The rehearsal

The wedding rehearsal provides unpressured time to go through the service, which helps everyone know what to expect, where to stand and what to do and say in all the right places.
A couple and the vicar at a wedding rehearsal

A rehearsal is usually organised by the vicar a day or two before the wedding day. Most couples appreciate and enjoy the opportunity to rehearse their wedding service along with family and friends who will be involved.

Along with the bride and groom, it will be really useful for the best man, bridesmaids, ushers, the witnesses and the person who will walk down the aisle with the bride to be at the rehearsal.

It can also be helpful to invite the wedding photographer and videographer if there is one, so that they can get a feel for the church and run through their plans with the vicar.

Also in this section

Bible readings

Choices for your wedding ceremony

Countdown to your church wedding

Ceremony planner

Professional photography

Walking down the aisle

Reading of banns

Additional readings

Other music

Prayers

Wedding ceremony words

Wedding blessings

Wedding vows

Filming