Should we do a Rehearsal?
We suggest a rehearsal for all beach weddings for a couple of reasons, including; calming nerves, look at sunset location, and for small children. For any wedding ceremony, a rehearsal in important, but especially for a beach wedding. As there are no walls to peek around to see how everything is going, the timing and coordination is very important for a beach wedding. Also, having a walk-through lets you see the sun, feel the wind, look at the tide and general lay of the beach so any adjustments in timing, location can be made then.
Everyone from the wedding party doesn't have to be there for the rehearsal. As many as can make it will be fine. Mainly, the bride and groom need to be aware of the processional and order of the ceremony. Mostly, the coordinator or planner walks you through, the officiant doesn't attend, unless requested.
how does it all come together?
coordination
DUTIES OF A COORDINATOR
Provide a high level checklist to help guide you and keep the wedding planning on track
help set expectations with your budget based on your vision
save you money and time with their knowledge and expertise
continue the support by starting the wedding time line months before to help alleviate stress with capturing details, customized diagrams, and preparing check off lists
have 3-4 before the day including a site visit to finalize details
help you with vendor management, including customized time lines for each vendor, and transition as the liaison day of
conduct rehearsal if your officiant is not available
day of, help direct, coordinate and support you, your fiance, bridal party and family, as well as be delegated to take care of any last-minute emergencies.
provide an emergency kit and has an assistant to help support day of
have additional assistants by their side to manage the day
come prepared with an emergency kit at your disposal