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Show me your programs (XP to DIY) *E-Related Q added*

KellyBrian2013KellyBrian2013
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I am trying to get our programs organized semi-last minute (we have just over 2 weeks to the wedding, so they need to get ordered ASAP) but I don't really care for what I have thus far through VistaPrint, so I'm needing (wanting) some inspiration for content, layout, and wording.

Please? TYIA!

Edited to add: Is it appropriate to list deceased grandparents in the program? My mom started working on it for us and under the "Granndparents of the Bride" section listed my paternal grandparents with "(deceased)" following their names. Something about that just doesn't sit well with me...
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Re: Show me your programs (XP to DIY) *E-Related Q added*

  • KellyBrian2013KellyBrian2013
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    Or, can anyone share a good template?

    I'm likely doing a single page, front & back...
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  • katehar01katehar01 member
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    I did mine on VistaPrint and they came really fast, I was happy with them.  Since you can't really change font/size within a text box with their system, I just used spacing to separate sections and kept it pretty simple.  I did the order of the ceremony on the front, and on the back I listed the parents/grandparents/wedding party (no bios). 

    For deceased grandparents, I didn't want to list them with the living ones, so I did a section at the bottom.  I used this wording:

    As we celebrate our marriage, we wish to lovingly remember those close to our hearts who could not be with us today.

    Then I put "In Memoriam" and listed the names.  Hope this helps!

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  • KellyBrian2013KellyBrian2013
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    FI's paternal grandmother, maternal grandmother, and a sister are all deceased, as are both of my paternal grandparents.

    I'm not sure if listing them by name (especially his sister) will cause an issue with his family, as his mom can still be sensitive about his sister.

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  • katehar01katehar01 member
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    Well, don't list the names if it makes you uncomfortable.  You might want to make the wording a little longer in that case.  I know some people put something like "the candles/flowers on the altar are in memory of lost loved ones."  But nicer than that, haha.  If you're doing anything like that, that is,
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  • KellyBrian2013KellyBrian2013
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    Just spoke with FMIL & she specifically requested that they be named. She was really my only worry, so it sounds like we will be doing a Memorial section - I really like Katehar01's wording (above) and will bring that, or something similar, up to FI.

    Thanks everyone!
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  • ECook25ECook25 member
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    We had a memoriam section in our program where we listed my dad (neither H nor I have any living grandparents, but when we started listing so many names, it looked a little too morose). We did:
    In loving memory
    XXX, Father of the Bride
    You are with us today and always

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  • katehar01katehar01 member
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    Glad it worked out!  Good luck!
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