Programs!

Developing a program can be a daunting task. Here's a little breakdown of things to keep in mind as your create yours!

Although a program can contain as much or as little detail as you wish, here is a general guideline of what can be included:

A Title page

"The Marriage Celebration of...."
Date (All types out..."The Twenty-Fifth of June Two Thousand and Nine")
Ceremony location

Wedding Participants:

Officiant
Parents of the Bride
Parents of the Groom
Wedding Party
Readers
Musician...etc.

The Ceremony:

Prelude (songs - titles, composer listed)
Processional (songs)
Opening Words
Readings (mention titles)
Wedding Vows
Exchange of the Rings
Pronouncement
Blessing
Recessional (songs)

Optional Inserts:

Explanation of traditions (religious, cultural, family, etc.)
Thanks
Dedications

Include fun details & facts about each person in your bridal party - how long you have known them, where they live, etc.

If the two of you will be moving to a new home around the wedding, include your new address somewhere in the program

If you have a deceased family member or friend, you can include a dedication:

"We dedicate the flowers with us at the alter in
loving memory of....who are not here to celebrate our
special day with us"

"We dedicate our ceremony music (or a specific song)
in memory of...."

Fill space at the bottom/inside cover or back with favorite love or wedding appropriate quotes

Display the wedding programs in a unique & lovely way!

Be sure your program ties into your wedding style/theme/colors