Programs

As a weddings planner, brides often ask me about what they should include in their wedding programs and if they even need one. We suggest that they do have a program especially when the attendants are not known by a majority of the guests. The important thing is to familiarize guest with the participants and the order of the service. Programs can be very simple-listing only the names of the bride, groom attendants, the clergy, both sets of parents, musicians, soloists, and date, time, and place. The attendants should be listed in the order they walk down the aisle. Other couples use the program to detail the entire wedding event. They may include details of how they were chosen. Programs often include the vows, readings, music and explanations of any ethnic customs that are included in the ceremony. If a song or any portion of the ceremony is dedicated to a deceased loved one that is also listed in the program. Programs may be as simple as a bi-fold , computer - generated sheet or as elegant as an elaborate ribbon-trimmed printed booklet. Programs are handed to each guest by designated attendants. They may also be in decorative containers and placed where the guests will pick them up. A program makes a wonderful souvenir.