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Programs that aren't ceremony-oriented

AJuliaNJAJuliaNJ member
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Did anyone do a program that wasn't a listing of the events of the ceremony? We are having a very short ceremony, and I'm not even really sure how to list everything or what our processional/recessional will be. We want to come up with something that lists our bridal party and parents and provides a venue for a thank you. Other potential items we'd add are the timeline for the rest of the night and our WedPics information.

Here is an example of one I found: http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/1/6549670/il_fullxfull.344805484.jpg. We are thinking of doing the same thing but with a more heartfelt thank you and our Wedpics information. How does that sound? Do you have any suggestions on other things we should add or do?
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Re: Programs that aren't ceremony-oriented

  • manateehuggermanateehugger member
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    Most programs I see are little booklets with a page for order of events and other pages for the "cast" so to speak. You're basically just removing one of the pages - no big deal. 

    I think a program like the one you posted would be just fine! I've also seen a program that explained little tidbits of wedding history trivia - like an explanation of the ring exchange tradition, white dress tradition, or even the history of your venue (if it has a cool one) etc. It was a nice program to poke through before the processional got started.  
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  • AJuliaNJAJuliaNJ member
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    Thanks, @PDKH. Is adding the WedPics information stupid? Be honest. I just don't know the best way of getting that information out. I don't want a bunch of cards cluttering up our tables. 
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    I don't think it's stupid - you have to let guests know somehow, you know? I wouldn't have the WedPics info glaringly huge on the program, but noting it near the bottom is just fine I think. 

    Yeah, I wouldn't recommend putting the info on your tables. That's a lot of little pieces floating around, especially if you're doing escort cards and menu cards as well. You could think about putting a small reminder sign about the WedPics info somewhere at the reception- near the bar or on the table with the escort cards?
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  • mlg78mlg78 member
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    I'm making mine on Vistaprint but I didn't like their program selection so I think technically mine is a brochure, according to them.  It seems to match my invitations quite well so I'm happy about that.  The info included is similar to your example.
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    PDKH said:
    I don't think it's stupid - you have to let guests know somehow, you know? I wouldn't have the WedPics info glaringly huge on the program, but noting it near the bottom is just fine I think. 

    Yeah, I wouldn't recommend putting the info on your tables. That's a lot of little pieces floating around, especially if you're doing escort cards and menu cards as well. You could think about putting a small reminder sign about the WedPics info somewhere at the reception- near the bar or on the table with the escort cards?
    Thanks! I do want the information to be non-intrusive. We think it will be fun for people, but it's not the end of the world if people aren't into it or don't notice it. We have professional photographers. 
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    mlg78 said:
    I'm making mine on Vistaprint but I didn't like their program selection so I think technically mine is a brochure, according to them.  It seems to match my invitations quite well so I'm happy about that.  The info included is similar to your example.
    Great! What information did you include? Anything I didn't think of?
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  • mlg78mlg78 member
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    It's  tri fold brochure.  On one side which would be the back side (our thank you) and the very front when folded (just says my name & his name and the date in a large scripty format) and then the other fold when you open up the first (it says "Let's celebrate!" with the name and address of the reception venue and a few bullets of directions how to get there from the church).  Then on the inside in the middle I will have once we meet with the pastor just brief things about the order of things "vows" "exchange of rings"...no more than 3 words, I think.  On the right side is the list of the wedding party and on the left lists the parents and pastor I think.

     

    If you'd like to see them I'd be happy to email them to you if you PM me your email.  They're still a work in progress though :)

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