Wedding rehearsal is quite a common concept in the western culture. Though not a part of traditional Indian weddings, it should however, be made a part of them as well. A wedding rehearsal gives an opportunity to work on all minute details related to planning a wedding and ensures that everything goes smoothly.
And, if you are not convinced with the idea of having a wedding rehearsal before your D-day, then we have something for you. Here, take a look at some really important and practical reasons why a wedding rehearsal is a good idea.
Do you know all about the place you are getting married at? Do you know where the makeup room is? The way to the nearest washroom? Do you know where you are expected to sit down on the day of your nuptials? If your answer is ‘No’ to any one of these questions, then you definitely need a rehearsal. There are many details you need to take care of before the actual wedding. For example, the place where bride and groom are expected to leave their shoes before entering the mandap, where are they supposed to sit, can their friends and family see the proceedings clearly, etc. And, a wedding rehearsal will definitely ensure that you know everything about the venue well before your big day.
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It is also an ideal time for everyone from the bride's side (as they are usually the hosts of the wedding party) to practice the duties that they are supposed to perform on the wedding day. As a bride, you would need someone to greet the guests, someone to bring in the essential items such as mangalsutra, sindoor, rings, and so on. So, call your close ones to the rehearsal so that they know what they are expected to do and where exactly are they supposed to be on your wedding day.
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For brides, walking to the mandap in their high heels might not look like a tough task. But, considering the weight of your dress or the type of flooring, it is not a cakewalk either. You need to understand whether you will be walking on slippery tiles, on a muddy ground in an open lawn, or on something else. You have to know whether your heels are comfortable enough for you to stand in for at least a couple of hours and pose for photographs during your reception. You will be able to answer these questions, only after you have practiced your walk a couple of times during your wedding rehearsal.
Music is an important part of a wedding, and you must ask your DJ to come along and play a few songs. You can practice the way you would make an entry to your wedding venue along with the music being played. Similarly, your photographer and the videographer should also be invited for the rehearsal. They need to study the entire area and decide their positions. Your photographer needs to look for angles from where he can get the best shots and your videographer needs to unobtrusively record the entire ceremony. Invite them to the rehearsal to avoid any last minute hassles.
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Wedding rehearsal is one of the ideal ways to spend some precious time with your parents. They make you get that true ‘wedding feeling’. You realise that things are falling into place and you will be entering a new phase of your life in a couple of days, weeks or maybe months. You should use this occasion to spend a few precious moments with your parents and you will surely feel really good about yourself.
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Well, we hope you still do not think that you don't need a wedding rehearsal before your big day actually arrives. So, just get in touch with your loved ones, ask them to join you for your wedding rehearsal, and we are sure you will have a totally awesome time with them.
