BRIDES MAGAZINE JANUARY 2020
T
he events during your wedding day
can often give you butterflies or feel-
ings you aren’t familiar with. The entire
wedding party may find themselves
nervous about making a mistake dur-
ing the ceremony. A rehearsal is a great
way for everyone involved to familiarize
themselves before the big day.
A rehearsal should involve the entire
party, especially young children who
may be a flower girl or ring bearer. They
should understand the importance of
their role and exactly what is expected
of them. Don’t be impatient if they don’t
get the hang of it the first time.
Here are some tips to throw the per-
fect rehearsal so your wedding can go on
without a hitch.
Lining Up
Decide which of your party will be
accompanying each other down the aisle
and in what order. Many brides choose
to sort appearances by height or factors
like how long they have been friends.
This order should be discussed before the
rehearsal, so each member knows where
to line up.
You should also determine the pace
you wish your party to travel down the
aisle. Plan to choose a point for them
to stop for a photo opportunity before
the next couple begins. Take the time to
practice this until you are satisfied with
the progression.
A quick tip for success is to ask your
wedding party to wear the shoes they will
use at the event. This makes it easy for
them to get a feel for walking in heels or
uncomfortable dress shoes.
Test Equipment
Once you are confident that your
wedding guests are proficient in the
wedding process, you should ensure the
equipment that will be used is working
properly. Test lighting fixtures or spot-
lights if they will be in use during the
ceremony.
It’s also beneficial to check the sound
equipment if you will be playing music to
accompany you down the aisle. Unless
you are hiring a professional to operate
these important details, give the task to
a trusted guest from the wedding.
Celebrate with Dinner
After the rehearsal, reward your
friends and family for their hard work
and dedication to make your wedding
day special. An affordable meal and cel-
ebration is usually a grand gesture that
everyone appreciates.
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