This is one of the more frequent questions I have been asked.
My answer is that the choice is yours!
The wedding program is often one of the first design elements your guests will see on your wedding day. It can help convey the theme, color palette, and formality for your entire event. Many couples like to match all of their day-of wedding stationery which can include seating charts, escort cards, menus, etc.
If your wedding ceremony includes special traditions, customs, or personalized elements, then you should use a wedding program to provide a “roadmap” for your guests to follow along. If your ceremony is going to be very short, sweet, and basic, then you might not need a program.
Here are a some ideas to keep in mind as you design your wedding program:
Ceremony traditions in the order they will occur. Be sure to review this with the officiant before it goes to print.
Title of readings and name of the reader. If there is room on the program, you may include the actual poem or scripture.
Title of musical selections and name of singers/musicians
Names of members of the wedding party. Their relationship to the bride/groom may be added.
Memorial. Names and/or photos of important people who are now deceased.
Explanations of personalized elements, such as unity candle, unity sand, jumping the broom, etc.
Directions from ceremony to reception. Only do this if everyone at the ceremony will be invited to the reception.
Program Designed by Penned by Pink
Your program can be one-sided, two-sided, a booklet, or a fan. The options are abundant. I recommend creating your wedding programs in the same style as your invitation. If possible, ask your stationery designer to create a full suite for you. (I really like this fall-themed design by our fabulous friend Kendell at Penned by Pink.)
If you prefer to shop for your wedding stationery online, Trilogy Event Design has partnered with Minted Weddings to offer a special discount to our clients and followers. Use the code WEDPLTRILOGY to save 25% on your order.
Program available at Minted.com
Whether you need help finding the words to include on your wedding program or help finding a stationery company to custom design & print them in time for your wedding day, Trilogy Event Design is here for you! Schedule a 30-minute call now to discuss our services.
Until next time, I leave you with Glitter Wishes & Unicorn Kisses.
