Program a necessity or preference?

Robinsc11 · March 2012

Are programs a matter of personal preference, or are there certain instances (formal ceremony, church, etc.) where it's expected or more common? I'm having a short, casual outdoor ceremony.

slpankuch · March 2012

I believe they are a preference. If you want to inform you guests of the schedule of your ceremony, parent's names, officiant name, any peoms you want, schedule after there ceremony then you can use a program to do this.
It is an expense you don't need if you're doing a casual ceremony/wedding. You can also inform you guests in other ways like signs, in the invitation, etc.

ElisabethJoanne · March 2012

I'd say they're necessary if you expect guests to say or sing anything during the ceremony, including the "standard" responses at a Nuptial Mass. Otherwise, optional.