How common are rehearsals now? ANd rehearsal dinners?

In many case rehearsals are not necessary. I have done numerous ceremonies without a rehearsal , all of which have gone smoothly and beautifully. However, if there is a large bridal party - 8 or more - it is often good to have one, even if not in the actual venue. I've done them in mine or other people's homes when necessary. However the script and my final meeting ( in the week of the wedding day, on Zoom) goes through everything in detail including any movement elements etc.  Rehearsal dinners are often offered by venues, or couples have 'family and bridal party' dinner the night before. 

Rehearsals are totally up to the couple, however I have found most couples prefer to have one as this gives them an idea of where they are standing and what is going to happen.  I do explain this all to them also but a hands on rehearsal calms those jitters a little I believe.  I have even performed a rehearsal in the parents home as the venue was too far away for everyone. 

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Rehearsal are common among brides, unless it is a informal or smaller wedding. It really is a personal choice of the couple. As for rehearsal dinners, most couples like to have a casual and fun evening with family before the big day. If you dont all live together in the same town or nearby, its a way of conecting with family  before their wedding day .

A rehearsal is typically personal choice for couples. If they've been to their ceremony venue previously as guests at another wedding, I find they often don't want a rehearsal. Furthermore if their venue is not local to them, some couples and all the wedding party don't have the time and/or availability to travel to it for a rehearsal. My preparation is quite thorough, so many couples these days don't feel the need to add in a rehearsal. However, many couples still do feel more comfortable with a rehearsal and the practice is still common. 

Hi there! Most of my couples do rehearsals and I think it's a really good idea. It helps everyone to know where they'll be standing and what they'll be doing and how the ceremony will run, meaning you feel much more comfortable and at ease on the day itself.  Of course, a good celebrant can absolutely guide you through a ceremony without a rehearsal, it just tends to run more smoothly when you've had one. 

As far as rehearsal dinners go, I think these are less common these days. 

Hi, rehearsals are fairly common especially for couples who haven't been marrieddinner and get to know each other to to e. They are a great way for the bride and groom and bridal party to feel comfortable with where they come in and what order and where they want to stand.  It is to relax everyone before the big day. Even those who have been married before want a rehearsal. They can be a lot of fun. Then some people will go out to dinner to get to know each other. I like rehearsals as well as I know where the bride is coming in from and her music. Barbara beames. 

I am finding that with the impact of rising costs of living, many of my weddidng couples are leaning towards smaller weddings, and are opting for just a ceremony rehearsal for the couple themselves (and maybe their wedding party). This rehearsal is usually just to ensure they know how to arrive, where/how to stand during the ceremony, where the signing table will be, and where they will greet guests and take group photo's once the ceremony is complete.  Although I like to suggest a rehearsal, many couples are preferring me to just verbally coach them through what to expect on the day.

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Most of the time the larger wedding partes will have a rehersal but alot dont have anything - Just organise themselfs.  Never had a wedding dinner prior - assume it is the cost and time aspect. 

Totally belive your wedding , your rules and your wants need to be catered for. 

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Rehersals, in my opion, are a must!!

Firstly, I only ever ask the couple to come for a reading of the ceremoney and then a walk through, its about you two!!

And because, as most women know, men are very emotional, especially about 'that' day:), so I like to see where my couples heads are:)

Secondly, a cermoney is ment to be "lived", this means its a "living document", thats inacted, and always sounds beautifully different when standing in your location, looking loveingly into each others eyes :)

This gives the Celebrant a chance to make "suggestions/changes, wheather its how you both stand, how to hold your flowers,etc.

Please, always remember,that we as celebrants, do this a lot!!! and we want it to be the best day of your life :))

Ceremony rehearsals are not necessary. My script that I email couples explains the procedure simply. I talk to couples about the procedure as well. Every wedding that I have done has gone extremely well without a rehearsal.

Rehearsal dinners are done by certain venues. The couples choose the menu in advance and then go to the venue and have the dinner.