Obviously, planning a wedding will require tons of careful planning and decisions to make sure everything goes according to plan. One of the crucial things a couple will face is deciding on their wedding programs. These wedding stationery items are meant to help guests follow event procedures. Other than that, wedding programs are one of the keepsakes couples are likely to cherish and treasure for years to come.

Wedding programs don’t have to be overly elaborate. In fact, they can be as simple as handwritten one-page brochures. But for couples who opt for a custom bound booklet, they should look for it online or at a local specialty store.

Ceremony programs basically include various parts of the wedding ceremony: Introduction; Acts of Ceremony; The wedding party and other VIPs; and some recognition to both family groups, to all the guests and memorials of deceased relatives.

Below the Introduction is a summary of the basics including the full names of the bride and groom, the wedding date, and the venue.

It will be followed by the Ceremony procedures that serve as a step-by-step guide to the flow of the event, from the wedding entourage to the recession. This part can be elaborated with some special custom or tradition that will be included in the ceremony, as well as some special readings and/or poetry.

The last one is the list of everything related to the wedding party and the wedding VIPs and their relationship with the bride and groom. These people typically include both sets of parents, bridesmaids, bridesmaids, groomsmen, groomsmen, flower girls, ring bearers, and of course, the officiant of the ceremony. Musicians can also be included in this section.

An optional addition could be a thank you message to the couple’s parents, guests, and memories of loved ones who have passed away.

For many couples who prefer homemade wedding programs, this idea is quite simple and easy. They can easily print a program template on nice paper; there are many templates online that can be used for free. When choosing a special paper, it is necessary to pay attention to the type of paper, as well as its color, pattern and other details. A wedding program has to fit with the theme of the wedding, so it is very important to put extra effort in making them.

There are many trends and ideas for ceremony programs. While some couples opt for programs that highlight the color, theme and/or season of the wedding, others opt for a smarter and more elegant idea to style their wedding programs, a classy and fresh way to inform their guests about the proceedings of the event.

Personalized wedding programs, invitations, and other wedding-related stationery can be purchased online. However, these wedding supplies need to be ordered well in advance because it can take time for them to be finished as they are more likely to be in bulk. There are also personalized bridal shower invitations and other special cards like place cards and thank you cards that can be customized based on the theme of the wedding.