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Are Programs Necessary?

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I am having a Catholic non-mass ceremony, so there will be no cummunion but there will be a few readings, songs etc but only like 30 minutes (as opposed to an hour long full mass). I feel like most people (at least in my area) are familiar with the order of Catholic ceremonies.
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  • CvilleClaireCvilleClaire member
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    Nope, they aren't necessary.

    However, if you'll have guests who aren't familiar with the order of the service or who don't know your bridal party, it might be nice to have something.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_programs-necessary?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:0fef8768-4fb2-42e0-a857-16aefeee8772Post:7694af34-f696-4e93-9df2-7844ccfa4342">Re: Are Programs Necessary?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Nope, they aren't necessary. <strong>However, if you'll have guests who aren't familiar with the order of the service or who don't know your bridal party, it might be nice to have something.</strong>
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    </div><div>I agree w/all of this 

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  • tgerltgerl
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    I don't think they are necessary, but they are a good way to communicate things like the bridal party and any special thank-you or memorial messages.  I always like when there is a program so that I know the agenda and how long to expect the ceremony to be - but I am a little neurotic in that way :)
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  • Melissa603Melissa603 member
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    Nothing is necessary. You can have programs if you want. I have been to weddings that have not had them and the wedding still happened and the marriage is still legal =) 
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  • HarperBargoHarperBargo
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_programs-necessary?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:0fef8768-4fb2-42e0-a857-16aefeee8772Post:02b04daf-c07f-4be6-9713-23bc66bc7cfa">Re: Are Programs Necessary?</a>:
    [QUOTE]I don't think they are necessary, but they are a good way to communicate things like the bridal party and any special thank-you or memorial messages.  I always like when there is a program so that I know the agenda and how long to expect the ceremony to be - but I am a little neurotic in that way :)
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    <div>I agree with this. </div>
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  • Zimsgirl26Zimsgirl26
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    I'm doing a non mass catholic wedding as well. Programs aren't expensive and I think they're nice to have
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  • kelsey+brandonkelsey+brandon
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_programs-necessary?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:0fef8768-4fb2-42e0-a857-16aefeee8772Post:7694af34-f696-4e93-9df2-7844ccfa4342">Re: Are Programs Necessary?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Nope, they aren't necessary. However, if you'll have guests who aren't familiar with the order of the service or who don't know your bridal party, it might be nice to have something.
    Posted by CvilleClaire[/QUOTE]

    Agreed. Like always.

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  • Cassandra999Cassandra999 member
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    Not necessary.  Just nice if people dont know the wedding party or if anything in the ceremony could be confusing.
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  • courtneyclare103courtneyclare103 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_programs-necessary?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:0fef8768-4fb2-42e0-a857-16aefeee8772Post:7694af34-f696-4e93-9df2-7844ccfa4342">Re: Are Programs Necessary?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Nope, they aren't necessary. However, if you'll have guests who aren't familiar with the order of the service or who don't know your bridal party, it might be nice to have something.
    Posted by CvilleClaire[/QUOTE]
    I agree with this.
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  • midgedenvermidgedenver
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_programs-necessary?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:0fef8768-4fb2-42e0-a857-16aefeee8772Post:7694af34-f696-4e93-9df2-7844ccfa4342">Re: Are Programs Necessary?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Nope, they aren't necessary. However, if you'll have guests who aren't familiar with the order of the service or who don't know your bridal party, it might be nice to have something.
    Posted by CvilleClaire[/QUOTE]

    This exactly. We have quite a few Jewish friends and others that aren't Catholic, so we're including one. Also we want to recognize those that are taking part in the ceremony.
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  • LoveYouBLoveYouB member
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    Thanks for all the feedback! I think Im actually starting to get sick of doing wedding stuff.. so many things to worry about for one day!
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_programs-necessary?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:0fef8768-4fb2-42e0-a857-16aefeee8772Post:7694af34-f696-4e93-9df2-7844ccfa4342">Re: Are Programs Necessary?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Nope, they aren't necessary. However, if you'll have guests who aren't familiar with the order of the service or who don't know your bridal party, it might be nice to have something.
    Posted by CvilleClaire[/QUOTE]
    i agree with Claire.
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  • sweetcanadian1979sweetcanadian1979
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    I am having a catholic non mass wedding as well & i think while un necesary programs are nice to have so people know the order of things & what to expect, as well as what the readings are, while paying tribute to those passed on along with those in your wedding party. You can get them for cheap from vp. 
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  • kipnuskipnus member
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    I'd rather not use all that paper. We're introducing the wedding party on our wedding website, and any liturgical stuff will go up on the powerpoint. 
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_programs-necessary?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding Club BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:0fef8768-4fb2-42e0-a857-16aefeee8772Post:7694af34-f696-4e93-9df2-7844ccfa4342">Re: Are Programs Necessary?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Nope, they aren't necessary. However, if you'll have guests who aren't familiar with the order of the service or who don't know your bridal party, it might be nice to have something.
    Posted by CvilleClaire[/QUOTE]

    Agreed.
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  • kimiandgarykimiandgary
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    We are skipping them because our ceremony is short and they really aren't that necessary. Our party is introduced on our website and I think people will be able to follow along just fine.
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