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Elements
of a Wedding Program
The
Cover
Typically includes the date and/or the names of the couple.
It may also include the location and time of the ceremony,
a picture, or design element (such as a flower, scroll,
etc.)
The
Order of Events
If you haven't already included your names, wedding date,
location, and time on the front cover, consider listing
that information on the inside just before the order of
events. Then list what will happen during the ceremony,
including processional music, greeting, readings, prayers,
exchange of vows, ring ceremony, unity candle ceremony,
pronouncement of marriage, recessional music, and any other
ceremony music. Your list may not include all of these elements,
and it may include some traditions not listed here. Be
sure to list the events in the order they will occur.
Members
of the bridal party
This is a simple list of the names and roles of your bridal
party. For example: Officiant, Parents of the Bride,
Parents of the Groom, Grandparents, Maid of Honor, Best
Man, Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, Flower Girl, and Ring Barrer
Other
Things You Can Have in Your Wedding Program
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An explanation of traditions or rituals used in your ceremony
- A
request for audience participation in certain parts of
the ceremony (e.g. affirmation of the marriage, communion,
singing, offering of the peace, standing or kneeling)
- Thank
yous
- Memorials
(for example: The memorial candle is lit in honor of the
bride's mother, Shirley Fielding. OR On this day of happiness,
we would like to remember those who are no longer with
us, especially Derrick Peterson, grandfather of the bride,
and Samantha Wilson, mother of the groom.)
- A
short sentence about each of your bridesmaids and groomsmen,
describing why they are important to you.
- An
explanation of the significance of the location, theme,
first dance song, etc. (for example: the reception will
be held at Coldwater Restaurant, the site of the bride
and groom's first date.)
- Quotes
or poems about love or marriage
- Directions
to the reception
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