The wedding rehearsal is not just a sentimental tradition left over from the days of our parents. In the 08's, practicality is the buzzword, and there is nothing more practical than having a rehearsal of this very important ceremony.
You want everything to go as you and your fiance have planned, but in order for this to happen, your attendants and other ceremony participants must be well-versed in the circumstances of the ceremony. This is especially important today, since fewer and fewer ceremonies copy the traditional style, and participants do not automatically know where they are supposed to go.
The wedding rehearsal gives everyone a chance to practice their roles in the ceremony before going public. Every person involved in your ceremony should attend -- the bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents, flower girl and ring bearer, officiant, readers, musicians, and especially the bride and groom! It is also a good idea to have your wedding consultant on hand for any last-minute questions, and your videographer so that he or she can get a better feel for the layout of the church.
Give the flower girl and ring bearer plenty of time to walk up and down the aisle by themselves. This will help them get used to being the center of attention so that they won't get stage fright at the wedding day.
Walk through the entire ceremony a couple of times so that everyone knows their parts and their cues. If the musicians can't be on hand to play for your rehearsal, try to get a copy of the processional and recessional so that the attendants can become familiar with the songs.
The wedding rehearsal usually takes place the day before the wedding, and is followed by a dinner hosted by the groom's parents. This dinner should be held near the ceremony site, prefer ably in a private room, although a restaurant is another option. may want to have your wedding caterer cook for the rehearsal dinner as a kind of "dry-run" for the real wedding reception.
Whether you go to a restaurant or decide to have your rehearsal dinner catered, you want to make sure that the food is delicious. Book your dinner site as soon as possible so that you can concentrate instead on the menu. may decide to go for a family-style meal, although many brides and grooms are opting to give their guests more choices. The bride and groom will select four or five entrees before the dinner, and their guests will have their choice from these dish es.
As with your reception food, sample the dishes before you hire anybody. Find out how many servers will be assigned to your group, and go over any other details to make sure that your dinner is a success.
Make sure that the proprietors work out of a licensed kitchen, have the proper insurance, and are willing to accommodate you and your fiance's ideas.
Traditionally, the best man makes his first toast to the bride and groom at the rehearsal dinner. This is also the perfect opportunity for the couple to present their bridal party appreciation gifts. The rehearsal dinner will be the last quiet time you will be able to spend with your close family and friends before your new, married life. You will want to take this time to relax and spend some quality time with your loved ones, and also tell them how much you appreciate their presence in your lives.
Wedding rehearsals are as practically now as they were in the previous decades. Even with our advanced technology and conveniences, the wedding rehearsal is still an integral part of having a successful ceremony.
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