Wedding Rehearsal Support

Yes — an in-person rehearsal is included with every wedding ceremony Hayley conducts. It's not an add-on; it's part of the service. Hayley believes strongly in the value of a rehearsal for giving couples confidence and ensuring the day runs smoothly.

It happens occasionally. Hayley can conduct a rehearsal at another location — a similar outdoor space, a backyard, or even a large indoor room. The ceremony walk-through doesn't require the exact venue; it requires the people and the run order. She'll make it work.

Ideally: the couple, the wedding party (bridesmaids, groomsmen, ring bearers, flower girls), parents who have roles in the ceremony, and any readers. Partners of the wedding party don't need to attend. The rehearsal usually takes 45–60 minutes.

Usually between 45 minutes and an hour and a quarter. A smaller wedding party moves through more quickly; a larger one with complex processionals, multiple readers, or very young children takes longer. Hayley keeps the rehearsal purposeful — her goal isn't a perfect dress rehearsal, it's ensuring everyone knows their role so they can relax completely on the day.

Yes — if children have roles like flower child or ring bearer, it's worth including them. That said, Hayley runs the children's portion efficiently and doesn't expect the same focus from a five-year-old as from an adult. A short walkthrough of where to go and what to do is usually sufficient. If the child is very young, she adapts the approach accordingly — she's experienced with the full range of wedding party ages.

Hayley brings the ceremony script, which she reviews with the couple during the rehearsal so everyone can hear how it will flow. She'll check the signing table setup, confirm placement of the register, and walk through any venue-specific logistics. If there are last-minute changes to the script — a word adjusted, a paragraph moved — the rehearsal is the ideal time to make them.