As you probably know, there are not a lot of options available to brides and grooms in Meridian, Mississippi, when it comes to a restaurant for their rehearsal dinner. A lot of couples are choosing to host their dinners at local venues instead; especially when they have a larger guest list than a restaurant can accommodate.
Last week I shared with you wedding venues in Meridian, MS, (read post here!) and today I want to share some venues and restaurants that are available for hosting rehearsal dinners.
If you are wanting to host your rehearsal dinner at a Meridian, MS restaurant, there are just a few that can even accommodate a large party in a private setting.
Weidmanns
210 22nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi 39301
601-581-5770
- Weidmann’s has two banquet rooms available;
Felix Room – Seats up to 50 guests
1870 Room – Seats up to 80 guests - The rooms are on the second floor and can be reached either by staircase or elevator
- There is not a rental fee for the banquet rooms, but they do require a deposit to reserve your date (the deposit is deducted from your total food bill)
- They offer three different menu options
- The dinner menu options are priced at $20 per person, $27 per person and $35 per person; you can view them here
- Weidmanns does not allow the downstairs to be reserved for a private party or dinner
- For banquet reservations, you can either call or email:
Molly Robin – 601-581-5770 – molly@weidmanns1870.com
Charles Frazier – 601-581-5770 – charles@weidmanns1870.com
Harvest Grill
618 22nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi 39301
601-282-5069
- Can accommodate smaller dinners
- They have a covered outdoor patio that seats 36
- They have a smaller room available upstairs that seats 20
- If you are interested in booking Harvest Grill you can give them a call at the number listed above
Bogey’s Steakhouse
308 Briarwood Road, Meridian, Mississippi 39305
601-449-0061
- Bogey’s is located inside of Briarwood Country Club
- Their restaurant is situated off Briarwood’s 18th hole, overlooking the water
- For more information contact them at the number listed above
The Venue
820 22nd Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi, 39301
601-604-7626
thevenue.meridian@gmail.com
- Meridian’s newest event venue that is becoming the go to venue for rehearsal dinners, parties and showers alike
- The Lounge can accommodate up to 85 guests for mixed seating
- The Refectory can accommodate up to 75 guests for a seated dinner
- The Black Bar & Breezeway can accommodate up to 25 for a
- Their most inclusive package gives you access to the entire floor of The Venue
MSU Riley Center
2200 5th Street Meridian, Mississippi 39301
601-696-2200
- The theatre stage at MSU Riley Center is the most popular area in the building for rehearsal dinners and can accommodate around 87 guests
- The grand lobby is another option at The Riley Center and can accommodate 75 guests
- The Studio Theatre can accommodate 150 guests
- The Exhibit Hall can accommodate 375 guests and is usually too large for rehearsal dinners
- They do require an insurance liability policy
- Their rates start at $1,500
City Hall
601.485.1944 – Laura Carmichael
- City Hall can accommodate up to 233 for a seated dinner
- They do require an insurance liability policy
- The rental rate for weekend day or night events is $1,800
Soule Steam Feed Works
1808 4th Street, Meridian, Mississippi 39301
601-693-9905
- Rental starts at $500
Meridian Little Theatre
4334 Hwy 39 North, Meridian, Mississippi 39301
601-482-6371
- Can accommodate around 150 guests for a seated dinner; possibly more depending on the set up
- Rental rate is $1,000 plus a $400 deposit
Northwood Country Club
4300 Country Club Dive, Meridian, Mississippi 39305
601-485-4491
- A popular choice for rehearsal dinners, but is only available to members
Union Station
1901 Front Street, Meridian, Mississippi 39301
601-484-6852
- Can accommodate up to 130 for a seated dinner in the largest room they offer
- Can accommodate up to 40 for a seated dinner in each of the smaller rooms; they have two smaller rooms
- Rental Rates start at $200
Meridian Museum of Art
628 25th Avenue, Meridian, Mississippi 39301
601-693-1501
meridianmuseum@bellsouth.net
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