Christian Wedding Programs

Designs for Christian Wedding Programs

A wedding ceremony program tells guests about the order of the wedding processional, ceremony events such as readings and music, and may have more personalized information such as brief biographies of the couple or notes about their wedding festivities. Many couples opt for Christian programs to emphasize the religious and spiritual nature of their ceremony, and there are many lovely design options to choose from to incorporate the Christian faith into this wedding keepsake.

• Imagery: Most wedding programs use romantic images such as flowers, a bridal couple’s silhouette, or a wedding cake as decoration. Christian images may include doves, calla lilies, roses, crosses, a Bible, or other religious symbols.
• Colors: To reflect the sacred, solemn nature of a religious wedding ceremony, the colors for Christian programs are often softer and more subdued. White, ivory, ecru, silver, and gold are popular, and the imagery and decorations are often in soft pastel or watercolor hues, often with soft focus for a romantic touch.
• Accents: The easiest way to turn an ordinary wedding program into a Christian program is to add spiritual accents to the design. Options include:
  • Cross charms tied on with ribbon
  • Spiritual quotes from favorite Bible passages, hymns, or Christian poetry
  • Explaining religious parts of the ceremony for the benefit of non-Christian guests
  • Adding Christian clipart to homemade programs

Wedding Bible Quotes

Adding Bible quotes that deal with romance, love, weddings, and men and women’s relationships are a popular option for Christian wedding programs. While a couple should choose a quote that is particularly meaningful to them, popular quotes include:

• This is my beloved, and this is my friend. -- Song of Solomon 5:16

• God has poured out his love into our hearts. -- Romans 5:5

• Love is patient and kind, always trusts. Love never fails. -- 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

• If we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. -- I John 4:12

• The two will become one. -- Ephesians 5:31

• So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate. -- Matthew 19:6

• And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. -- Colossians 3:14

• Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. -- Philippians 2:2

• I will betroth thee unto me for ever. -- Hosea 2:19

In addition to using Bible passages, couples may find suitable spiritual quotes from Christian wedding songs, poetry, hymns, or the writings of religious leaders and saints.

Finding Christian Wedding Stationery

Many unique wedding programs that are available through wedding retailers and do-it-yourself kits can easily be customized to reflect a couple’s Christian faith. Some online retailers specialize in religious stationery and wedding programs, such as:

Simple Christian Program

• Christian Book
• ForeverWed.com
• Bridal Store Closeout
• Brides’ Village

Program prices vary based on the quantity ordered, shipping and rush charges, and the amount of personalization requested. Typical prices range from $30 to more than $75 per 100 programs.

More Christian Wedding Ideas

In addition to offering Christian wedding programs as guides to the ceremony, a couple can show their faith in a number of ways during their wedding ceremony and reception.

• Carry a Bible, hymnal, or rosary in lieu of a wedding bouquet.
• Offer a prayer before eating at the wedding reception or before the wedding rehearsal dinner.
• Include ring blessings, communion, Bible readings, and other spiritual elements during the wedding ceremony.
• Include a short Bible verse on the wedding favor tags or on other wedding stationery.
• Choose Christian wedding rings or engrave the wedding bands with a favorite quote or Bible verse numbers.
• Opt for a modest wedding dress and other modest attire that is more suitable to a religious event.

A Note About Approval

Many churches are flexible with how a couple chooses to express their faith during a wedding ceremony, but couples should always check with their officiant about the appropriateness of different readings, music, or other religious elements of their ceremony. A very strict church may need to approve all religious material, including quotes used in programs that will be distributed within the church.

Christian wedding programs can be a lovely way for a couple to share their faith and love with their wedding guests. Whether they choose a simple program adorned with a cross or a more elaborate style with several Bible quotes on love and marriage, there are many ways to combine tasteful elegance, spirituality, and romance for a truly blessed wedding day.