No matter what design you choose for your programs, there are certain elements that are included in traditional programs.
- The full names of the bride and groom, the wedding date, and the city and state where the wedding is taking place.
- Traditional Ceremony basics, including the musical selections (lyrics if they’re especially meaningful to you), the composers and performers, as well as a list of readings, the authors, and the names of the readers.
- Wedding party names and the name of the officiant should be included.
- A thank-you note to both sets of parents and one to all the guests is a frequent addition.
- For religious and non-religious ceremonies alike, it’s important to keep guests in the know by listing traditions, rituatl, and ethic customs.
- If you wish to honor deceased loved ones, you can include a memorial on the back page with a photograph, a fond memory, poem, or quote.
Here are some wonderful ideas presented by the Knot
Wedding Programs
I am a scrapbooker so I am always looking for new creative ideas to use in my weddings. This one I found in a recent Martha Stewart Wedding issue. She has the best creative geniuses working for her! This is a simple way to let your out of towners know what activities are going on during your wedding weekend. You can include a greeting note, itinerary of events, a detailed map and a list of places to visit. Ask the hotel concierge to hang it on the door knob to their hotel room so when they arrive, they can check out all the local attractions . (Who doesn’t like to have something special waiting for their arrival
How To:
You will need 8 1/2 ” x 14″ Card Stock Paper, a ruler, craft knife, 2 1/2 inch circle craft punch, bone folder, & round label stickers
Print the word “welcome” twice across the top of a legal-size sheet of card stock. With a ruler and a craft knife, cut the card stock in half lengthwise; punch a hole on the bottom of each piece with a 2 1/2 inch circle punch. With a bone folder, crease each card stock strip 4 inches from the top and fold to form a pocket. Fasten sides with round label stickers
Here is my version of the project.
Enjoy!
Trying to create an engaging activity at your wedding? Want to make it memorable? Consider a specialty station at your reception. It could be a self serve candy bar stocked with jars of assorted candy, a sundae station from Amy’s Ice Creams, a coffee & gelato bar, a chocolate fountain station with dipping items or even a photo booth! Whatever you choose, make it memorable, fun and keep it simple.
Here are a few vendors that will help you create a memorable and engaging specialty station:
Amy’s Ice Creams
TNT Photo Booth
The Chocolate Cup
Kenny’s Coffee
