By now, you are probably well on your way to planning your best day
ever. The coordinator has been
called in, the venue selected, the photographer chosen, and all the details are
falling into place. All of a
sudden, it dawns on you that you have not given any thought to the
rehearsal.
Article by Orange County Wedding Planner Posh-itively Perfect Events
What is a “rehearsal” anyway?
A rehearsal is a “practice run” for the big day. This lets everyone in your bridal party
and those in your family who will walk down the aisle know where to go, who
they will go with, and when they will walk before it’s “show time”.
Traditionally, the rehearsal takes place the night before the wedding.
However, today many couples are opting for the rehearsal to take place a couple
of nights in advance. The benefit of doing it this way is that it allows you to
get any last minute matters taken care of the night before the wedding, and you
can also get a good night’s sleep.
The rehearsal usually takes place at the wedding ceremony site and is
typically facilitated by the Wedding Coordinator.
The Rehearsal Dinner…or Brunch…or Lunch – whatever you choose… or
nothing at all!
The time of your rehearsal will most likely dictate what type of
gathering you will have afterwards – brunch, lunch, or dinner. Some couples choose not to have a
gathering at all, and that’s okay too.
If you do arrange for one, it can be a fun way to bring both families
and your closest friends together to get to know each other a little better
before your wedding. It’s the
pre-party to the big party!
Choosing a location for the
gathering after your rehearsal
There are really no rules when it comes to where the rehearsal “dinner”
will take place. It can be a fun
and casual theme or an elegant affair.
Above all, it should reflect your personalities. The only tip to consider is this: the
nature of the pre-wedding festivities should not overshadow the big day
itself. For example, your gathering can take place in a cute
and quaint community clubhouse, a private room in a restaurant, a backyard
barbeque, or whatever suits you best.
Who to invite
Let’s start with the bridal party, include the parents and
grandparents. If you have
identified specific individuals to seat your grandparents and guests, they
should be included as well. And don’t forget the Officiant!
As a courtesy, others to consider would be out of town guests and
spouses/significant others of the bridal party.
Remember that you can also use this occasion to recognize those who
have helped in the planning process, and if you are giving gifts to your
wedding party, this is a perfect time to do so!
Most of all, no matter what…relax, have fun, and savor every single
second of this exciting time. Your
wedding day will be here and over before you can blink your eyes!!!
Article
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