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Let
your Officiate(s) run the rehearsal. He or she should
give directions to everyone in terms of the flow, order
of events, where and when to enter and where to stand
at the altar. |
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Don’t
try to add anything new to the ceremony that wasn’t
already talked about and agreed upon with your Officiate(s),
Production Director or Wedding coordinator. It will only
add confusion to the ceremony and the rehearsal. |
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All
those with special roles should rehearse their part. Readers
may only want to practice a few lines – or they
may wish to rehearse their entire passage. Be aware and
make sure at the end of the rehearsal that everyone is
comfortable with his or her role. |
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If you are
using our rehearsal/ceremony production service, we will
instruct the readers on how to adjust the microphone,
if necessary. Make it clear where the reading (the actual
piece of paper) will be located. Will the notes be at
the podium? Or will the reader need to carry them up to
the podium? For an evening or candlelight service, make
sure there will be sufficient light to be able to read. |
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The Bride and
female attendants should practice walking down the aisle
to make sure that everyone follows the same pace. Children
(flower girls and ring bearers) may need extra practice
time to make them feel comfortable walking down the aisle.
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The Bride and
her attendants should also discuss how their bouquets
should be held (i.e. up high, in the middle, or down low).
You want a consistent look for the pictures and video
and this is an issue we all overlook too many times. |
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The Officiate(s)
should also instruct the ushers on how to seat mothers,
grandmothers and wedding guests. They should also receive
instructions on rolling out the aisle runner if one is
being used. |
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