Many people say that the best day of their life is their wedding day. If you’re about to get married, chances are you want to make sure the day is perfect—you want everything to go smoothly and for every detail to be in place. Because of this desire, some couples decide to have a wedding rehearsal.
What is a Wedding Rehearsal?
A wedding rehearsal typically happens the night before the wedding. It’s where the couple runs through the whole ceremony with the wedding party and any other key players, like the officiant and wedding planner. Not only will the wedding party learn what is expected of them during the ceremony and where they should stand, you’ll be able to finalize any last-minute details.
Should I Have a Wedding Rehearsal?
There is certainly a lot that can go wrong on a wedding day, so most experts do recommend having a wedding rehearsal. However, many couples don’t realize everything that can go wrong, so they don’t see the importance of having a rehearsal. The rehearsal is also designed to help you work through any kinks; many couples change some ceremony detail on the day-of, such as the order couples are walking down the aisle, and it’s best to have this taken care of the night before so you aren’t frantic just before the ceremony starts.
The wedding rehearsal should clear up any questions people have about where to be, what to do, and what the ceremony will look like. For instance, members of the wedding party may not know what area they’re supposed to walk from, who they’re supposed to walk with, and when they’re supposed to go down the aisle. Family members in reserved seats may not know where they should sit. Anyone participating in the ceremony, like readers, may need confirmation about where they should stand and what part of the ceremony they should read during. This is the time to go over seemingly minute details too, such as how the bridesmaids hold their bouquets or whether or not groomsmen should put their hands in their pockets during the ceremony.
A wedding rehearsal shouldn’t take more than an hour, but that time is an hour well-spent. Everyone should be left with a clear understanding of what is expected of them.
Why You Might Not Need a Wedding Rehearsal
There are some cases in which a wedding rehearsal is just not necessary. Perhaps you don’t have any children in the wedding—a flower girl or ring bearer—or the wedding party is very small. If you have a simple ceremony with no extra readings or it is a private ceremony with no guests, you may be content without having the rehearsal.
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