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How to Word Wedding Programs

Wedding programs allow you to explain each event in the order it will happen at your wedding to your guests. It also recognizes certain people that make your wedding a special event. The wording of the wedding program can set the tone of your special day. 


  1. Use language that is formal and creative for the title page of your program. You can make it unique or something funny. Keep in mind that this will set the tone of your wedding.

  2. Write an introduction to your wedding. You can start off by saying how you want to thank everyone in advance for coming. You can also write a short paragraph about the relationship of you and your fiancée, and how you got to the point of marriage.

  3. List the events in order. Include in your program the events that will take place and the order they will take place in. This will keep your guests informed and will keep them looking forward to the next phase of your wedding.

  4. List the wedding party and any other members of the wedding in the program. On the page use a heading that will let your guest know these people are taking part in your wedding ceremony and what they represent to the couple. You can also make a list of important people that you want to recognize that made your wedding what it is. This can include parents, family and friends that have helped you along the way.

  5. Include an invite for all guests to the wedding reception. Include the name of the venue and the address and a sentence on why you would like them to be a part of it.