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rehearsal logistics without a planner/coordinator

caitlin, on May 12, 2017 at 1:20 PM Posted in Planning 0 7

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I don't have a wedding planner or a DOC, and can only remember being part of rehearsals where the planner is basically facilitating, telling people where to stand, giving the instructions for who walks in when, etc. So my question is, who takes the lead when there's no wedding planner? I wondered about asking our officiant but not sure if that's appropriate. Our ceremony is going to be short and sweet, but there are still of course some logistics that need to be explained to people. If you had a rehearsal without a planner I would love to know how you coordinated it! Thank you!

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Latest activity by Michael V, on May 13, 2017 at 9:56 AM

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Mrs. Sponge · on May 12, 2017 at 1:25 PM
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I think your officiant would be the one to take the lead in this situation. I have never been part of a wedding with a planner or coordinator and it has always been the officiant who has led the rehearsal.
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caitlin · on May 12, 2017 at 1:30 PM
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Thanks @Shauna...i think maybe i'm getting into Last Minute Detail Panic Mode over here...
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Chelsey · on May 12, 2017 at 1:40 PM
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We didn't have a planner or DOC, and our officiant took charge. Everything went smoothly.
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Lynnie · on May 12, 2017 at 1:49 PM
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Your officiant should be able to run the rehearsal!
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Celia Milton · on May 12, 2017 at 2:01 PM
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I rarely run a rehearsal if there is any kind of venue person in charge or a DOC. In fact, most of my couples don't have rehearsals at all. We plan out the blueprint for the processional, with music cues, and then on the day I go over the details with people who have stuff to do; parents, person with the rings, readers, etc.

You need someone at the venue to help with the ceremony. Your officiant is the first person down the aisle; they can't do anything to help your bridal party once the processional begins.

The key is pre planning.
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Wanda · on May 12, 2017 at 2:04 PM
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Leave it to the officiant.
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Michael V · on May 13, 2017 at 9:56 AM
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When there is no DOC I run my couples' wedding rehearsals. Please be sure to communicate this to your officiant so they put it on their calendar. There are plenty of details to get into but I'm sure your officiant will have their own way of running things. Be sure to begin the rehearsal by introducing your officiant as the one running the show. It's best to first place your entire wedding party in the ceremony space in the position you want them during the actual ceremony. This way they know where it is they are walking. Have them identify "landmarks" such as patterns in the tile or carpeting and remember who they are standing next to. Then you can organize your processional line up and practice walking in. I tell my wedding parties to look to me for their cue on when to begin walking. Folks just need a little bit of guidance. Your ceremony is going to be great. Best wishes!
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