Tips and Hints in Choosing a Wedding Program
The wedding program has become an integral part of the wedding to give family and guests a glimpse of what will happen on the special day of the couple. Although there is no book on etiquette that will tell you that a program is a requirement and many countries and cultures have not yet embraced this part of the wedding. It is the initiative of the couple and their planner to provide one for every family that will attend the wedding especially if the couple feels that it is necessary.
A wedding program as a necessity
There are certain considerations that some couples believe are necessary which is why they provide wedding programs to their guests and families. For instance, there are guests who have different religion/s or culture/s and may not understand what will happen during the ceremony up to the reception.
Some couples include a wedding program out of etiquette. They want their guests to be a part of the celebration from start to finish which is why they provide a list of things that will happen, some acknowledgments and other information as needed.
Choosing the wedding program that will suit your preference
There is no single rule on what you can do and put into your wedding program. It can be as simple as an outlined list of events that will happen during the wedding. Some may opt to include their acknowledgments as well as the list of key persons such as those included in the entourage, the sponsors and of course the wedding officiant.
As for the appearance of the program, you may want to choose a format and color theme that will follow your motif and overall style of your wedding. So if you are planning to have a medieval-themed wedding, it's best that your invitations and program have the same design and theme- from the color theme to the lettering. For simple but elegant weddings, whites and beiges are common color themes and these also apply to your invitations and program hand-outs.
Ready-made template or made-to-order wedding program
When it comes to making the program, couples can choose from ready-made or made-to-order wedding programs. Those that are ready-made may be downloadable and printable templates from the internet. Some of these are free while some are paid for very minimal prices. If you have the time and if you are cutting on budget, it's best to choose the ready-made and downloadable wedding program from the internet. You can save more if you find free templates that will suit your wedding motif and style.
As for the made-to-order wedding programs, be prepared to pay more especially if you have specific details that are unique to your wedding theme. Of course these are more personalized and detailed compared to those that are free from the net.
Whichever you choose from these preferences, the key points are the wedding theme, color motif, style and budget. Your program can be simple and yet detailed so as not to bore your guests. And make sure that at first glance your guests and family will be able to follow the program.(EzineArticles.com)
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