typical costs for rehearsal dinner
1 A rehearsal dinner can cost as little as $10 to $30 per person for a simple affair held in the host's home. 2  Examples include an Italian-themed event with lasagna and Chianti, a back-yard cookout with burgers, a pizza party or a cocktail party.3  TheKnot.com offers a list of casual rehearsal dinner ideas. An elaborate rehearsal dinner can cost $70 to $250 per person and even higher. 2  Ideas include a catered meal at a reception hall or a multi-course meal in a high-end restaurant or upscale hotel.