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If your wedding is small, with few or no wedding attendants, and doesn’t include any cultural traditions or special readings, you don’t need a rehearsal. If children and parents are involved, and/or a special reading by a guest, and possibly a cultural element, then a rehearsal will help remove any last-minute uncertainties, calm nerves and help put things into perspective. Usually, the best one to lead the rehearsal is the person who helped you create your ceremony – your Officiant. Your Officiant will go over all the details, large and small, that are so important to ensure that your ceremony flows and you get the best photo memories of your ceremony.

For example, the bouquet/garter toss, the receiving line, white dress, church wedding, matching bridesmaids’ dresses, and not seeing the bride before the ceremony are a few dated traditions that are dying a quick death. They are being replaced with an emphasis on guest engagement and the use of online apps and social media to help create an experience that reflects the couple’s personalities and values. Some of the trends we expect to see in the coming year include: 2019 brides will be more likely to wear dresses with geometric patterns and shapes with splashes of accent colours as opposed to floral lace and sweetheart necklines. So, as you start planning your wedding day and your future together, maybe it’s the perfect time to embrace some new wedding trends that are more personal, engaging and memorable for all.

Enduring Promises came recommended to me from my cousin whose friend used Enduring Promises to find her officiant. I contacted the company, and someone emailed me back very quickly giving me options for officiants who would best fit our non-religious wedding ceremony. We were able to use examples and change them to fit our ideas for our perfect ceremony. We recommend Brian and Enduring Promises to any engaged couple looking for an officiant.

Note to the Bride & Groom: You shouldn’t do this…… If you search the internet looking for wedding ceremony etiquette, you would find many posts directed towards how guests should or shouldn’t behave. So, here are a few specific behaviours that the honoured couple should avoid at all costs: Don’t get stuck doing wedding duties that your wedding party can handle. Don’t question an invited guest’s reason for declining your wedding ceremony invitation. The quickest way to make your guests feel forgotten or unappreciated is to start your ceremony 30 minutes late or leave a big gap between the end of your ceremony and the beginning of cocktail hour.