Are Programs needed?

kailan10976 · March 2013

So I'm reading on here about wedding programs. Are they really needed? I have never been to a wedding that had them and we are doing a backyard wedding and reception, very simple. Do I still need a program or can a forgo that and use the money elsewhere?

vanityink · March 2013

They're definitely not necessary. If you're having a long or complicated ceremony (which you aren't) they can be nice so people can follow along, but no, wedding police definitely won't be after you for skipping them.

AddieCake · March 2013

I would skip them.

Jen4948 · March 2013

In your case, I'd also skip them.

At weddings that contain elements that aren't in "mainstream" weddings such as different religious traditions than a large percentage of the guests would be familiar with, programs can be helpful to explain those elements. They can also be useful for honoring deceased or absent loved ones.

B2Z728 · March 2013

Definitely not necessary. I'd skip them.

jchollaway · March 2013

Thank you for posting this. I am also having a simple backyard ceremony with a reception in my house. I was wondering the same thing. I think I'll skip them.

OwningAHome1981 · March 2013

They aren't necessary but I think it is a nice gesture and a way to mention everyone's name who is involved with the ceremony and also to write thank you messages inside.

We have in ours: Thank yous to parents, WP & guests, name of officiant, name of musicians who are providing out ceremony music, parents names, MOH, BMs, GMs & Best Man names, Readings (name of reading and who is reading it) and we have a section with all the names of who has died that we want to honor and remember on our wedding day.

BTW we are having a non-religious ceremony. Some people use them as a guide for how the religious ceremony will go. Ours isn't a guide, it's just a way to get info out there for guests.

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