Rehearsal Dinners

The night before is when the energy starts building. Host your rehearsal dinner at Stone House and give your closest people a preview of the magic to come.

Banquet tables in The Great Hall at Stone House Nevada City — historic stone walls and timber beams set for a private dinner Three Spaces

Choose the Setting That Fits Your Group

Rehearsal dinners at Stone House happen in one of three distinct spaces — chosen based on your guest count, the vibe you want, and how the night before should flow into the wedding day.

The Lounge

Top-floor room with leather seating, gorgeous wood tables, and a craft cocktail program. Best for intimate seated dinners up to 50 guests. Combine with The Great Hall below for groups up to 150.

The Great Hall

Original 1857 stone walls, timber beams, and rustic wooden tables make this the most atmospheric option for a formal seated rehearsal dinner. Seats up to 100 guests at full capacity.

The Courtyard with The Cavern

Open-air cocktail hour under the stone walls and string lights of The Courtyard, then move into the candlelit arches of The Cavern (originally an 1800s brewery) for a one-of-a-kind dinner experience. Up to 30 guests in The Cavern; expand to The Courtyard for cocktails and overflow.

What's Included

Every rehearsal dinner at Stone House comes with the same level of coordination and attention your wedding day receives.

  • Private use of your chosen space
  • 3-hour venue access
  • On-site coordinator
  • Head table for couple + family
  • Bar service
  • Farm-to-table dinner (choice of tier)
  • Table settings and linens
  • Candles and ambient lighting
  • Sound system for toasts and music
  • Dedicated wait staff

Sample Rehearsal Dinner Timeline

5:00 PMWedding rehearsal at ceremony site (Showroom or Courtyard)
6:00 PMCocktails and welcome — bars open
6:45 PMGuests seated, welcome remarks from host
7:00 PMFirst course served
7:30 PMEntrée course — toasts between courses
8:15 PMDessert and final toasts
9:00 PMEvening wraps — guests head out (or continue downstairs at The Parlour)
Bundle and save. When you book your rehearsal dinner and wedding together at Stone House, your coordinator manages both events seamlessly. One venue, one team, one less thing to worry about the week of your wedding.
Intimate dinner table setup at Stone House Choosing a Space

Your Coordinator Helps You Decide

Once you've shared your guest count and the kind of evening you have in mind, your Stone House coordinator will recommend whichever of The Lounge, The Great Hall, or The Courtyard with The Cavern fits best — and walk you through how the rehearsal dinner integrates with the next day's setup.

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