The Wedding Program is one of the most important wedding stationary items in your wedding. Your guests will spend more time studying your wedding programs than your invitations, save the dates, or thank you cards. It will keep them busy while they wait for the ceremony to start and will keep them focused through the ceremony. They will feel more involved and in tune with what is going on. Also don’t forget that your wedding program will be one of those prized keepsakes that you will keep for years to come.
The picture above has a couple of ideas. You can have a traditional program that matches your invitation style or like the unique fan style programs on the right, they can fit into theme as well as help keep your guests cool at an outdoor wedding.
There are many wedding program formats to choose from. But once you pick one out what information should you include in your programs? Here are some ideas:
The Standard Stuff:
– On the cover put the names of the couple, the wedding date, and the location of the ceremony.
– Inside on the left you can put the order of the ceremony including the names speakers where they appear in the ceremony.
– Inside on the right you can put the names of the officiate, musicians, parents of the couple, and the bridal party.
Other things to consider:
– On the cover you can also put an image; it could be a picture of the couple or possibly a monogram of the couple’s initials.
– Inside you can include explanation of some of the traditions in the ceremony.
– Inside or on the back cover you can include a thank you note from the couple. This can be a thank you note to the parents, to all the guests, or both.
– A remembrance of close family members who have passed
There are many options and really it is up to you! Any other wedding program ideas?
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