Program question

rbtrumpet

How much detail should go into the program?  I've seen basic, very detailed...I'm just not sure.


basic example:

Bridal Processional
 - BM1
 - BM2
 - BM3
 - MOH
 - FG
Reading.....Jane Doe


 - or -

detailed example:

Bridal Processional....Vivaldi, Spring, 3rd Movement
 - BM1
 - BM2
 - BM3
 - MOH
 - FG

Reading.........Jane Doe
 - Poem Name, John Smith

shellydiane820

I'd go with two.  I like knowing the songs.

strlzfan11

I would go with the detailed version, but modify it a bit.  I wouldn't list the bridal party members under the processional.  I would make a section near the end of the program specifically for the wedding party.

Parents of the Bride
Mr & Mrs. so-and-so

Parents of the Groom
Mr. and Mrs. Fi so-and-so

Maid of Honor
(insert name), (insert relationship) of the bride

Does that make sense????

rbtrumpet

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[QUOTE]I would go with the detailed version, but modify it a bit.  I wouldn't list the bridal party members under the processional.  I would make a section near the end of the program specifically for the wedding party. Parents of the Bride Mr & Mrs. so-and-so Parents of the Groom Mr. and Mrs. Fi so-and-so Maid of Honor (insert name), (insert relationship) of the bride Does that make sense????
Posted by strlzfan11[/QUOTE]


ohh - I'm doing all that.

I guess I was wondering if people care what song the bridesmaids are walking to, or the name of the poem that is being read - those kind of details

twilight.rose

You can do either. It really comes down to personal preference and the formality of your event.

We chose to include the names of the musical selections and readings, but I've been to numerous (usually casual) weddings that don't list specifics, or don't have programs at all.

baystateapple

I'm doing all the music in detail.  I like reading that on programs at weddings, especially if I think the piece is exceptionally beautiful and I want to find it when I get home.

rbtrumpet

hmm - for the ceremony, I'm going for more formal.  Guess I should add them!

opalsky007

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[QUOTE]I would go with the detailed version, but modify it a bit.  I wouldn't list the bridal party members under the processional.  I would make a section near the end of the program specifically for the wedding party. Parents of the Bride Mr & Mrs. so-and-so Parents of the Groom Mr. and Mrs. Fi so-and-so Maid of Honor (insert name), (insert relationship) of the bride Does that make sense????
Posted by strlzfan11[/QUOTE]

I did this. Music is special to us, and I worked hard to pick songs and readings that meant a lot, so I wanted to print their names. I also printed the readings on the next pages after the order of the ceremony, since we had some folks who were hard of hearing and I wanted them to be able to follow along.

Beachy730

It depends on what you want and how much room you have.  Our programs only gave us 2 small pages of writing.  One was all the names of everyone involved, and the other was the ceremony line-up, which for a Catholic ceremony is long.  I originally put all the info in including songs, Bible verses, and such, but it looked to cluttered so I took it out.  If you can put it in great, if not its no big deal. At least put your readers names and the names of anyone involved in the wedding.

akhensley81

I went very detailed with mine. PIP for your viewing pleasure:

Front:



Inside:



Back:

RamaOtster

We are doing a detailed program and sort of using it to "introduce" the wedding party to everyone. We also put in the music information and are putting an explanation of the ceremony as many guests are not Catholic.

I really like reading how people describe their friends and family that are in the wedding paty!