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There's so much hype around the rehearsal dinner, that sometimes the actual wedding rehearsal itself can get overlooked. Yes, you absolutely need to find a killer dress for the rehearsal dinner, but you should also prioritize preparing for the rehearsal beforehand so that you know exactly what to do at the wedding. Check out 5 things you definitely don't want to forget for the wedding run-through.
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A bouquet. You don't have to buy a bouquet specifically for the rehearsal. In fact, many brides make "bow-quets" at their wedding showers to use as a prop at the wedding rehearsal. But, this is a must-have item since you need to know exactly when to hand your bouquet off to a bridesmaid during the actual wedding.
The marriage license. Some officiants actually prefer that you sign the marriage license the night before the wedding so that it doesn't get forgotten about amidst the chaos and excitement of the big day. Whether you sign it before or after the wedding ceremony, keep track of this important piece of paper!
The vows. If you wrote your own vows, you also want to give a copy to your officiant to hold on to at the rehearsal. Make sure you save a copy for yourself in case you want to do any last-minute practicing before the ceremony.
A copy of the program. Use the wedding program as a reference while you run though the wedding ceremony. Make sure you know the order of the ceremony and who needs to be doing what.
Shoes. Worried about tripping down the aisle? Bring your wedding shoes and practice the walk a time or two. Tell your bridesmaids to do the same.
