Who runs the rehearsal if you don't have a wedding planner?

The officiant.

The officiant runs the rehearsal - but as for your venue setup - that can vary from venue to venue - Some venues have contracts which give use of the venue only - nothing more. - others are more full-service. I'd ask your venue directly

The officiant will take control of the Rehearsal.

Ask your venue what they will take care of. Ours is doing everything. All I need to do it pack it up in a box and make sure names for seating are in alpha order and give it to them first thing in the morning. They take care of centerpieces, favors, card box, any extra decorations.

Welp Cindy..i pretty much have the same ?'s, but i think after thinking it over.. i answered my own question. At my venue (a holiday inn hotel) there is a banquet manager on duty at all events. I think that the banquet manager is probably someone I will have to get in touch with a few weeks prior to when I'm having the rehearsal dinner (which is at a restaurant inside the hotel) and tell them what time I want to do the rehearsal/walk thru.. tell everyone who I need to come (BP and parents i guess?) and they should all meet there, lets say 6pm and do a 15-20 min rehearsal (i mean, we're only having a short 15-20 min ceremony, so..that should do, right??) and then figure we'll have dinner at 7pm. The banquet manager person is also doing the set up of our candy buffet table.. so i'll have to give her the candy and whatever enhancements we're adding to our centerpieces (they provide) as well, the night before.

I've been to very few rehearsals where there was a coordinator. The bride and groom run the show and tell people when and where to walk and stand. it shouldn't take you more than 10 mins.

Don't know where you are getting married, but the first time I married, the church had a coordinator who ran the rehearsal. @aimeedarling, the other people who were present at the rehearsal were the photographers, but this was included in the package and the videographer, so that they were able to get familar with the layout of the venue.

The officiant can run the ceremony rehearsal.

The catering manager or florist will sometimes set everything up for you, but you need to ask them ahead of time, as it is not their responsibility. If they can't do it, find 2 responsible friends that are not in the bridal party.

What is your budget for a day-of coordinator? I would love to take all off this off your shoulders, so you can relax and not worry about anything on your special day!

The officiant.

For the DIY centerpieces, you need to designate someone to be in charge of the decorations---to see that it is done right and that it is done! You might need a small team of your friends, their dates, or their mom, sis, aunt...be creative. But don't be afraid to ask for help--you will need it. It will give you peace of mind to put someone who is responsible, calm, and organized and invested in making you happy-- in charge!!!

So remember to be grateful too and give that person a small thank you present and invite her to rehearsal dinner if she wants to go.