The Wedding Rehearsal

The ceremony rehearsal is a very important part of planning your wedding. Most Brides and Grooms find it very comforting to meet with the entire bridal party and anyone else who is playing a part in your big day for one full evening. The rehearsal does not have to be formal. The first step is to make an appointment with your Officiant. The closer to your wedding day the better as all of the information will be fresh in everyone's mind. Typically, the rehearsals are scheduled within the week of the wedding. On the night of the rehearsal, everyone should meet at the Place of Worship. Once the rehearsal begins, the Officiant will pretty much take over the show. He/She will guide you and your Bridal Party through the set up, entrances readings and exits. It is wise to ensure that all reading are issued to the appropriate people just before the rehearsal begins. Chances are that the Officiant will instruct everyone read their passages once over. Once the rehearsal is over, it is a perfect time to go through any assigned duties and hand out Bridal Party thank you gifts.