tons of other tunes. They also helped us get together a stage. We will definitely be using them again for our next event!
Lesley Meng
1689154995
We were so happy with the work of Josue and Pez Productions for our wedding. Josue was incredibly professional and easy to work with from the very beginning. He took the time to understand our music preferences and create a playlist that was perfect for our wedding.On the day of our wedding, Josue was absolutely amazing. He kept the dance floor packed all night long, and he even played some special requests that our guests loved. Josue was also very attentive to our needs, and he was always willing to accommodate any changes we made to the playlist.We could not have asked for a better DJ for our wedding. Josue was professional, talented, and so much fun to work with. We would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a great DJ for their wedding.
Tiffany Tang
1689026138
Our DJ Logan for our wedding was absolutely amazing! They kept the dance floor alive and had everyone grooving all night long. The song selection was on point, catering to all tastes and keeping the energy high. The transitions between songs were seamless, and they knew exactly how to read the crowd and keep the party going. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ experience. Highly recommended for a night of non-stop fun and unforgettable memories! Luke & Tiffany
Tina Nguyen
1688759267
I will forever recommend Pez Productions to anyone for any occasion. One of the best vendors I had the opportunity to work with as I planned my wedding (just married July 1)! Lindsay is so prompt and professional managing all the forms, answering all my questions and sending out reminders basically within 12 to 24 hours. Fayyaz was awesome to talk to as I reviewed the final details. He had great recommendations and was so personable. And...finally, Josue just knocked it out-of-the-park at our wedding reception. He was accommodating, fun and personable. Thank you Pez Productions for a great and memorable evening!
Olivia Grima
1688586052
Pez Productions is the best of the best. They say the most memorable parts of a wedding are food, drinks, and music… MAN OH MAN did Fayyaz ever kill it with the music. He was absolutely fantastic and exceeded our high expectations.The questionnaire we had to fill out was so detailed and made us feel like we were in such great hands. The entire process felt so personalized which we loved. Fayyaz even created a shared album of all the photos and videos he took throughout the day!!We had so many guests say to us how much fun they had and that they just didn't want to leave the dance floor. Someone even asked “can we get this guy to come to Toronto?!” We have been to many weddings and usually the DJ will play a song here or there that clears the dance floor… Fayyaz did the exact opposite! It was one great song after the next.Not only was the music fantastic, but the lighting made it all that much better. The dance area lighting was so unique and fun and really made a huge impact on the feel of our wedding.Pez Productions was so easy to deal with - which is something you definitely want during the wedding planning process. They answered all of our questions and were always open to hoping on a call if we needed to.Thank you Pez Productions for being a huge part of our special day. We had SO much fun!
Meredith Salisbury
1687995758
Fayyaz and his team were incredible!! They knew how to engage everyone at our event, from the adults, little kids and even the teenagers! All our guests had an amazing time, and are still talking about the LED dance floor and 360 Photo Booth, and the dancing never stopped! Pez Productions made our night so easy. Added bonus that Fayyaz and Lindsay are the absolute nicest people ever 😁
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