Wedding Rehearsal Guide

Sustenance:

Eat Breakfast

Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated

Go easy on the champagne while you’re getting ready

Wear your shoes tonight, so that your feet are ready for them

Try to get a good night’s sleep! Go to bed early (before 10pm)

Go easy on the drinks tonight

Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated

No KFC, beans, curry or other ‘windy’ foods tonight!

Pack an esky of food and snacks, and leave in the car. Bring out during photos. You’ll be starving after the ceremony!

*An important note about sobriety: you will be signing legal documents on your wedding day; so, if I assess that you are under the influence, tomorrow will be a commitment ceremony only. Same for your witnesses.

On the day:

Wearing make-up? Choose waterproof mascara, and long-lasting lipstick

Have an engagement ring? Wear it on your right hand

When in the car, be in mobile phone contact with a guest at the venue so that if you are running late, you can advise me. Things happen. It’s OK

Wedding Party Notes:

Ensure at all times throughout the ceremony that the dress train and veil (if wearing either) are beautifully positioned, and free of leaf litter!

Have bouquets? Hold them over your belly buttons, not your boobs. Dry stems, so as not to mark your clothing

As you make your entrance, chin up, shoulders back and smile!

Walk slowly and naturally

·          Smile, and enjoy the day. If you are relaxed, the wedding couple will be too

Know where the rings are at all times!

Carry a clean tissue in case of tears

Gentlemen, no hands in pockets! Left hand over right to see your watches. Nothing in your pockets, other than a hanky.

Put the stubbies and sunglasses away, out of sight

If you feel faint, move your knees, wriggle your toes, even shake out your hands. Get the blood flowing and take a few slow, deep breaths. (If this doesn’t work, go down on one knee and rest your forehead on your hands. This is my signal to get you assistance. If you collapse, you’re on your own, so don’t be a hero!)

During the ceremony:

Look at each other when saying the vows, not me! I will talk you through the entire ceremony, so relax

Put the ring to the knuckle, say your words, pause for photos, then gently put the ring on the rest of the way

Sign all documents in your family/maiden name

About children:

Nominate an adult who can wrangle or console them if they start to get distressed or bolt!

I recommend that children and pets as ring-bearers, only carry fake rings to avoid disappointment. Have the real rings with a responsible adult (someone in the wedding party).

After the ceremony:

Nominate a responsible adult for me to give your Presentation Marriage Certificate to. Ask them to keep it safe for you until you return from your honeymoon (treasure this document, as it cannot be replaced!)