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Wedding programs are becoming
increasingly popular, and brides are thinking up different ways to
personalize them and make them unique for their guests' enjoyment.
Programs typically contain the bride and groom's names, the date,
location, names of the wedding party, order and elements of the
ceremony (unity candle, vows, etc), music, any other principals in
the wedding, and thanks.
There are a number of other ways you can personalize your
programs:
Rather than including only the names of your bridesmaids or
grooms, also include how you met them and their role in your
relationship (for example, if you met through one of your
groomsmen, or a bridesmaid who supported you through your long
distance relationship).
Include what the bride's "something old, new, borrowed and blue"
are. For instance, if a bride is wearing a bracelet her
grandmother gave to her, or if the wedding gown was her mother's.
If you are getting married in a significant location, explain it
in the program. Maybe you and your groom met there, or had your
first date there, etc. Even if the location isn't directly
significant to your relationship, but has an interesting history,
that can also be included.
Include a short explanation of how the bride and groom met, and
the proposal story.
Include the lyrics to your first dance song and why it was chosen.
Explain the meaning and symbolism of parts of the ceremony, such
as a huppah or breaking of the glass in a Jewish ceremony, or the
veil and cord in a Catholic ceremony.
Don't think that you have to stick to a traditional two or
tri-fold program. You can make it a few pages, or even a small
booklet! You can add a beautiful touch by punching two holes down
the fold, threading ribbon through, and tying it into a bow.
Include a wedding blessing significant to your heritage, such as
an Irish blessing, or one in Spanish and translated.
Some programs now contain a photo of the bride and groom,
sometimes drawn by an artistic friend. Perhaps a black and white
version of a photo can be printed on a vellum overlay to the
program.
Type out the text of readings or song lyrics.
If you have a theme, let the program play out in it also. If you
have a fairytale theme, put a castle on the front. If you are have
a dove theme and release, explain its significance.
Scatter love quotes throughout the program.
Include poem from the bride to the groom and vice versa.
Include a special dedication to deceased family, such as
grandparents.
Lastly, it is always nice to thank all the people who helped you
in the wedding, and don't forget to thank the guests for sharing
this special day with you!
By using your programs as yet another way to personalize your
wedding, guests will be sure to appreciate the personal touch
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