Top Rehearsal Dinner Locations for Graham, TX and PK Lake Weddings
Graham, Texas, hosts several wonderful wedding venues, with The Barn at Sparrow Creek Ranch being the “Best of Young County” many years in a row! But the variety is amazing across the wedding venue options, including the Wildcatter Ranch, Painted Lakes, Red Brick Rose, The Alley House, Chandelier Ridge, Graham Country Club, Revel Manor, and Rim Rock Ranch.
If you are coming to the PK Lake and wider Graham area for your wedding, one of the next questions is what are the best Rehearsal Dinner Locations?
Considering Rehearsal Dinner at SCR? Read on — for important considerations!
Top Rehearsal Dinner Venues - Graham, TX & PK Lake
For couples getting married at SCR the Wildcatter is less than 5 minutes away and boasts an amazing steak house overlooking the Brazos River.
They have hosted our couples’ rehearsal dinners at the restaurant and hotel area for ten years. Our couples' guests, coming from all over the country, delight in the resort itself and enjoy the rehearsal dinner location, as many of the guests (if not the bride and groom) also stay the weekend.
SCR Bride “Wildcatter ... amazing and ensured our entire group had everything we needed!!”
Neri’s is the best of the best when it comes to food! Their food is always delicious, and there is such a great variety.
The Tequila Room is upstairs, decorated so fun, and perfect for rehearsal dinners. It offers space and privacy and the best food (no, really!).
Neri’s is on the Downtown Square, just a few storefronts up from the Middle Sister, for great afterparty vibes!
3. Brickhouse - Taproom & Restaurant
Brickhouse is another stunning restaurant in America’s largest downtown square! Located right at the start of Graham’s famous square, Brickhouse has great food, a diverse menu, a beautiful bar, and great private dining options.
Tell them we sent you and make sure to ask about special options for rehearsal dinners in their back room.
This adorable small venue in Graham, TX, is centrally located for guests staying at the Wildcatter next to SCR and guests staying in town at the Best Western, Holiday Inn, and other accommodations.
This is a great option for SCR couples who want to host a full-on welcome party after their rehearsal to make sure there is a festive activity for their out-of-town guests to enjoy on Friday. With this space, you can host up to 100 guests and create a whole experience the night before the wedding.
5. SCR for Rehersal Dinner
Our couples who book the Weekend Package occasionally host their rehearsal dinner at SCR.
The Benefits: Your guests will know where your venue is, be familiar with the parking lot (to avoid guests driving up to your ceremony site and having to turn around), and generally getting to enjoy the unique architecture and many spaces at SCR. And of course, you have already paid for the venue that day so, no need to rent another location.
Considerations:
All rules apply to Friday as Saturday — it is just hosting another event! Bar and catering rules are the same as for the wedding (see here).
The reason SCR couples love the Wedding Packages is to use all day Friday starting at 9 am to unload and decorate the entire reception space without rushing. This means there is nothing to do setup-wise for the reception (indoor) on the wedding day (ya, for the mamas who don’t have to scramble!). If you use SCR for rehearsal, you will need to reset tables, chairs, decor, and linens and clean up after the rehearsal dinner.
We’d recommend on-site rehearsal dinners for those with under 50 guests, not going to have alcohol, and having the actual tables and chairs for the rehearsal dinner set out on the Creekside Patio. After the rehearsal dinner, the groomsmen moved the rehearsal dinner tables and chairs into the main barn reception space and finished setting the decor. That way, you still maintain the benefit of having very little setup on your wedding day!
6. Vetoni’s Italian Restaurant
This is a great, small-town Italian food restaurant that can be great for a rehearsal dinner with a private room and easily sharable dishes!
SCR Bride “We used Vetoni’s Italian restaurant in graham. Food was great, and they gave us a private room; we did buffet style.”
At least half the weddings at SCR use Dos Leones for catering! They are delicious and have the most amazing staff, and our couples continue to put them at the top of the catering recommendations!
But, if you aren't using them on your wedding day, then Rehearsal Dinner at Dos Leones in Graham, TX, is another great option. They are located on the south side of Graham, Tx, just a 10-15 minute drive from Sparrow Creek Ranch.
SCR Bride “Dos Leones. SO good!!! Very nice people, and the food was amazing!!!”
SCR Bride “Graham Country Club, so so yummy and easy!”
The Country Club is a sophisticated option with great food and a well-trained staff who will ensure that your rehearsal dinner is as beautiful as your wedding at SCR.
8. Mi Familia
SCR Bride “Mi Familia, which was really nice, and they even opened up outside of their business hours just for us. It was less formal as we had a rehearsal lunch, but the food was delicious, and the staff was really great.”
This is a casual Mexican food restaurant located on the south side of Graham, which is a quick drive from the Best Western and SCR.
SCR mostly hosts out-of-town couples visiting the PK Lake area for a “destination wedding.” Still, those couples who are local or familiar with the PL Lak area often have their rehearsal dinners at Possum Kingdom Lake and the many restaurants there. It can be a bit of a drive for guests staying in town, but there are great options like Possum Hollow!
SCR Bride “it’s about a 25-minute drive to get there from the venue, but Tracy is AMAZING!”
These are just a few great options because SCR and the other Graham, Texas Wedding Venues are nestled in the tourist area of the PK Lake region there are many great restaurants and options. If these aren’t the perfect fit, search restaurants in Graham, TX, to see new options (restaurants open up all the time!).
We love our small-town with big amenities and all the amazing couples it draws from across Texas and over 15 states so far!