My fiance and I were wondering if it would be a huge deal if we didn't do a wedding program. We are having a full ceremony though. Do you think it's necessary?
2007-03-23 15:52:54 · 13 answers · asked by mills62584 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I too, was wondering this exact question. On our last visit with the priest (which was just 2 weeks ago) we talked about the wedding programs. I wasn't too keen on the idea of a wedding program. I felt like we were already putting a lot of time and effort into so many other things, that a little booklet of sorts wasn't needed. But then I saw some examples of programs that others had done, and I was instantly inspired. There are so many different ways to make them, you can even make them yourself, (which is what I'm going to do) I'm just going to buy a nice card stock and print from my home printer. Having them professionally printed would be a bit more expensive I'm sure, but if you were to have a sample made, then go somewhere like Staples, etc, they can copy at a good price! We are having a formal wedding in a church, and it'll be about 45mins to an hour long. We're including mass with the ceremony, which is why the extra time. I'm really excited now about doing the programs. Maybe if you were to see some examples you would get into it too! But as others have said, it's not a massive deal nor necessity to have them. :)
Good luck! :)
2007-03-23 18:10:40 · answer #1 · answered by Kass 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really. The program is a relatively new idea ( not available when I was married or my sisters, and we got along fine; especially my sisters who had huge weddings).
But if it concerns you that major details won't be noted: such as attendants, music, and the ceremony details, then you might want to consider a program.
But opinions vary on almost everything regarding weddings.
If you two don't mind, then don't do it, since it's your ideas and opinions that matter. People will follow the ceremony just the same, and the details will be a source of conversation at the reception.
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Congrats! and have a long and happy marriage!
Hope this helps!
2007-03-23 16:26:31 · answer #2 · answered by 1985 & going strong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While the majority of the weddings I have attended distributed wedding programs, it is not necessary to have one. I personally like wedding programs because it gives guests an idea of the order of service, provides information on members of the wedding party, and occasionally explains traditions or elements of the wedding that guests may not be familiar with.
We decided to have programs to provide information on the order of the service; names, relationship, and location of residence of our officiant, musician, honor attendants, parents, grandparents, ushers, hostesses (our families live in two different states so they really don't know each other); special directions for a guided tour being provided to guests following the ceremony; and menu for our brunch buffet.
It cost about $100 to have our programs professionally printed, which wasn't a big expense to us. But if you aren't really interested in having a program, not having one is a great way to conserve money. The money you save on programs could go towards something else.
2007-03-23 17:14:41 · answer #3 · answered by Veronica W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, skip the expense. I had 235 people at my wedding and no one even noticed we didn't have programs. Every body there knew the bridal party and grooms party.
We had the ceremony, reception and overnight arrangements all in one place ( a winery/spa/hotel) so it was great. Once there my guests never had to leave. Made it tons easier.
2007-03-23 22:23:17 · answer #4 · answered by Kris17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How full of a ceremony? If your ceremony is under 20 minutes, then no. If it is over that, then yes.
Most guests dread long drawn out ceremonies. Programs for long ceremonies are more of a courtesy to let your guests know how far you are into the ceremony.
2007-03-23 15:57:04 · answer #5 · answered by lxl_serendipity_lxl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's not necessary but it's a nice touch- you can write the story of how you guys met and got engaged, how the ceremony goes (especially good if it's religious and other people might not know what's going on), you can also use it to put a poem for a a lost family member/loved one, you could write down the names of people in your wedding party and any special thanks for someone who was especially helpful.
you can make them on your own computer and print them at home or at kinkos on some nice paper (i made my friends like this and everyone enjoyed!)
2007-03-23 16:14:04 · answer #6 · answered by Ashley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No and I think programs belong in the theater not a wedding. People waste money on some of the most frivoulous nonsense for weddings.
2007-03-23 16:18:12 · answer #7 · answered by nabdullah2001 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you mean the printed thing you give out at the ceremony, no it is not necessary.
2007-03-24 00:04:37 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a necessity, but very nice to have and it gives the guest an unbulky, or annoying memorabilia to take home.
2007-03-23 16:01:58 · answer #9 · answered by totalERfanatic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never been to a wedding with a program. I didn't miss it.
2007-03-23 16:00:49 · answer #10 · answered by Virginia C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋