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Chapter 14
"Your Wedding Program"
Wedding programs are both practical and beautiful. They preserve forever
the elements of the wedding ceremony and memorialize the names of all
who participated. But more importantly, they serve as a guide for the
guests, so they can feel included in the special event as they follow
along.
Programs come in an endless variety of styles and numerous kinds of
content. But overall, they mention some basic elements, such as:
music, lyrics, poetry, readings, vows, explanations of special religious
rituals, the names of those who play a significant role in the wedding
ceremony, special recognition of deceased relatives, and thanks to those
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Wedding programs can be custom printed, bought online, or even designed
and made by you, using your home computer and printer. To help you decide
what kind of programs you may want to commemorate your special day, we have
included two sample programs.
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Sample Wedding Programs
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(A brief thank you paragraph from the bride
and groom)...Example:
Donnie and Laura would like to express our warmest gratitude to
all of our family and friends for joining us on our special day.
We are truly blessed .
We would like to give special thanks to our loving parents, who
gave so much support in helping our vision for this day become
reality.
We would also like to thank Janine Smith, for
setting us up on our first date!
DECEASED LOVES ONES:
We lovingly remember: (list names) who are
here in spirit and in our hearts.
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The wedding celebration of
Bride and Groom
Date
Time.
Place of ceremony
City, State
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The Marriage Ceremony Uniting
Bride and Groom
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Prelude
Seating of Grandparents and Mothers (names of songs)
Attendants' Processional
name of song
Bride's Processional
name of song
Greeting: (name of officiant)
Declaration of Intention: (name of officiant)
Prayer: (name of officiant)
Unity Candle - Parents (name of prayer used and it’s author)
Scripture (or other spiritual) Reading (cite name of the
passage)
Exchanging of Vows and Giving of Rings (name of officiant)
Unity Candle - Bride and Groom (name of officiant)
Pronouncement and Benediction (name of officiant)
Presentation of Husband and Wife (name of officiant)
Recessional (name of song)
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The Wedding Party
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Parents
Bride’s father and mother
Groom’s father and mother
Grandparents of the Bride
Grandparents of the Groom
Bridesmaids
Groomsmen
Flower Girl
Ring Bearer
Ushers
Officiating Minister(s)
Musician
Wedding Director
Guestbook Attendants
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ALTERNATE WEDDING PROGRAM
Less conventional. Perfectly okay!
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(A brief thank you paragraph from the bride
and groom)...Example:
Donnie and Laura would like to express our warmest gratitude to
all of our family and friends for joining us on our special day.
We are truly blessed .
We would like to give special thanks to our loving parents, who
gave so much support in helping our vision for this day become
reality.
We would also like to thank Janine Smith, for
setting us up on our first date!
DECEASED LOVES ONES:
We lovingly remember: (list names) who are
here in spirit and in our hearts.
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The wedding celebration of
Bride and Groom
A One Night Only Performance
Date
Time.
Place of ceremony
City, State
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Cast of Characters
(In order of appearance)
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THE GROOM
THE BEST MAN: name, relationship
OFFICIANT: name
THE READER: name
MOTHER OF THE BRIDE :name
MOTHER OF THE GROOM: name
FATHER OF THE GROOM: name
BRIDESMAIDS: names, relationship
GROOMSMEN: names, relationship
MAID OF HONOR : name, relationship
THE BRIDE: name
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SETTING : (write a one paragraph description, similar to
describing an act in a play. For example: On a moonlit
Pennsylvania night, surrounded by the smell of an ancient
forest, and under a star-studded sky, the groom anxiously awaits
the arrival of his bride, on horseback.) PRELUDE : name of
song
PROCESSIONAL : name of song
names of the participants
OPENING WORDS : name of officiant
READING : name of passage read, name of participant
RECITATION OF VOWS : name of officiant, bride, groom
EXCHANGE OF RINGS : name of bride and groom
RECESSIONAL : name of song
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Article by Irene Helen
Zundel
Ms. Zundel is a freelance writer, homeschooling parent, and
publisher of a monthly educational newsletter. She specializes
in writing educational and family oriented articles. Visit her
website at
http://www.fadco.net/~artwhiz.
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