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You'll find that most conventional wedding planning lists and tips often place this vital To-Do somewhere near the middle or bottom of the list, in some cases it's simply over looked altogether.
The important take away from is, just because it's conventional wedding advise, that doesn't mean it's correct!
In the real world, you should book your wedding officiant immediately after securing your wedding venue.
Here's the real life order in which to should proceed.
**Decide on Your Budget**
Secure the Wedding Venue -Set Your Date
Book the Wedding Officiant
Order Wedding Invitations
Now you have a solid wedding foundation to work with.
The second priority is to place your focus on
the Live Vendors you wish to hire.
Wedding Attire
Photographer
Entertainment - DJ
Caterer
A Planner if needed
Transportation if needed
The third focus now goes to various products.
Wedding Cake
Flowers
Favors
Special Decorations
Wedding Wisdom Tips
Wedding Officiant, How to Choose the One that's Right for You.
When to Book the Wedding Officiant?
Wedding Wisdom Tips for Wedding Planning in Wichita Kansas Wedding Rehearsal Considerations
Four Key Elements to an Amazing Wedding Ceremony.
To Rehearse or Not Rehearse.
Here are the answers to that question.
If you are planning on a casual and relaxed ceremony, then a rehearsal isn't really necessary.
A good rule of thumb is...if you are having no more than one or two wedding attendants each, with one flower girl and perhaps a ring bearer, and you have decided on a simple ceremony...it's likely that you'll not need a rehearsal and you'll be able to manage it on your own with a few tips from your Wedding Minister.
That said...if you plan on having more attendants than mentioned above... a wedding rehearsal will be necessary to insure everything goes smoothly and beautifully during your ceremony.
If you aren't sure...always speak with your Wedding Officiant...he/she will be able to help you with that decision and offer available insight and advice.
A wedding rehearsal is based on the degree of ceremony formality.
Keep the rehearsal dinner to follow a casual, lighthearted affair, giving everyone a chance to catch their breath and get antiquated.
Wedding rehearsals are typically one hour and you'll need every moment of it to cover all the details and ceremony choreography. To void overtime charges from your wedding officiant, it's a good practice to avoid drinking prior to the rehearsal.
Being alert and attentive during the rehearsal helps everyone involved in the ceremony to feel less nervous on the day of the ceremony. In most cases, two walk-throughs is recommended to insure everyone is comfortable and confident with the ceremony proceedings. Everyone will know where to be and when. Also, the rehearsal is a good time to hand out lists of duties to the attendants of the ceremony.
During the rehearsal your officiant will go over many details.
Such as where to stand and what to do during the ceremony, where and how to enter and exit and how to pose for the best presentation of your ceremony.
Part of the rehearsal will address ( the processional ) entering and ( the recessional ) exiting, it's is a mixture of timing and graceful art form. Like learning to dance well, it's about the steps, timing and execution that makes a beautiful presentation.
If you plan on having live musicians for the ceremony, they should attend the rehearsal too, so you and your attendants will be able to recognize the musical cues throughout the ceremony.
Your Officiant / Minister will always insist on personally conducting rehearsal and arranging the ceremony proceedings from Processional to Recessional.
TIP: At times, inexperienced Wedding Planners may offer, as part of their services, to conduct the wedding rehearsal and conduct the ceremony proceedings.
** An experienced and professional planner will not. **
To clear the confusion...the purpose and function of a Wedding Planner is to coordinate all things to do with preparation prior to the ceremony and after the ceremony, not the rehearsal or ceremony proceedings itself.
When in question, always ask your Officiant for clarification on such matters.
There are never any two wedding ceremonies alike.
There are always variations depending on the venue selection, available amenities, indoor vs.outdoor ceremonies, the time of year, the time of year, the level of formality and of course the personal style of the To Be Wed Couple...just to name a few. There are many factors the Officiant will take into account when contemplating the presentation of your wedding ceremony.
However, to give you a little insight as to how a wedding rehearsal and ceremony might be conducted, here's a basic sample to consider.
The standard processional line is formed in order of appearance, which will be:
- Bridesmaids
- Maid of honor
- Ring bearer and flower girl
- Bride and father
TIP ** The one of the many benefits of selecting an experienced and skilled Wedding Officiant is they will be able to anticipate and adjust effortlessly to any unforeseen seen factors that may arise in the moment without skipping a beat.
When the bride enters the room, she should walk on her father’s / escort's right, or on the right side. When she arrives at the altar, her father / escort will give her hand to the groom. The officiant will address the father / escort, "Who gives this woman." During the rehearsal, we will go into much more detail and teach you what to say and do. The maid of honor will move forward to take the bride's flowers and return to her position.
Vows that require a response from the bride and groom will be cued and guided by the wedding officiant-- that way neither the bride nor the groom will miss their cue during the ceremony. Going through these cues will definitely calm all the participants down a little on the day of the wedding, All can confidently enter the room, take their places, and execute their responsibilities with ease and grace.
The rehearsal dinner is a great time to hand out printed lists of duties for the attendants. They need to know what is expected of them, and when they are “on call.” Here are sample lists of the common duties for traditional attendants. Obviously, if the best man is a woman, she will not help the groom dress, so adjust the duties to accommodate your wedding party
The Best Man Duties...the team leader
The Groomsmen are the team players...the offer support and assistance to the Groom and the wedding.
- Help the groom dress
- Get the clergy person fee in a plain envelope from the groom and deliver it to clergy person on the day of the wedding
- Remind the groom of the marriage license, airline tickets, luggage, traveling clothes, etc..
- Sign the marriage license as a witness
- Keep the groom calm
- Carry the ring in a coat pocket
- Take the groom’s gloves during the ceremony, if he has any
- Offer the first toast at the rehearsal dinner and the reception
- Hide the going-away car
- Help the bride and groom escape after the reception
- Return the groom’s clothes to his house or the rental store
Maid or Matron of Honor Duties...the team leader
The Bride's Maids are the team players...the offer support and assistance to the Bride and the wedding.
- Sign the marriage license as a witness
- Help the bride dress prior to the ceremony, help the bride with her gloves, train, veil, flowers, etc. during the ceremony
- Hold the groom’s wedding band until it is requested
Usher's Duties...the team players
- Lighting the aisle candelabra 15 minutes before the ceremony
- Seating guests
- Taking down pew ribbons as the pews are needed
- Putting the aisle runner in position and removing it after the ceremony
- Participating in the processional and recessional
- Escorting the bride’s and groom’s parents out, then dismissing one aisle at a time after the ceremony
- Dancing with the bride and bridesmaids
- Bridesmaids
- Help the bride with errands
- Participate in the processional and recessional
- Greet guests in the receiving line
When to Book the Wedding Officiant?
There's No Place Like Home
for Your Wedding!
Less is more when you take full advantage of what you already have at hand. Even if you don't have your own backyard yet, you likely know someone who does.
Ask friends and family if they would be willing to host your wedding. Chances are they will jump at the chance to get in on all the fun of decorating and arranging. The more the merrier and there are hundreds of great outdoor wedding themes to choose from that are delightfully whimsical and oh so affordable.
Accent with your reception tables with mason jars filled with colorful spring flowers.
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When to Book the Wedding Officiant?
There is no lack of beautiful and affordable wedding venue options in Wichita and South Central Kansas!
Even the most frugal bride can have a beautiful and affordable wedding.
Choose from many lovely community-city-county venues, many provide great views of lake sides, ponds, waterfalls, gardens and riversides, all beautifully maintained and at a fraction of the cost of a commercial venue. You are sure to find one that's just right for your wedding desires and budget. Awesome!
When to Book the Wedding Officiant?
Simple is Truly Beautiful.
If simplicity is what you crave for your nuptials there are several stunning natural outdoor public park venues that provide balance, peace and harmony for your I Do's.
Feel it in air as Mother Nature lovingly envelops you and gently whispers serenity throughout you marital proceedings.
What could be better?
These are just a few of our favorite places for a lovely outdoor ceremony.
Prefect Venues for Elopements and Small Weddings.
Contact us for arrange for you ceremony.
Awesome Autumn Outdoor Public Park Venues in Wichita and Surrounding Areas.
Perfect for a Lovely Small Wedding or Elopement!
Fall Wedding Ideas for South Central KS
The City of Derby has a variety of meeting rooms and special events facilities. These facilities are great for events both large and small, including weddings, family reunions, birthday parties, civic meetings, fundraisers and more.
Contact Meet in Derby
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About Beautiful Central Park Andover
As you drive into the beautiful 80-acre park, you will notice the nature/walking path that winds around Lake George.
The lake is stocked with fish by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism. The lake has six handicap accessible fishing docks. A state issued fishing license is required.
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Our Blended Family Mini Wedding Recipe Is Just Right!
This is the perfect balance and blend of a wonderfully intimate, family affordable, delightfully whimsical and oh so accommodating
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Even the family fur babies can attend!
There's no need to put off the wedding ceremony any longer.
This is just too easy not to do.
Celebrate Your I Do's at this Family Friendly Mini Gazebo!
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Contact us today and we will help find the just right venue for your nuptials, be it an elopement, mini wedding or larger.
There is something wonderful here for every wedding style
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 | That moment when you are taking inventory of your wedding |
Ooops! Huston, we have a problem!
Don't panic. This happens more often than you might imagine.
For those that have been following our blog, you are already aware that the best wedding planning protocol dictates that when you book your Wedding Venue you should then (( immediately )) reserve your
Wedding Officiant.
These are the first two critical elements that should be in place from the very start if you wish to avoid undue stress and scheduling mishaps.
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