Bride Bethany Rolstad (right) and Wedding Dog BaileyIn my wedding work, wedding rehearsals can be a lot of fun.
And first of all, nobody is fully listening.
On rehearsal day, emotions are all over the map. So to insure a smooth and fun rehearsal - and that everyone remembers the "action parts," here are a few tips to consider:
Give Yourself A Buffer Day - If you are being married on a Saturday, have your rehearsal on Thursday. If you are being married on Sunday, have your rehearsal on Friday. By giving yourselves a day between rehearsal/rehearsal party and the full wedding day, you have more room to breathe, to take care of last minute items and perhaps even take just a few hours away from everyone just for the two of you (imagine that!).
Half-Hour Rule - Tell your wedding party and family/friends that your rehearsal will start at 11:30 a.m. - but you and your Officiant/Minister know it will pretty much start at Noon. By giving yourselves a half-hour buffer, you are allowing for late-comers. And people are often late to rehearsal so as I am very fond of saying, bribes are good!
Action Parts Only - In my rehearsals, I keep the words sacred for the wedding day. My goal when we are rehearsing together is to make everyone comfortable with what, when, how and where - this way everyone involved in your ceremony is more fully present throughout your wonderful ceremony on your wedding day.
Rehearsal Dinner/Party - Schedule your rehearsal dinner/party for family and friends after rehearsal at a location near the actual rehearsal venue. By keeping travel distance down, you will make things easier for people - and traffic is always a consideration for people not famliar with the Puget Sound area.
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