Wedding Programs

I need some ideas for how to lay out the event sequence for the ceremony program - ours is going to be pretty short, so we're having trouble figuring out what should go in the program.  I'm also leaning towards not putting in processional and recessional songs because I haven't decided on them yet! (If anyone has any ideas for more contemporary ceremony music, please pass those along - I am stumped).

Also, is it common to include a reception program card to let guests know what is going on for the rest of the evening?  I've been told I don't need to include one, but am wondering if others are going to do so.

- Title w/ picture/ monogram? Date, location, etc.

- A nice verse or poem?

- Ceremony 'itenerary'

- Your bridal party/ parent info (My friends wedding they actually wrote about each person- very nice messages) something similar that I already have on our wedding website though... Just an idea?

- A thank you on the back?

Were not putting anything regarding our music- actually I have never seen that before now that I thought of it??? hehe Were also doing a layered program- a page of each 'section'

What are your plans as far as layout? And do you have 2 locations? (If you have 2 locations then you could probably put alittle something about it)

- HMM :)

Check out this post, it has several templates for programs, it may help you get started:

http://www.projectwedding.com/post/list/diy-templates-galore

Im not using a reception card, Im just going to put an "Announcement" in the program, which will read, "Cocktails and hors d’oeuvers will be served in the courtyard immediately following the ceremony"

HTH! :)

Here's another posting...

http://www.projectwedding.com/post/list/help-program-wording

This is what I was thinking of doing for the programs (stole the idea from instyle weddings) - one sheet of paper, simple gold lettering, tied to palm fans.  My wedding is in August in wine country, so it'll be sweltering hot!

Most likely I'm just going to have a really short event sequence on the left, and a note of thanks underneath and then the wedding party list on the right.  Then again, I might have more programs than fans, and without the fans, the program looks pretty plain.  Thoughts?

No- that's fine!!!  They are super cute!

You don't need much anyway- so it will work perfect- with or without the fan..

My friend had one similar but she folded it in half- give her the four columns to work with- simple but perfect!

- HMM :)

Thanks HolyMoly!

I was thinking about doing the layered program idea - but our ceremony is so simple, I might run out of ideas of things to put in there!

It also gives me more confidence that I can leave the music out of the program - choosing music for the ceremony has been pretty difficult.  We don't want to be too traditional, but don't really have any ideas for more contemporary music that is nevertheless appropriate.  Have you decided on yours?

Speaking of fan programs.... I made this one.  They are really easy.

Samantha  - My girlfriend used the playbill for her wedding and it was a big hit!

Have you thought about using a contemporary version of the traditional songs? I have a few mp3s you can have. Just shoot me an email budgetdesignerflorals@yahoo.com

I think I can email them to you, but if not, I will put them on my website so you can download them.

I love the program idea with the fans - that is so cute!! Are you doing a wine theme for your wedding?

-Leann