I don't know if I am suppose to have one? What would I put on it? Do I just put it on regular paper, stationary paper, or card stock? Does anyone have any links or templates that they would like to share?
2007-12-11 03:25:12 · 18 answers · asked by Benji's Mommy 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Nope. It'not required and to be honest, it's an unnecesary, useless expense. No one ever reads them or keeps them, so why bother?
Good luck
2007-12-11 03:30:52 · answer #1 · answered by Blunt 7 · 4⤊ 4⤋
Programs aren't necessary, but it is possible to do them at home (and with a little help). I bought paper at Michael's Crafts that had a nice design on it for less than $40 (for 100 or so sheets - don't remember the exact price). Then I typed up the program, brought it to Staples, and made copies. It was so easy, in fact, that we didn't do it until the day before the wedding, and everything went off without a hitch.
I wasn't sure if I was going to do a program at first, but I always hang onto the ones I get from other weddings, and I personally like to be able to look at them to see how long the ceremony will be and to be able to follow along with different readings and traditions.
2007-12-11 05:22:47 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No not necessary, but I think it's a good idea to have them. You can list who is in the wedding party & your connection to them (Best friend from childhood, Older Sister, etc.), write a short & sweet "thank you" to your guests for attending. Also, if you have a favorite quote about love it could be included. And I think including your new address as a married couple is good info for the guests to have for future reference, it can be printed at the bottom or on the back if you do booklet style. They don't have to be anything fancy, just buy some pretty paper & then type it up on your computer. A lot of people do this & then roll it up & secure it with a ribbon.
2007-12-11 08:44:02 · answer #3 · answered by sunflower 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congrats on your wedding!
You don't have to have a wedding program, but if you do , some people like to mention who the wedding party is. For example," Jane smith: Maid of honor." Something like that can be nice. Ive also seen people put a quick thank you to their parents, or those who help with the wedding. You can put anything you want on it.
www.theknot.com : They have some cool ideas
You can also go to stationary stores to choose your paper. Most places have a much to choose from, so you can essentially do it yourself with all the pretty up to date computer programs. You can also save money by doing it your self.
Well hope this helps!
2007-12-11 06:08:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend having one so that the guests that don't know everyone can read it instead of talking.
I got paper at a christian bookstore but I am sure you could use stationary. Mine was something like 100 sheets for $10 and then I printed one using computer and ran the others through copy machine. They have plain non-biblical ones if you don't want to go with something religious. Just ask salesperson and they will know what you are looking for.
2007-12-11 04:42:57 · answer #5 · answered by #2 in the oven 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I personally feel they are a MUST! It lets guest know what is going on in the cermony, and who the wedding party is. I save them, and so do lots of other people. They do not have to be expensive. I got mine at the Family Christan Bookstore for $8.25 for 100. You can also get the program kits at Wal-Mart or Joann fabrics. As for templates, I think this website may have something, but I've never visited yet: www.gsquared.com
2007-12-11 05:17:08 · answer #6 · answered by Cute Mom of 2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely not necessary, but I beg to differ with those who say no one ever reads them. I always do. Actually, at the last wedding I went to with my fiance, we all were reading it to find out who was who and to remind us of names we otherwise could not recall. We also kept one, because the bride and groom put their new address on the back. And too, if you're getting married on a rather warm day, people may need them for fans.
Whether you want to or not is entirely up to you, but places like Wally World, Michael's, etc. will have the cardstock you'll need if you want to do a basic program...just browse their wedding related aisle.
I think the person below me may be the confused one. The programs of which I speak are handed out at the church preceremony, listing the names of each person in the wedding party and how they are associated with the bride and/or groom. Names of readers are listed, any additional prayers or whatever, the musician (if there is one), ceremony music, etc. I've seen where something is also written in memory of people. Parents names are typically listed. Overall, a program of the even about to take place.
2007-12-11 03:41:37 · answer #7 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You dont have to have them. But honestly I really like getting them because I like reading whos in the wedding and the music they chose, etc. And I save all the programs I get, too. I guess Im in the minority.
If you need ideas, I always recommend paper-source.com>videos>program kits. There are a few simple ideas on there. The programs do not have to be elaborate, but should state who is in the wedding party, officiants, music, the order of ceremony, that sort of thing.
2007-12-11 03:38:59 · answer #8 · answered by fizzy stuff 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To be honest, I've never seen the point in a program for a wedding. People know what weddings are and what's going to happen, so why waste paper to tell them something they already know? Also, hopefully the guests know enough about you to know who at least some of the people in the wedding party are! The invitation has enough information on it, IMO.
2007-12-11 05:43:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not necessary at all. The only thing I've ever seen them used for is hand fans if the church was really hot in the summer.
If you were having a really unique thing most of yoru guests wouldn't understand, a program is a great way of explaining what will be going on, but if its a typical wedding, they're not needed at all.
2007-12-11 04:51:49 · answer #10 · answered by melouofs 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I personally think it is a good idea to have programs at wedding ceremonys but this is your wedding and you do what you want. I plan to have them at my wedding to keep everyone informed of who is singing this song and what the name of the song is, who the bridal party is and any thank yous I have and anything else I may want to put on there. We are printing our own and they are very inexpensive and yes people do read them at weddings. All the weddings I've been too I have actually kept them and put it in the book with the pics I took and the invitation that was sent to me.
2007-12-11 03:55:58 · answer #11 · answered by OFFICIALLY MRS. HOWARD! 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋