and do you have to have enough beer for everyne to get drunk ....we are on a very tight budget.
2007-08-24 15:22:08 · 12 answers · asked by Cgurl32 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
rehearsal depends on how long it takes to figure out whats going on during the wedding...the dinner depends on how fast you eat...as for alcohol just do a "cash bar" type mentality...you want it you buy it.
2007-08-24 18:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by mender_bender2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rehearsals depend on the size of the wedding party. The more bodies to get down the aisle the longer it is going to take to get it right.
Your officiant can tell you about how long it is going to take. When I do rehearsals, I run through the ceremony as well, that way a wedding planner ( or even the bride) knows how long the ceremony is going to take and they can plan other things accordingly.
I have seen wedding parties take as long as 1.5 hours to just get it right. Some people dont take direction very well. When you have a Bridal party of 6 or more - especially if there are young children invoved - it can take some time.
As for having enough beer, personally I wouldnt have any. Other wise you are likely to run into a problem with ahung over Bridal party. Hangovers can be nasty when nerves kick in. I am sure you dont want folks that are in the bridal party upchucking their breakfast at your wedding ceremony. Nope leave the beer out.
You can have a rehearsal dinner and a couple of cocktails., or a bottle or two on champagne, but gettting people toasted the night before your wedding isnt a good idea..
2007-08-24 16:08:04 · answer #2 · answered by psstoffagain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rehearsal is just long enough to be comfortable with the format of the ceremony. Run through it a few times so everyone has a idea what they're going to do.
And no, you don't want that much beer there. Don't forget, all these people are going to be in your wedding party the next day. The party can wait until after the wedding. I'd actually suggest you don't even serve beer at the rehearsal dinner.
2007-08-24 15:57:32 · answer #3 · answered by rohak1212 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The advice is to allow about 90 minutes for the rehearsal. This is enough time for everyone to get their places straight, and to go over the ceremony a few times, with all questions answered.
The dinner party after the rehearsal is at your discretion. It can be pot luck at someone's home, with cases of beer supplied ( if beer is your preference ). It can be a chicken barbecue with sauce on paper plates, and french fries. Do whichever makes you comfortable, and inform a few close friends you are on a tight budget. They may contribute the chicken, the place to have the dinner, some of the beer, etc.
Normally, the parents of the couple will assist in this occasion.
2007-08-24 16:07:29 · answer #4 · answered by Marissa Di 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would schedule the rehearsal so that you will have enough time to run thought the ceremony 2 or 3 times. So that everyone knows what they are doing. If you are having dinner after then have it somewhere people can buy there own drinks. But you don't want everyone getting drunk the night before your wedding. Maybe limit the drinking to a toast at dinner and that is it. Good luck. I think it should all take 2-3 hours but it all depends on you.
2007-08-24 15:30:13 · answer #5 · answered by Krystal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as the formal part of the ceremony. It's a walk through. Groomsmen pretend to sit the honored guests, groom walks down, groomsmen and brides maids walk down and then the dad (or person giving the bride away) walks the bride down. The person officiating the ceremony tells everyone what he will say and do. Questions are answered. Sometimes you go through it a few times so no one is confused on the day. Then there is usually a rehearsal dinner. No, you don't have to provide enough anything for everyone to get drunk. Usually a glass of campaign for everyone to toast. You can buy more, but don't feel obligated.
2007-08-24 15:29:44 · answer #6 · answered by Morgan M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the actual rehearsal I would say about 30 minutes depending on what you are incorporating into your ceremony.
After the actual rehearsal the dinner can last as long as you want, and no you are not obligated to get everyone drunk. Just as long as you have enough beverages for everyone. If you are having an informal get together at someones house you may want to tell people to BYOB and make a party out of it!
Good luck!
2007-08-24 15:30:06 · answer #7 · answered by Reba 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was at a rehearsal last night and we were at the church for maybe half an hour or less. But during the after party there was an open bar. So you might need to have enough beer.
2007-08-24 15:25:30 · answer #8 · answered by ..... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have my couples at the church or other sites for at least one hour if every one is cooperating! I also do my weddings a bit different. I have my couples facing the guests, instead of the traditional backs and butts to the guests! At any rate, Min. time should be one hour. One big rule....No drinking before the rehearsal! Have your party after the rehearsal, you can limit the drinking for a a happy, alert, joyful wedding!!
Chaplain Debby
2007-08-24 16:30:22 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the rehearsal lasts as long as you need to run through the ceremony.
the dinner usually lasts around two hours. you do not have to pay for your guests' booze. we had our rehearsal at a pizza place and everyone paid for their own drinks. a lot of people do rehearsals that way. if you do pay for alcohol, you don't have to go crazy. I would recommend getting a keg or a few bottles of wine instead of just an open bar.
2007-08-24 15:28:00 · answer #10 · answered by not margaret 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋