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  • October 12, 2009 at 7:09 pm #151423
    catherine-rogers
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    Yep, that’s exactly what I do. I have had a few brides ask me (when they see the overtime clause) what will happen if the ceremony runs long. I tell them not to worry, that my concern is ceremonies which start late. I usually build in about 30 extra minutes (unbeknownst to them) because some officiants are garrulous and because some people think the ceremony begins with the seating of the mothers rather than the processionals. It also doesn’t hurt to let the wedding director know (when you’re setting up) that you will need to leave at x time so she or he can make an attempt to keep things on schedule. It’s really a bummer when you need to leave, they’re late, and the only way out is down the center aisle in front of everybody!

    October 12, 2009 at 7:28 pm #151424
    kay-lister
    Member

    When I do a wedding, or any gig, that is the only one I schedule for the day.

    October 12, 2009 at 11:46 pm #151425
    steven-todd-miller
    Member

    Great advice, Kay and Catherine.

    October 13, 2009 at 3:49 pm #151426
    onita-sanders
    Participant

    I understand your concerns about what a

    October 16, 2009 at 9:29 pm #151427
    Dwyn .
    Participant

    “the minister was talking about drugs and alcohol then”

    Sounds like he may have tailored the talk to the bride . . .

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