7 Tips to Get Your Wedding Program Wording Right
The basic concept of creating a wedding program hasn’t really changed in the recent years. Family relations have become more complex than they were before. The wedding ceremony and reception themes and locations have become varied as an increasing number of couples draft their plans based on their preferences, lifestyle and common interests. But the formulation of wedding program remains the same in the sense that it still conforms to a certain pattern which allows the special occasion to flow smoothly.
To add some personal touches to your ceremony program, you might opt to add your favorite poem or quote, even the lyrics of your favorite song. You could use other wording or verses in your wedding program to make it more unique and interesting. But more traditional wording is still preferred by many couples who will soon tie the knot. It is important to learn about the proper wording for the nuptial’s program and turn the occasion into one of the most unforgettable moments in your life.
The following are seven useful tips to have the correct wording in your wedding program.
- Know first the exact number of guests who will attend your wedding ceremony. This is necessary to identify the number of wedding programs that must be printed. You also need to list down their names and hand them over to the people who are in charge of making the wedding program.
- Have a conversation with your groom or bride-to-be and make sure to discuss the contents of the program. Share your ideas with each other and then create a shortlist of all the possible activities that you want to include in the event.
- Before diving into the wedding program making process, make sure you have enough basic knowledge about the different parts that compose it. A wedding program usually has four main parts which are the introduction, the ceremony order, the names of the wedding party, and the closure.
- The introduction is one part that could be completed without too much fuss. All you need to write are the names of the groom and bride, the date, day and time of the wedding ceremony, the exact location of the event, city and state.
- On the other hand, the ceremony order is all about outlining the segments of the program such as the preliminary remarks, seating arrangement, readings for the wedding and the processional. The titles of the music that will be played, lyrics and prayers can also be included in this part. Make sure to arrange the events in chronological order.
- The names of all the participants are listed in the wedding party section. When listing down the names of your guests, use their full names instead of their nicknames. Also, append appropriate titles such as Mr., Mrs. and Miss.
- On the closure part, you may include special notes and give messages of gratification to your guests and hosts. Never forget to make short messages about each bridesmaid and groomsman to describe their importance in your life. If a family member or close friend had already passed away, you can allot a small portion of the program to honor the deceased. For a memorable ending of the wedding program, you may recite your favorite poem or quote.
Other tip that you might want to try is including an explanation of the theme you have chosen for the wedding or the significance of the location. You could also print a map with directions to the venue of the wedding’s reception.
Here is a good example of a good wedding program wording that you could use as a guide in making your own. Of course, you could always customize your program depending on you and your groom or bride’s preference.
The Wedding Ceremony Uniting
Camilla Stoneberg
and
Michael Ralph Janssen
on Sunday, June 15, 2006
at half past seven o’clock in the evening
St. John’s Church
Huston, Texas
Prelude ……….. “Endless Love”
Solo………. “Gift of Love”
Lighting of Candles
Seating of the Mothers
Processional
Invocation
Wedding Message
Exchange of Vows
Exchange of Rings
Announcement of Marriage
Solo……… “Now and Forever”
Presentation of the Groom and Bride
Recessional
Having the proper wording for your program is indeed very important to have a successful, happy and unforgettable wedding that you will all remember as long as you live.
Source: This article was submitted by Lisa Faith, a professional wedding blogger writing for TheBridalCoach.ca, Canada’s premier wedding blog for wedding planning help.
