Monday, January 30, 2012

Wedding Rehearsal- 5 Easy Steps

1. Bring to the rehearsal text of the complete wedding ceremony, and any accessories which are part of the ceremony, for example

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

Friday, January 6, 2012

Memorable Commitment, Unforgettable Wedding

People all over Australia celebrated the end of one year and the beginning of another with parties big and small.

One party, however, had a bit of surprise for the invited guests. No sooner did the clock strike twelve, when another celebration was announced. The host and the hostess had decided to celebrate their togetherness with a commitment ceremony just as the New Year began.

Having exchanged their commitment vows, and with an engagement ring on the lady’s finger, the celebrant was asked to make another announcement.

It was the couple’s wish, that in twelve month’s time, and at the exact venue, the guests would gather again to help them celebrate their wedding day.