Get with the program

I posted an entry couple days ago about overall day-of schedule. Today, I'll be posting what to include in a wedding program. A wedding program is a nice way to help your guests follow along with the ceremony, understand cultural traditions and also become familiar with your bridal party! It's also a great opportunity for the couple to give dedication and thanks to guests and serve as a wonderful keepsake too.
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 (1st page)
"The Marriage Celebration of...."

Date

Ceremony location/Reception location

Wedding Participants: (2nd page)
Officiant

Parents of the Bride

Parents of the Groom

Wedding Party

Readers

Musician

Ushers

Wedding Coordinator and etc...

The Ceremony: (3rd page)
Prelude (songs - titles, composer listed)

Processional (songs)

Opening Words

Readings (mention titles)

Homily/message

Wedding Vows

Exchange of the Rings

Pronouncement

Blessing

Announcements

Benediction(optional)

Recessional (songs)

Optional Inserts: (4th page)
Explanation of traditions (religious, cultural, family, etc.)

Thanks (friends and family members who helped out, specific vendors, etc)

Map/Directions to reception (if different location)

Dedications

Tip: Include fun details & facts about each person in your bridal party - how long you have known them, where they live, etc.
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Tip: If the two of you will be moving to a new home around the wedding, include your new address somewhere in the program
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Tip: Fill space at the bottom/inside cover or back with favorite love or wedding appropriate

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*** Bethel Printing located in K-town does an excellent job of designing bilingual wedding programs that are clean & simple. If you need assistance, email Janet from Bethel Printing (bethelcardpaper@gmail.com) to send you some sample copies.