by: MagnetStreet's Wedding Programs are available in 12 shapes and sizes--all easily personalized--from front to back and side to side--with your colors, photos, fonts and wording!
We think Wedding Programs are an important part of your wedding stationery! Here's why ...
First impressions count! More than a pretty accessory, programs are pretty smart tools that help guests feel included and welcomed at the wedding--right from the start. Programs provide an important opportunity to care for your guests in unique, subtle ways. A timely tool, programs set the stage for joining families and friends {probably unfamiliar with each other} and for creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Wondering what to put on a wedding program? See below for 8 content ideas.
8 Content Ideas for Your Wedding Programs
1. Order of events- Guests love to know what's happening next! Create anticipation as well as keep your guests organized with an order of the service.
2. Wedding party bios- Short and sweet introductions of your party will help create an air of familiarity and warmth, right from the beginning. Plus, guests are curious about these special people in your lives.
3. Fanfare+ Processional/Recessional Music- From Pachelbel's Canon in D, to J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, The Beatles or Bryan Adams--your guests will appreciate knowing which songs you've chosen for those magical moments!
4. Special Readings- If there is a special reading, verse, or poem you'd like guest participation with, have it printed on your programs--so everyone can read along.
5. Acknowledgments- Use your program to give a shout of thanks to those special family/friends who performed a special service i.e. song, reading, playing the piano, etc.
6. Explain a Ritual- Is yours a multi-cultural wedding?Are you celebrating a custom that may be unfamiliar to most? You can put your guests at ease, comfortable and even get them involved with a brief explanation of the ritual.
7. Translations- Are there meaningful words or phrases that need to be translated into another language{s}? Add them to your program.
8. A Beautiful Keepsake A beautifully-designed program that coordinates with the rest of your wedding stationery, is a treasured keepsake--a souvenir for your guests and a detailed memento for you--of one of the most important days of your life!
Which Program Size is Best?
Choose the program size and type that fits your wedding style and ceremony needs the best. Do you have a lot of information to share--readings, wedding party bios, explanations ... roomy program types like the Half-fold, Tri-fold, and Gate-fold Programs may be just perfect for you! Browse the Tea-length, Rectangle, and Square sizes too!
How Are Programs Distributed at the Ceremony?
Programs can be cleverly arranged in pretty containers--ready to for your guests to pick up themselves. They can also be handed out by your ushers seating your guests. Or, they can be sitting pretty in the seating areas--just waiting for your guests to sit down. It's your choice!
What are your thoughts on Wedding Programs?
