One of the
items that many couples stress about is whether or not to have a program for
their ceremony. There are many reasons to have a program for your guests – but
it’s certainly not a requirement. And, if you do want to help your guests know
the plan for the day, but don’t want a bunch of paper to hand out, I’ve got
tips for you too!
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| Is a wedding program a "must-have" for you? |
Should you
have one? If your ceremony is short, your guest list is small and everything is
happening in one place, you might not need one. It doesn’t mean you can’t have
one if you want one, but it won’t be an issue if you don’t. If, however, you
have a religious, ethnic or unique ceremony that may be unfamiliar to some of
your guests, then a program will be helpful to explain what’s going on.
If your
wedding party is large, you may want to have a program so people know who’s
who. It’s also helpful if you have a large guest list where one side may not
know the other side very well.
What should
be on your program? Generally, an order of events and who’s taking part in each
segment. If you have prayers, readings or songs, they should be included, as
well as the person performing. If any parts of your ceremony include audience
participation, those should also be noted.
You also can
include special notes in your program, including any thank-yous or memorial
notifications. If your reception is taking place in a different location from
the ceremony, putting the address of the reception is helpful to your guests,
too!
You can make
your program as unique as you’d like. If you want to avoid printing costs and
your program is short, a chalkboard or other type of sign is very eco-friendly!
If you’ve got an outdoor wedding and you think it may be warm out, printing the
program on a fan is also a hit!
And if you
do decide to go the printed route, you can personalize the program to reflect
your ceremony. A lengthy, formal or religious ceremony should have a more formal
program. A short, unique or civil ceremony program can fit nicely on a fun,
colorful sheet of paper.
Tell us your
thoughts. Are you planning to have a wedding program?
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