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The Rehearsal
By Megan Mercer
Last Update: November 5, 2004

The rehearsal is mainly a chance for the officiant to meet your wedding party and acquaint everyone with the basics of the ceremony. Think of it as a dry run of the big day and a time to get the jitters out of your system!

The rehearsal is very important, so don't even think about skipping it!! Even if you are confident in your role, other people in the ceremony may need some practice and guidance before the big day.

When is the rehearsal?
The rehearsal is usually held the night before the wedding at the ceremony site itself. If that time is inconvenient for any of your key players or the site is unavailable, reschedule for another time; preferably within the week before the wedding so that people won’t have time to forget what they have learned.

Who should attend the rehearsal?
The people who should attend the rehearsal are basically anyone who has a role to play in the actual ceremony.

What should I bring to the rehearsal?
You might want to bring along the following items to the rehearsal. You will need some things for the actual rehearsal and some for the wedding day. This way, you won’t have to worry about forgetting them on your way to the ceremony on your big day.

Remember, the rehearsal is a chance to iron out last-minute details. Don't get upset if things don't go smoothly during the rehearsal—they almost never do, but that's the whole point! Make sure that everything is ready and that all of the participants know what’s expected of them. Try to have fun and take it all in!