Give Yourself a Sensational Wedding Rehearsal

For the cost of this inexpensive book, couples may lead their own wedding rehearsal thoroughly for premium results. Have them declare, "That ceremony was so you -- the best ever." In this, the second volume of the Sensational Wedding Series, veteran Wedding Officiant Ray Cross reveals inside secrets to sensational ceremonies. Your means to a skilled and fun rehearsal with your wedding party.Table of ContentsChapter 1: – Rehearsal Issues for PlanningChapter 2: – Rehearsal Procedure1. AssemblyHands PositionStanding So As Not To Faint2. Recessional3. ProcessionalThe Importance of the ProcessionalProcessionals Are AnticipatoryEntry RequirementsWalking in a CeremonyBridesmaids' ConferenceLining Up for the ProcessionalProcessional Start CueProcessing in PairsBride's Position during Rehearsal4. Standing to Honour the Bride5. Help Children Succeed6. Re-Assemble and RepeatChapter 3: – Ceremony ComponentsGiving of a BrideAbout Reading the CeremonyMaid of Honour's RoleMimic Ceremony ActionsRingsAdd-On CeremoniesSigningTurning to LeaveAnnouncementsIntroduction of the CoupleChapter 4: – UsheringChapter 5: – Have it Your WayAddendum: Rehearsal Checklist Ray Cross describes himself as an "improvementist" – "Good, better, best never let it rest, until your good is better and your better, best." Ray always looks for ways of breathing new life, creativity and healing into all of his relationships and activities – a life drive that uncovers improvements and solutions to perplexing inefficiencies and weakness. Ray applies this drive to all he experiences. His books, therefore, touch on a variety of challenges that have crossed his path, both conceptual and practical.Ray was born in Toronto, studied for ministry at Ontario Bible College, where he earned a Bachelor of Theology. While pastoring in Peterborough, from Trent University he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.Ray pastored Baptist churches in Peterborough, Trenton, Port Hope, Oshawa and Scarborough for 32 years before retiring from pastoral service. Pastoral ministry, of course, involved all aspects of personal and family care. While pastoring, Ray took many practical ministry and counselling courses to enhance his skills as well a travelling province-wide teaching insightful seminars.Since retiring from pastoring, Ray has served as an Officiant, primarily for weddings. His wedding website,brideschoiceofficiant.com, provides matchless wedding ceremony resources couples love.Ray has been happily married since 1971 to Diane, a nutrition expert and public school teacher (retired). They have two grown children and three grandchildren. Ray shares that the incredible professional acting skills of his daughter, Andrea, inspire his quest for dynamic presentation in ceremonies.If you see Ray and Diane about town you will find them walking hand in hand. They also ice skate several times a week. They love to travel and delight in white sand beaches. A natural extension of their love of travel is Ray's periodic service as guest minister on cruises ships.Ray is a thorough researcher, and his experience in sermon planning, public speaking, and service planning and coordination is evident in all he does.Ray is sensitive and responsive to the needs of those he serves, whether in weddings, public speaking or on the printed page. The Sensational Wedding Series enables wedding couples to capably and creatively plan, practice and perform a sensational wedding ceremony, even doing much of the work themselves – providing considerable savings without compromising quality. In these books veteran Wedding Officiant Ray Cross share previously unpublished insights behind the development of unique and sensational wedding ceremonies filled with freshness and warmth.Volume 1 – Give Yourself a Sensational Wedding CeremonyVolume 2 – Give Yourself a Sensational Wedding RehearsalVolume 3 – Give Your Wedding Sensational Sound and MusicVolume 4 – Give Your Wedding Sensational Add-On CeremoniesVolum