Wedding programs are essential for ceremonies. They tell guests what will happen during the ceremony and can also share specific details about the bride and groom. In this blog post, we will help you have the wedding of your dreams. Whether you hire a professional or want to show off your artistic side and make them yourself, we have gathered some tips and ideas to help you get started.
Things to Think About Beforehand
You should know many things before making your wedding ceremony programs.
1. Template
There are many different types of wedding program templates to choose from. Do you want a simple sheet of cardstock, a trifold program, or something more unique like fans or flags? Having fun styles, shapes, and colors can make your wedding program stand out.
2. Colors
After choosing a good template design, think about the colors you want to use in your program. You’ll want to match them with the overall wedding ceremony aesthetics.
3. Information
The most important thing is that you have all the information you need beforehand. It includes the names of your wedding party, fun facts, the names of the couple getting married, ceremony progression, and an address or directions to the reception location.
Creative Wedding Program Template Ideas
4. Floral Program
Decorate your cardstock with illustrations of your favorite flowers. You can choose the flowers that are the same as or different from the flowers of your and your finance’s birth month. It will create a unique and elegant design for wedding ceremony programs that will be a crowd favorite! Choosing the color and type of flowers allows this design to be creative and perfect for your wedding program.
5. Floral Program 2.0
You can make your wedding programs more interesting by adding a pouch of seeds. Your guests can watch the seeds grow into flowers and remember your big day. Plus, this will also act as a wedding favor!
6. Nautical
If you have a coastal wedding, add white and navy blue details to your wedding ceremony program. It can include an elegant icon of a lighthouse or anchor. You can also use elements such as a rope to tie the program together.
7. Booklet
If you don’t think you can fit all of the information into one piece of paper, consider making mini-books that guests can take home with them. The mini-books can include the itinerary, wedding party, photos, and fun facts about the bride and groom. Don’t forget to include a page at the end thanking your guests for coming!
8. Victorian Style Program
A Victorian-style design will make your wedding program look elegant and sophisticated. Choose white cardstock and outline it with an intricate, blue Victorian design.
9. Infographic Program
Wedding programs that use infographics are a great way to provide your guests with all the information they need. This program uses visuals to help guests understand what is happening and when. You can also use illustrations to represent each person in your wedding party instead of just listing their names. It will help guests remember everyone better.
10. Boxed Water Programs
Suppose you are having your wedding ceremony outdoors in the spring or summer. In that case, you can print out the program information onto a boxed water bottle. This way, your guests can stay hydrated during the ceremony. And who says that drinking only happens during the reception? You can also swap out water with an ice-cold beer or fun boxed cocktails.
11. Spring Themed Programs
If you’re planning a spring wedding, you can use watercolors and brushstrokes in your program to match the day. The colors will be soft and pretty, perfect for an outdoor wedding.
12. Confetti-Stuffed Programs
Confetti-stuffed programs will add a festive touch to your wedding ceremony. Choose confetti that matches your wedding theme colors. Once the ceremony is over, your guests can throw the programs and celebrate!
13. Colorable Program
If you have a lot of young kids at your wedding, create colorable wedding programs. You can include black and white illustrations of the newlyweds, flower bouquets, etc. Attach a pack of crayons to the card to keep kids entertained and quiet while they sit through our ceremony.
DIY Creative Wedding Program Templates
14. Heart Fan Programs
Fan programs are a great way to show your creative side at your wedding. They are also effortless to make!
Materials:
- 8.5″ x 11″ red card stock paper* (or the color(s) of your choice)
- Wooden fan handles
- Microsoft Word
- A printer
- Scissors
- Double-sided tape or hot glue
Instructions:
- To add a heart-shaped graphic to your Microsoft Word document, go to the “insert” tab at the top of the page and select the “shapes” icon. Then find the heart-shaped graphic and adjust its dimensions to your liking. Make sure to remove any color fill from the shape by selecting the “shape fill” icon in the “shape format” tab.
- Then, insert a text box inside the shape. Remove the “fill” and the “outline” for the text box to only see the words inside the heart.
- Put the colored cardstock into the printer and print out the hearts.
- Cut out the heart shapes around the outline of the figure. Glue or tape them to the wooden handle.
15. Flag Programs
Flag programs are a fun and unique way to let your guests know what is happening during the ceremony. They work exceptionally well if you are getting married on the beach or by a body of water.
Materials:
- Sheets of freezer paper sized 8.5 x 11″
- Double-sided tape & fabric tape
- A good pair of scissors
- 100% cotton fabric* (a lighter choice would be better so the words can stand out)
- Wooden dowels to attach the flag to
- A clothing iron
Instructions:
- Write the program information in an 8.5 x 11″ Microsoft Word document.
- Iron the cotton fabric so that it is free of wrinkles. Place the freezer paper (wax side down) on the cotton fabric. Iron the paper until it sticks to the fabric, then let it cool.
- Cut the fabric so that it is the same size as the freezer paper. Then, place the fabric side up on the printer’s rear feed tray and print.
- After you print your flag, you can peel off the freezer paper. Then, using the double-sided tape, secure the dowel in the center. Firmly press to adhere.
- Iron the fabric tape onto the three open sides of the flag. Make sure it is stuck down well.
16. Chalkboard Program
A giant chalkboard can be a great addition to your rustic wedding. It will add an interesting visual element, and it can be placed near the entrance of the ceremony site. If you’re having a shorter ceremony, this is a great option.
17. Double-Sided Ceremony Programs
Suppose you want to include an itinerary and fun facts and memories about you and your fiance. In that case, a double-sided wedding ceremony program is perfect. This way, you can include all the information you want without making it look too crowded. Plus, it’s super easy to make! Play around with fonts, spacing, and icons in a Microsoft Word document to create the perfect program!
18. DIY Stamp Programs
Make your stamps for your wedding program if you want to be creative. You can choose logos that match the wedding theme or use symbols with personal meaning for you and your fiance. To do this, purchase a block printing kit*, which comes with all the tools you need to make perfect stamps!
Conclusion
There are many different ways to design your wedding program. You can choose pre-made templates or create your own. No matter what you choose, make sure that the design reflects you and your partner. Many guests love to keep wedding programs to remember the day after the wedding. With these cute and creative ideas, your guests will be sure to want to keep them forever.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wedding Programs Ideas
There is a general way to put together a wedding program. You should put the names, date, and the place of the ceremony at the top or on the front cover. Then there should be a short word of welcome, a blessing or prayer, and an overview of what will happen. Last, write down the names of everyone who will be there.
Traditionally, the bride’s name always comes first on wedding invitations and other materials. The bride’s parents are usually the hosts and pay more for the wedding. It grants the bride’s family the right to name their daughter first.
The groom is accompanied down the aisle by his parents. The father is on the left, and the mother is right. The bridesmaids walk down the aisle in pairs, starting with those standing farthest from the bride.
Preceding the start of a wedding ceremony, typically 30 minutes beforehand, is a time for mellow songs called prelude music. This music can be played through speakers or a band, quartet, or orchestra to create an ambiance.
