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Here is an example of wedding ceremony program wording. This can be used as a simple guide when creating your own program.
The Marriage Celebration of
Allison Ann Laney
and
John Allen Avery

Saturday, June 17, 2007
4:00 p.m.
Saint Paul’s Chapel
Riverside, California

(Left Side)
PRELUDE
"You’ve Got A Way" …………Troccoli

Lighting of Candles

Seating of Grandparents and Mothers

Processional
"Canon in D" ………………Pachelbel

Bride’s Processional
"Bridal Chorus" ……………Wagner

Greeting

Declaration of Intention

Solo
"On Bended Knee" …………..Hill

Meaning of Marriage

Exchanging of Vows

Exchanging of Rings

Announcement of marriage

Solo
"Ode to Joy" ……………..Chapman

Presentation of Husband and Wife

Recessional

(Right Side)
THE WEDDING PARTY

Officiant ………………..Father Harry Brooks

Parents of Bride ………….George and Elizabeth Laney

Parents of Groom ………….John and Melinda Avery

Matron of Honor …………..Mrs. Tina Phillips

Bridesmaids……………….Miss Jennifer Tomlin
                                  Mrs. Sarah Fletcher
                                 Miss Melissa Hagan
                                Miss Jeanne Haley
                             
Best Man …………………Mr. Don Hughes

Groomsmen ………………..Mr. James Hughes
                                Mr. Ted O’Brien
                                     Mr. Jeff Hermonson
                                       Mr. Wayne Saunders
                             
Flower Girl ………………Ashley Philips

Ring Bearer ………………Oliver Toney

Ushers …………………..Paul Miller

                              Pete Sanders
                             
Organist …………………Mr. Mark Friend

Pianist ………………….Mrs. Mary Trustman

Soloist ………………….Mr. Jeffrey Hanson

 
 
]]> http://weddingprograms.blogsome.com/2007/08/29/a-short-example-wedding-program/feed/ Wedding Program Wording http://weddingprograms.blogsome.com/2007/08/22/wedding-program-wording/ http://weddingprograms.blogsome.com/2007/08/22/wedding-program-wording/#comments Wed, 22 Aug 2007 05:12:11 +0000 Administrator Wedding Program Wording http://weddingprograms.blogsome.com/2007/08/22/wedding-program-wording/ Heres a quick guide to wedding program wording.
A wedding ceremony program was originally used to outline the rituals and order of the ceremony. Nowadays, they can really be in any form you’d like, from a short description of the ceremony to a complete rundown of every detail, the program could include a brief summary of each  member of the wedding party or an explanation on how the couple met, to credits for those involved including florists and arrangers. Wedding program wording in its most basic form is used to explain the details of your ceremony to your guests.

Each guest should receive a wedding program as they enter the ceremony. Always be sure to have extras on hand,you will surely need them. Generally, ushers will be responsible for handing out the programs. Children can also be great for handing out programs. Lacking ushers to pass out the wedding programs , they may be placed at the entrance to the ceremony, or on seating or pews.
A typical guideline to follow for the order of elements on a traditional program usually has four parts:

  • Introduction 
  • Ceremony order
  • Wedding party
  • Closure or special notes
Generally the introduction will include:
  • Names of the bride and groom
  • Day and date of the ceremony
  • Time
  • Location, city and state
The order of the ceremony will outline the various segments which could include:
  • Prelude
  • Seating
  • Vows
  • Readings
  • Processional
  • etc.

This section lists all participants in the wedding. Use full names rather than nicknames and always use titles such as Miss, Ms. and Mr.

The wedding party should be listed in this order:

  • Parents of the Bride
  • Parents of the Groom
  • Grandparents of the Bride
  • Grandmothers of the Groom
  • Maid of Honor
  • Matron of Honor
  • Bridesmaids
  • Junior Bridesmaid
  • Honorary Bridesmaid
  • Flower Girl
  • Best Men
  • Groomsmen
  • Ring Bearer
  • Officiant
  • Pianist
  • Soloist
As for the final section, used for closure or a special note:
  • Thank your guests
  • Thank those who are hosting the wedding
  • Honor a deceased friend or member of the family
  • End with a poem or quote
  • Include directions to the reception
By using this guide as a basis for your wedding program wording, you can create both an attractive and informative wedding ceremony program that will be treasured by all. Be sure to ckeck HERE for more great info on wedding planning.

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