Practice the processional last. Now that everyone knows where to stand when they enter the ceremony, practicing the entrance should be a piece of cake. Line everyone up in the order they will enter, for our clients this information is at the top of the ceremony draft. The Officiant, Groom, Best Man, and Groomsmen enter first, typically from the side of the ceremony site but sometimes up the aisle depending on preference.
Following them are the grandparents, the parents of the Groom, and the Mother of the Bride. While the Officiant, Groom, and Groomsmen normally enter together as a group in a straight line, everyone else needs to be spaced evenly. The Bride and her escort typically the Father of the Bride should not enter until the entire wedding party has entered and is in place. The hand-off. The last item to practice is what happens when the Bride and her escort make it to the front of the ceremony and are standing in front of the Officiant and the Groom.
If the escort is a parent of the Bride they should give her a kiss and congratulate her. The Bride and Groom should then be standing facing one another, holding hands in front of the Officiants.
Do it again. The rehearsal should not last more than minutes at most. Below is a helpful diagram of where everyone should be standing: Variations Many of our couples choose to forego the traditional wedding ceremony order and include cultural, religious, or regional variations in their ceremony.
LGBTQ Ceremonies — We work with hundreds of same-sex couples each year, and the only rule for gay weddings is that there are no rules.
Our LGBTQ couples tend to break the mold entirely, creating a custom ceremony that reflects their relationship while still incorporating a few elements seen at most wedding ceremonies. If you have out-of-town guests, they have traveled the distance to attend your big day. Be considerate if they are running late, and plan accordingly to better accommodate them. You can even opt to have out-of-state guests attend at the close of the dinner for dessert and coffee.
From gift-giving to speeches, the rehearsal dinner is a time for family traditions to be carried out and special moments to be shared. Show your bridal party how much they mean to you with gift-giving tips on our blog! Groomsmen, bridesmaids, the maid of honor, the best man, the ring bearer, and the flower girl all should receive gifts.
You can also opt to give the your parents gifts, but you may wish to do this in a more personal setting or on your wedding day. The fathers of the bride and groom typically give speeches during the dinner.
Rehearsal dinners are also a great time for sharing special memories in speeches given by any bridal party member. You can also invite other guests to participate in the story-telling. The wedding is reserved for the maid of honor and best man, but this evening any of the attendees can toast the couple. The remaining wedding party pairs up and follows them up the aisle starting with the ones closest to the middle. The bridesmaid and groomsman that are the farthest out are the last of the wedding party to exit which is the cue for the parents to begin their exit.
Traditionally, Parents of the Bride exit first followed by the Parents of the Groom. Once the wedding party has left during the recessional, regroup and line up for the processional. Since they should already be familiar with where they are going, it should go smoothly. If you have a short aisle, have the next person wait until the person before them is all the way to the front row of seating.
If it is a longer aisle, have them begin around the middle. A slow pace is always preferred for photos, but I always advise to walk to the beat of the music as it will feel the most natural for the walker and the guests. Whether you are doing a receiving line or not, make sure to explain to the wedding party and immediate family where to go after the ceremony recessional.
If they need to stay for pictures, discuss a meeting spot to all meet at so everyone is on the same page. If you will be exiting the venue with bubbles, flags, or any other items, explain it to your wedding party so they can help lead the guests in what to do.
Previous Next. Hire a great wedding coordinator. Pair up your wedding party. The rehearsal dinner can be as formal or informal as you like, depending on your budget and desires.
Many couples try to keep the rehearsal dinner on theme with the wedding, however, so the dinner feels like an extension of the wedding itself and blends seamlessly into the rest of the weekend.
Povey echoes this sentiment. There are no rules. We have done fantastic rehearsal dinners where the guests never sat down and music played all night," she says. Ready to plan a wedding rehearsal dinner?
We've broken the planning down into 10 steps. Traditionally, the groom's parents take care of the rehearsal dinner, but these days, anything goes. If both sets of parents are splitting the cost of the wedding, then perhaps you and your partner may want to pay for the rehearsal dinner.
Talk with your partner and your parents to find the best solution for your situation. A fun way to kick off the wedding weekend is to incorporate a theme into your rehearsal dinner.
You can build the party around your cultural background or play up the wedding's location. Pick a theme that's unique to you and your partner's interests.
Whether you pick a favorite family restaurant or a place that has sentimental value to the couple, you definitely have options. Or if your wedding venue is at a hotel, consider spots in the hotel that are more unique than the traditional wedding locations. Around the pool of the hotel, in a charming bar, or even a large guest suite with a view," suggests Povey. The rehearsal dinner guest list typically includes close family members and anyone participating in the wedding ceremony including the officiant , plus their spouses or dates.
It's also considerate to invite your out-of-town guests to the festivities. However, if you end up with a long list of people to include, you can keep costs down by serving only cocktails and hors d'oeuvres or desserts as opposed to a full meal. The rehearsal dinner schedule is traditionally held the night before the wedding, most often on a Friday. Usually, the ceremony rehearsal begins around p. The dinner takes place immediately after the rehearsal, usually around 7 p.
For a Sunday or holiday wedding, you have more options, and some couples decide to hold the rehearsal dinner two nights before the wedding so that everyone has more time to relax and recuperate before the big day. If most attendees won't be arriving until late on the eve of your wedding, a breakfast celebration on the morning of the wedding is also a possibility. Whether you plan on hosting the rehearsal dinner at your favorite restaurant or a banquet hall in which case, you'll need to hire catering , be sure to get your menu squared away early on in the planning stages.
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