I am getting married this May, and we are having a very small service...(friend of ours is a Justice of the Peace, and will be doing the service outside-gazebo...) so anyways...because it will only take like 10 minutes and we are not doing any readings, should I still have programs?? (about 200 guest expected) We are having a bridal party, 5 on each side...should I at least acknowledge them?? Parents are not giving me away, but will be there...(second marriage for me, first for him...my two children (ages 13 and 10) are walking me down the "aisle"...)
2007-02-20 06:06:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I really like your idea of your kids walking you down the aisle. How fitting and sweet. Your wedding sounds like it will be memorable and lovely. Personally, I have never received a program at any wedding I've ever been too. Weird? I don't know. Maybe just not done where I am or not in my circles. And, if I have actually received one, I guess I didn't keep it or it didn't make much of an impression. If I'm not mentioned in it, why would I care to keep it? No insult intended, just being completely honest. I guess it's a nice idea and would/could make a lovely keepsake (for those involved) but if you are looking to keep your costs down, I wouldn't bother. Like you said, it's only going to be short and sweet. No readings, etc. I'm not saying don't have one or that you shouldn't have one, only that I don't think it's necessary. Wishing you all the best in luck and love. Congrats!
2007-02-20 06:20:38 · answer #1 · answered by Super-Mom9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a small (60 people) wedding for my second marriage, and I made the programs. I got really nice paper from an invitation website, and printed my own. The paper, for the most part, matched the invitations. They turned out great and that way everybody knew who everybody was. It's not that expensive, if money is tight. I'd go with the programs.
When I got married the first time (back in the dark ages lol) there were no such things as programs, and we all managed fine (of course, those were the days of receiving lines, too, where everyone in the wedding party was introduced to the guests, one-by-one).
2007-02-20 14:17:35 · answer #2 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A program isn't necessary ... and don't worry about the bridal party because they will be announced at the reception. No need to have the progrmas made for 200 people when that money could be going to more hors d'oeuvres or something.
2007-02-20 17:56:29 · answer #3 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be very nice to have programs. Maybe a poem printed on it too that you two both like. Or the lyrics to your favorite song. It'll not only acknowledge the people nearest to you, but it's also a nice thing to read while waiting for the wedding to start so people don't get bored. :)
2007-02-20 14:17:22 · answer #4 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May is a questionable season for an outdoor wedding. It could be hot or cool or windy or rainy. However as far as the program goes you could incorporate it into a keepsake. Like say a fan in case it is hot. you can set one on each chair and have the program printed right on the fan.
2007-02-20 14:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by agbridal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you could do a keepsake booklet, you could include a favorite romantic poem, a little bit about you and your new husband, and how your wedding day came about.maybe you could also list the names of your bridal party and maybe include their photos so that other guests will know who they are and you could thank everyone for coming and sharing your day. you could do this on your computer at home, you can buy some really nice card and some 'posh' paper and have your children help you. they could 'interview' your bridal party for a quote about you and your hubby 2 b, or about wedding's in general. if they help don't forget to include them in the booklet as well. thanking them for their help.
hope this helps.
2007-02-20 14:28:48 · answer #6 · answered by frost7216 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd do one. It can list that you're being escorted down the aisle by your kids & their names. Also list both sets of parents & all the wedding party. Just a nice keepsake. I always like getting programs at weddings.
2007-02-20 14:13:31 · answer #7 · answered by layla983 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a very small but special wedding about 150 people were there and I didn't do a program. It still turned out wonderful.. Good luck and congrats!!! Don't go for them b/c then you can put that money somewhere else too.
2007-02-20 14:59:56 · answer #8 · answered by laurieprentice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would probably pass on the programs. With a simple ceremony like you are describing they really aren't necessary--unless you want a keepsake for your guests. And in truth, most guests will throw them away anyway.
2007-02-20 14:18:22 · answer #9 · answered by RedBirdy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it would be still nice to have a program - with the listings of everything, so people have a souvenir. I know I keep them from weddings.
2007-02-20 14:30:58 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋