Wedding Program Samples
Using wedding program samples can make finding the right stationary and remembering all the important information much easier for busy bride and grooms to be. No matter what type of wedding ceremony a couple is having, there are detailed program samples available to help them organize all of the pertinent information they need to include.
Stationary Program Samples
Before you place an order for hundreds of wedding ceremony programs, you want to know it will look nice and coordinate with the rest of your wedding stationary. There are a number of different ways you can go about finding your perfect wedding stationary.
Ordering from Your Invitation Company
If you had your invitations professionally made, you can more than likely also order your programs from the same company. This can help you to create a more cohesive look on your big day. If you are ordering your programs from the same company and in the same design scheme as your invitations, ask to see a program sample before placing the order. Many times these companies will also give you a discount if you order both your programs and invitations.
Ordering from Graphic Design Companies
If you decide to go with another company to print your wedding programs, ask to see a sample book before you choose a design. A graphics design or printer studio may have options like multiple page booklets, long tea-length flip books, natural papers, and other creative ideas you may not have thought about until you see some samples. If you are ordering custom programs, ask to have one sample created for your approval before your graphics design studio prints your entire order. Check for quality of construction and accuracy of information. Mark any changes you want made on the sample for the printer to correct.
Making Your Own Programs
Choosing to print your own programs is cost effective, but you will still have to purchase a program cover. Usually these fit into your home printer. Some retailers sell sample packs of their cover designs, like Maria's Wedding Boutique. These packets often come with samples of entire program options or with various cover options.
Wording and Layout for Wedding Programs
Even though you know what needs to be included in your wedding program, you may be at a loss as to how to organize and layout the information. You want the program to look elegant, convey your ceremony information, and be easy to follow.
Look online to find examples of how to layout and word your wedding ceremony. Downloadable templates are available for free or a nominal fee, or simply look at free samples to get your creative juices flowing. Places to look include:
- Love Poems and Quotes: See two examples of wedding program layouts. The first is a classic design, while the second sample is for a three page program and offers a theatrical twist to traditional wording.
- Southworth Occasions: Choose from three traditional but different wedding program wordings offered. Simply highlight the text and place in your document if you are creating the program yourself.
- Wedding Programs Fast.com: See all the wedding programs samples for free in PDF files. If you find one or more you like, you can download them for a small fee. Sixteen different templates are available.
- Indian Wedding Card: View five different styles of Indian wedding program cards. Each has multiple pages with ceremony rituals explained.
- Creative Wedding Cards: Three different religions are featured in the program samples. Get samples in the mail for only $2. Programs range from four to eight pages.
Even if you have complete confidence in your own ability to print programs, be sure to print a sample first to double check. Proofread your spelling, wording, and layout just as you would with a stationary vendor.
Information in Wedding Programs
Once you have decided on the program you want to use, you must figure out what information to include. Most wedding programs include the following:
- Order of ceremony
- Names of officiates, musicians, wedding coordinator, etc.
- List of songs and readings
- List of bridal party members
- Thank you to parents/friends/relatives/guests
- Invitation to reception
Couples have also been choosing to add more personal information in their wedding programs. Introducing the bridal party members with short paragraphs about their relationships to the couple, listing of the bride's "something old, something new" items, and "in memory of" sentiments are popular additions to the typical wedding program.
Inserts in wedding programs might include directions from the ceremony to the reception or lyrics to a song that was sung. Couples who have guests of different faiths may want to print explanations of special ceremony rituals. When buying program samples, be sure to get insert samples if you think you will be using one.
Saving You Time
Every bride knows that planning a wedding is a very time consuming process, and that finding ways to save time while planning a wedding is of the utmost importance. Stationary samples, like the wedding program, can help make your planning process easier. You can save time and money by picking the right program cover, wording, and layout the first time by using wedding program samples.
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