The Purpose of the Wedding Rehearsal is:

• the opportunity to figure out all the tiny logistical details
• make your wedding ceremony run smoothly
• entering, exiting, of bridal party, groom, bride
• which way to face,
• handling the rings,
• handling the bouquet & when to pass it to maid of honor
• Candle lighters, Readers, special rituals in your ceremony
• Seating of parents/grandparents
• Cues and who’s role it is
• Flower girl & ring bearer roles, where to stand or sit
• Ushers & roles
• Maid of Honor & Best Man Roles
• The Bride and her escort need to know where to stop
• What happens at the altar standing, facing
• Table set up for Unity Candle & Sand Ceremony, Roses for mothers and who is responsible for setting up the items
• Crying children & how to handle it professionally
• Prepares you for your special day.

These steps need to be practiced so that each phase of the ceremony flows smoothly, seamlessly, beautifully so that on your wedding day everyone will be confident and poised. All of which you gained from your rehearsal!

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Authored by Alafia Ceremonies

I am a professional wedding officiant! I love weddings! Weddings are a happy and joyous event in our lives.

My belief is every couple is unique and different and each couple’s wedding ceremony should be a reflection of who they are. There are as many types of ceremonies as their are couples.  Your ceremony is a one time event! No second chances the next day, no starting over once it begins. We understand that and our goal is always to create the most beautiful memorable ceremony for you.

Just because you are on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t impress!

A lot has to do with the venue that you choose for your reception/ceremony. At a hotel or hall you are going to have to do a lot to put your personal stamp on it. Choose a unique venue that is beautiful in and of itself. Be that a beach, a tropical garden something with a view of it’s own. That way you don’t have to use special lighting, lots of flower arrangements and other things to make it look other than four walls.

Pay attention to your tablescape. You don’t need a fully set table (it cost’s too much, the more utensils, glasses and dishes the more you pay). Use ribbons in your colors to criss cross the table to give it color. If you are on the beach fill vases with sand, shells and a candle. Use something inexpesive like raffia as a napkin ring with a starfish glued to it. If you are in a garden pick some of the flowers and use them on your table…nature is there and is free, use it to make your tables a wow.

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Authored By Lori. Lori is the Innkeeper/owner of Sea Breeze Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn in Gulfport, Florida. She hosts weddings in her tropical garden for up to 100 people. The bride makes the dramatic second story entrance, joins her groom under the jasmine covered gazebo for their vows, head’s across the street to the beach for photos and then finishes up dancing in the garden under the stars! See www.seabreezemanor.com for more information.