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PERSONALIZED TITLE - The cover
of the wedding program should contain your full names and the
wedding date. |
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CEREMONY OUTLINE - The first section
of the program contains the ceremony outline. You may need the
assistance of your wedding officiant. Every wedding is different,
but here are some of the events that should be mentioned in the
ceremony outline: |
- Lighting of Candles
- Seating of Mothers
- Songs Performed By Soloist or Sung By Everyone
- Wedding Processional
- Readings by Additional Speakers
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- Exchange of Vows
- Blessing & Exchange of Rings
- Lighting of Unity Candle
- Final Prayer
- Declaration of Marriage
- Introduction of Married Couple
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WHO'S WHO - The next section will name
the cast of your wedding production. You can list these people
by name or by name and relationship to you (for example, "Bridesmaid
- Helen, best friend"). You should include the following
people: |
- Maid/Matron of Honor
- Best Man
- Bridesmaids
- Groomsmen
- Ushers
- Flower Girl
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- Ring Bearer
- Parents of Bride
- Parents of Groom
- Grandparents of Bride
- Grandparents of Groom
- Guest Book Guardian
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You can also include the names of the officiant, wedding coordinator,
organist, singer and any additional helpers. |
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THANK YOU'S - This is by far the most
difficult part of the wedding program. BE CAREFUL! You have to
make sure that the acknowledgements are balanced between the
two families involved. You don't want to offend anyone. Here
is a list of the people that you should thank: |
- Wedding Party
- Parents
- Immediate Family of Bride
- Immediate Family of Groom
- Out-of-Town Guests
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- Bridesmaid/Groomsmen Runners-Up
- Anyone who invested time in helping you with your wedding
(me excluded!)
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