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B. YOUR WEDDING REHEARSAL

The pastor or the church wedding coordinator is always in complete charge. Wedding service companies, bridal secretaries and other persons of similar position must confer with the coordinator regarding all plans.

The rehearsal will begin promptly at the time scheduled. The bride and groom should insist that all members of their wedding party be as prompt for the rehearsal as for the wedding. The rehearsal should not last longer then one hour. The following suggestions will guide you as you prepare for your wedding rehearsal:

1. Schedule the time of your wedding rehearsal the day before the wedding. You will have one hour for rehearsal. Please make sure all of your wedding party is on time. Everyone should be out of the building by 8:00 p.m.
2. All members of your wedding party are requested to be present at the rehearsal.
3. In the back of the wedding booklet (available in the First Baptist Church office) is a form to complete that includes the names of all people participating in your wedding. Please complete the form and submit it to her no later than one week before the rehearsal.
4. The marriage license should be delivered to the wedding coordinator or the minister in charge at the rehearsal.
5. If a child is to a part of the wedding, the child should be mature enough to respond to directions. Since a wedding is a worship service, every member of your wedding party, including children, should be able to participate in making your wedding worshipful and create no distractions. It is not recommended that children under the age of 5 included in your wedding party.