How to Make a Wedding Program
Wedding programs can be simple or elaborate depending on the type of wedding and the bride's preference. Whatever style is chosen, the wedding programs can be done on a single printed sheet of paper, or on a color-printed booklet using a Microsoft program.
- Determine the design for the program. Play around on the computer and look at a few design samples to find one that is pleasing.
- Gather important information that will be included in the program. This includes information on the wedding party, the order of ceremony, singer's names if any, and the names of the organist. Some couples also like to give special recognition to other people such as the wedding planner or photographer.
- Come up with a quote for the wedding. This can be a biblical scripture or a quote that defines the couple's love for one another. Some examples include, "Today I marry my love, my friend" and "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are indeed the same."
- Start designing the wedding program. Decide what type of paper will be used. Popular choices include parchment paper and heavy card stock.
- Open the Microsoft word program. Go to the page set-up section and select the landscape tab. This is where the book fold will be chosen for the program. In the next box, be sure to select "auto" and "sheets per booklet." Now the layout is set and ready to go and the wedding program can be typed into the booklet. Once the program is completed, insert the selected paper in the printer and print out the wedding program.