a)
candles for
candle lighting
b)
containers for
sand blending ceremony
c)
paper roses for
the rose ceremony
d)
glasses for
the wine ceremony
e)
cords or
ribbons for the handfasting ceremony
2.
To begin the rehearsal place the whole bridal party at the ceremonial site as
if the ceremony is to begin – this includes the bride and groom, the celebrant,
and all the bridal attendants.
3.
From that position, acting as if the ceremony has just finished, begin the
recessional.
4.
Having practiced the recessional several times, practice the wedding march.
5.
When you’re happy with both the recessional and the processional, practice the
actions of the wedding ceremony itself –
a)
father handing
over the bride
b)
couple facing
each other to begin their vows
c)
readers
walking to and from the speaker’s stand
d)
best man
handing over the rings
e)
bride and
groom exchanging the rings
f)
using any of
the above accessories
g)
walking to and
from the signing of the register
h)
bride handing
over her bouquet to the bridesmaid, and then having it returned to her towards
the end of the ceremony
While
the text of the ceremony doesn’t need to be practiced, the celebrant should
talk the couple through the various steps.
