Are you a new wedding planner unsure of how to direct a wedding rehearsal? Or perhaps you’re in charge of directing a wedding for someone. Our wedding rehearsal guide will walk you through a wedding rehearsal step by step.

Learn the process for directing a wedding rehearsal as well as tips for directing the rehearsal.

This guide also includes a ceremony diagram that shows you who stands where traditionally.

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And enjoy this Wedding Rehearsal Checklist below:

• Introduce yourself and welcome everyone.  If you’re in a house of worship ask the officiant if they would like to say a prayer before starting.
   
• Place the wedding party in their appropriate places.
   
• Make sure the couple likes where everyone is standing.
   
• Instruct the wedding party on how to stand, how to hold their hands and bouquets.
   
• Place parents and grandparents in their appropriate reserved seats and introduce them to their usher.
   
• Explain the usher’s duties to him/her.
   
• The couple (or proxy bride) should be in place ready for instructions by the      officiant.
   
• Have the wedding party practice the recessional.
   
• Then have everyone practice the ceremony from the beginning to end. 
   
• After you are done pass out the wedding timelines and go over what time everyone needs to arrive the next day and where.
   
• Go over any venue rules and policies.