All you need to know about wedding ceremony programs

Wedding ceremony programs and other stationery may seem unimportant, but they’re crucial to your wedding day. These are more optional than invites, but guests will appreciate them. Wedding programs are usually set on chairs or given to guests before the event. Ushers or non-wedding party members can help with this duty, which is a terrific way to incorporate friends or younger relatives.

Types of Wedding programs:

Your wedding programs might be traditional or innovative but they should match your stationery and decor. There are several ways to deliver all the relevant information, from booklet programs to custom hand-lettered signs. Popular wedding program ideas are below.

·        Wedding invitations:

It is one of the simplest wedding programs. Elongated rectangular cards (usually created with sturdy cardboard to match your wedding invitations) allow you to list your wedding party members and provide a welcoming note. They’re perfect if you want wedding programs but only need a little information.

·        Wedding booklets:

Wedding booklets are the most formal. These are perfect if you’re hosting a long ceremony, like a Catholic mass, and need to share hymn lyrics or religious readings.

·        Unique wedding program:

Wedding programs don’t have to be cards or booklets—or even printed on paper! We’ve seen ceremony programs on accordion fans and vellum envelopes with confetti, so get creative to surprise guests and include your wedding theme.

·        Wedding banners:

A stunning banner at the ceremony entry can replace individual wedding programs. Create a simple, hand-lettered sign with your wedding stationer or a calligrapher.

Guidelines for writing the wedding ceremony program:

You can tailor your wedding program in many ways. Here are some details to include in a wedding program, regardless of design or format.

·        Impressive introduction:

The introduction is your wedding’s cover page. Names and the wedding date are the most significant. Include the city, state, and venue name or illustration.

·        Wedding schedule:

Order of services is essential for a wedding program so visitors can follow the processional, songs, prayers, vow exchange, and recessional. At a religious wedding, it is also a must to add religious details, such as for a Church wedding ceremony program, the explanation of verses from the Holy Bible is appreciated. Your wedding program should list readings, songs, poems, or religious texts.

The ceremony program can include information about your wedding reception, including driving directions if it’s at a different site. Keep track of the cocktail hour, supper, speeches, and your send-off.

·        Trivia:

Your wedding programs can customize your ceremony and engage visitors while they wait. Share a funny tale from your first date, how many places you’ve traveled together, your zodiac signs, or your honeymoon destination.

·        Wedding party:

Parents and wedding party members—including flower girls and ring bearers—follow the officiate, so it is suggested to list everyone who will walk down the aisle here. The list should follow the processional to help attendees identify people. If space allows, describe how you know each person.

·        Specific requests:

Special ceremony instructions should include in your wedding programs. If you’re having an unplugged ceremony, ask guests to turn off their phones and cameras or use your wedding hashtag to encourage photo sharing.

·        Memorials:

Your wedding program can include the names and messages of deceased loved ones. It’s a sweet way to have them at your wedding; people who know them will appreciate it.