Ceremony Program

Erin McCormack

I had purchased  DIY programs, on the page that has the pastors name listed, the grooms parents and the brides parents listed, I'm not sure what I should put.  Both my parents are deceased.  My oldest son will be giving me away.  I was thinking of putting brides children instead.  My delema is that my oldest son is now married, how do I list them and my other two sons will be bringing guests. How should I word this. 
     Brides Children

        Mr. & Mrs.....................

        Mr. ...........& Guest
    
        or

        Mr. ...........

     My daughter will be my Jr. BM who will already be listed under attendants    should I list her twice to be with the boy's?   Thanks for your advice in advance....

danieliza1127

You can still list your parents even though they are deceased.  You would say: The Late Mr. and Mrs. John Smith (or The Late Mr. and Mrs. John and Mary Smith or some variation).

You can also list your children.  What I would do probably is:

Parents of the Bride
The Late Mr. and Mrs. John and Mary Smith

Children of the Bride
Joseph Doe
Jane Doe
Robert Doe

Then be sure to the do the same for the Groom's side.

Erin McCormack

I thought about doing it similar to that, but, I wasn't sure if it would be correct to leave out my new daughter in law?   It's amazing the simple things that can trip you up.   Thanks for your idea...

danieliza1127

You don't have to list every family member in the program.  I think it's fine to only list your children without their spouses.  Or if you're concerned, just don't list your children at all.

quotequeen

I would not list their spouses - they are not your children.

pumpkinpumpkin

Um...is Erin McCormack your real name? Because a quick google search revealed a bit of info. You might want to create a new s/n and then post with that from now on.

pirategal03

This is going to sound weird...but check how children are listed in the Obits in the paper.  That may give you an idea of how to word it for your married child.  I would include the daughter in law, but I wouldn't include a girlfriend/boyfriend or an "and guest" in the list.