Wedding programs are generally distributed at most wedding ceremonies. While your Church or Synagogue usually has a defined template for the program, many couples and their families prefer to personalize their wedding and invite close friends and relatives to participate in the actual ceremony. While most Churches and Synagogues encourage this participation, they generally have defined service protocols and requirements on the preparation of wedding programs by third parties. If you intend to engage a stationer to help prepare your wedding program, it is absolutely essential that you first obtain permission from the person who will conduct the ceremony and determine any specific program requirements of your House of Worship.
There are literally hundreds of options to personalize your wedding program. Programs are generally organized in chronological order with the name and role of the speaker shown next to the scheduled reading. Members of the bridal party such as bridesmaids, groomsmen and ushers are generally listed in alphabetical order on the last page of the program. Also, a tribute to deceased members of the bridal couple’s family may often be found in wedding programs.
Your stationer can help your organize and package this information in a coherent manner. We recommend that several sets of eyes proof the information, since there is considerable detail in a well-prepared program. The initial draft of the program should be submitted to the printer no later than 4 weeks before the wedding. Respond quickly when you receive your initial proof.