Rehearsals and Closings

Rehearsal
Some couples believe that rehearsals are not necessary. However, I have learned that rehearsals are more often than not essential for a smoothly run ceremony and for your peace of mind. Especially it is importat if the processional involves many persons. Even if the processional is small but children are involved in it, is really very helpful for them and their parents to know what they will be doing and to assist them in walking down the aisle by themselves. I've seen children literally just run off to the sides after noticing so many people staring at them, which is cute and understandable, however if they have rehearsed and know what is expected of them it will be even cuter. For all these reasons I firmly believe a rehearsal at the site of the wedding is important. The length of the rehearsal should not take more than 20-30 minutes, if all persons participating are on time. Please understand and convey to your participants that punctuality is important at the rehearsal and wedding day. The whole procession will surely flow smoothly and flawlessly after having rehearsed it the day before. Please let me know if you are having a wedding planner, so I can coordinate with them and I will be familiar with the choreography of the ceremony to allot time and pauses in the ceremony. Please make sure the florists know where the couple will be standing and moving, for them to leave the space free and safe for the couple to stand.

Saying a blessing
My services are complete once the ceremony is over and the couple has gone off to take pictures and be congratulated by guests. ahead of time please arrange and introduce me to someone who will give me the balance of the fees to be paid. In advance please let me know who will be the two witnesses signing the certificate of marriage, so they can come to sign the certificate right after the ceremony. After this has been done, I will wish you well.
If you would like me to stay and say a blessing before your reception, please let me know, for this is not customary but I would arrange my time if you so wish. Please listen to your heart on this decision, for you will not offend me if you don't choose me to do so.