I get many people who try to do their wedding rehearsal by themselves (no coordinator or minister present) but do not know the order of the ceremony. Some do a very good job but many times I find I need to change things on the day of the ceremony. I usually show up early the day of the ceremony and go over the wedding with the bride and groom separatley if I was not present at the rehearal. Usually, there are minor issues that need to be ironed out, sometimes it is more. Here is a link to a sample wedding rehearsal performed by one of the ministers from Foothills Chapel in Colorado. It is not a full rehearsal but it will give you a sense of what needs to be discussed and perhaps will help you make your decision on hiring a professonal for your rehearsal. Remember, if you have your minister conduct the rehearsal, you will still need someone in the back to coordinate the party on your wedding day as the minister will be in he front during the ceremony.
Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTKNHJ2OTIQ
As we talk to couples while planning their wedding, we always mention to make your ceremony the way you want it. Make it memorable for you, the bride and groom. I recently found an interesting news article about a couple who did just that. Take a look and see how they enjoyed their new beginning.
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We are now working toward building our chapel and garden. We have looked into this for quite some time and now we are moving forward with our plans. The name of our church will be: First Light Affinity Chapel. Although we are a Christian Church, we welcome everyone from any faith. Once we are fully operational, we will still support the community and offer our wedding services illregardless of denomination or religious affiliation. By doing so, we hope you may become a future member, contributor, or volunteer.
For now, we are in the planning stage and need donations to meet our goal. Even though a church is already considered a charity and does not need to file with the IRS, we prefer to get the determination letter to soothe the minds of those who want to contribute lump sums that are…lets say “generous”. Once we receive our 501c3 letter from the IRS, we will post here and let you know. In the meantime, you can donate with faith. Small contributions add up so if you would like to help us now, send $1, $5, $20; whatever you can spare.
You can go to http://www.centralohioweddings.net/firstlight.htm and find out more.
Some advice on the Unity Candle. Outside wedding..Unity Candle..not a good Idea. Unless you have something to block the wind, the flame will go out. Think Sand Ceremony, Rose Ceremony, Hand Ceremony. Any alternative to make the most out of your outdoor ceremony. Inside ceremony.. the Unity Candle is not a problem as long as your venue allows open flames. The alternative ceremonies work indoors as well.
Ok, we are back. Have been very busy but that is the way it is in Ohio during the summer. This is why I want to talk about the wedding venue. Just about every wedding is held inside in Ohio during the Fall, Winter, and Spring months as usually, we have no choice due to it getting a little cold during these months. During the Fall, the outside venues are still used until November. Summer is a different story. Many plan their weddings outside during the summer months but forget having a backup plan for bad weather. One idea on selecting a venue is to make a list of the positives and negatives of the venues you like and make a decision based on this list. You look at: are there multiple weddings being held, if so, what are the chances of decorating; will it be comfortable for the guest as some elderly may not be able to sit in the heat too long; having an inside tropical theme wedding; consider makeup and body heat; is the air conditioning working for an inside venue; how far away is the reception; is there ample parking; and is it easy to find.
The list can go on and on but my thoughts are that if you are make everyone comfortable as possible. This way they show up to the wedding and not just the reception. But still try to keep it in the idea you want for your ceremony
