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Programs... to do or not to do...

zobo410zobo410 member
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Help me out ladies. I am still undecided on this... my parents are not used to seeing programs (especially at Jewish weddings) and said nobody will know the difference if we have them or not. So, I ask you...
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Re: Programs... to do or not to do...

  • Tiffayqp12Tiffayqp12
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    edited December 2011
    I usually read them when I attend a wedding, but that's because I love weddings.  I will have one for our wedding because we are having a catholic ceremony and a lot of our guests are not catholic, so it will let people know what is coming.

    Honestly, I feel weird sometimes about programs, like it's a play or something...lol.
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  • JillianLLJillianLL member
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    edited December 2011
    We're obviously also having a Jewish ceremony and most of our guests understand the traditions, but not everyone so thats one reason I'd have them.
    Also to include the names of ppl in the wedding and in memory of those that can't be with us.

    Sometimes I think, eh F it, who needs them? But then other times I think I definitely should. I cant decide either. 
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  • Dayna_HopeDayna_Hope
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    edited December 2011
    If it's not in your budget, then I dont really think it's a big deal.  I always like knowing what is going on :-D Maybe just a simple panel program?  I'm doing a bi-fold one on Microsoft Publisher.  I can send you my template if you'd like

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  • goldie3474goldie3474
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    edited December 2011
    to add to what Jillian wrote, we went to a Jewish wedding last year and they used programs to explain the different customs that were going on in the ceremony. For FI and I, it was actually really nice to have the program and read about the customs we were witnessing. It made the ceremony that much more special for us to witness. We knew the symbolism behind the chuppah, bride circling the groom...

    Also after reading Amy's programs I really fell in love with the idea. They add a really personal element to the ceremony and I kinda feel like it keeps people more engaged if they know what's going on.
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  • jennej24jennej24 member
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    edited December 2011
    I picked yes because I am having them at my wedding, but I don't think they are necessary, if you don't want them don't have them....

    I am trying to decide between a booklet type program or just a fan with the info printed on it, since we are having an outdoor wedding.

    I wanted to add that I think it is a nice way for you to recognize your bridal party and put thank yous to your parents or whoever else you want to thank.
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  • YHFoxtrotYHFoxtrot
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    edited December 2011
    I'm leaning towards not having them but I think they can be a lovely touch.

    I just know our ceremony is so short that I'm not sure it requires a big explanation! you know?
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  • murrc2murrc2 member
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    edited December 2011
    We were just talking about this and i was wondering if they were necessary, I'm leaning towards no, one less project =)
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  • ups783ups783
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    edited December 2011
    A,

    I've seen them at a lot of Jewish weddings because for your non-Jewish guests (if you're having any) it's where you would explain each part of of the ceremony, the kiddushin, the chuppah & ketubah etc. I've seen them even at Orthodox weddings, I guess because it's nice to define all the beautiful meanings behind the different marriage rituals. Whether it's your own definition or something you look up, or your temple gives you, it's nice to read that the chuppah represent the home you'll start together. If you you're having non-jewish guests, I think they'll appreciate all the ceremony much more once they understand the symbolism behind it. Alsoooooooo, you can give a shout to your parents and thank them, and you can recongize family members that are no longer with you.
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  • ups783ups783
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    edited December 2011
    Sorry...i just realized Jilly & Lis had already said this..lol
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  • YHFoxtrotYHFoxtrot
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    edited December 2011
    For what it's worth, our rabbi will be explaining all of the traditions so that won't be an issue...
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  • zobo410zobo410 member
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    edited December 2011
    With us too Jaime. That's why I'm wondering. Maybe I should make another poll, would you miss it if it wasn't there?
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  • faeriedustfaeriedust
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    edited December 2011
    I made the last minute decision to have them (b/c I love torturing myself with DIY projects..LOL). I thought it would be a nice way to recognize everyone involved in the ceremony, but if time or money didn't allow, I would've just said F it. Like everyone said, it's one of those things that would be "nice" to have, but isn't necessary. Guests probably won't miss them.  I would look at it this way, what would you regret more--having them or not having them?
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  • zobo410zobo410 member
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    edited December 2011
    Ughhh you guys suck!  Why do you ladies have to make such compelling arguments for both sides???
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