I’m not really a huge fan of programs, especially if you’re having like a quick 1520 minutes ceremony and, like, your best friend is officiating. If you are having more of a religious ceremony at like a place of worship or you’re infusing different cultures or traditions that people aren’t super familiar with, then that’s the exception. When I think you should have a program, I think it’s nice to have just something that gives some context so that people can follow along and know what’s going on and why. But otherwise, I think you can forego that. I think it’s just an extra expense and people tend to just leave them behind anyway.

Hi, guys. Wedding programs? Oh, my goodness. That’s such a good question. And it’s one that we get constantly. Do you need them? No, not necessary. I know it’s so crazy. There is a time for them and there is a time that you don’t need them. So if you’re looking for a way to cut costs on your day of stationery, that’s one of those ones you can pass. I know it’s so crazy to think so. If you have a very traditional wedding, a very big wedding, I would definitely say to keep the program. It’s a nice way to thank all of your bridal party, your grooms party, just everybody thank them for being a part of your wedding ceremony. If you have a religious wedding, I say definitely keep it. So this is a copy of a Hindu wedding, and in the back, they have everything about the whole ceremony. I don’t know anything about a Hindu wedding, so it’s nice to be able to follow along. You know what’s happening, you know, what’s the story behind it. It’s just one of those really good things to have. So if you have a really religious ceremony and you know a lot of people are coming in that are of different denominations, definitely have a program. If you have a wedding ceremony and it’s outside and it’s in the summertime, I know this sounds crazy, but please have a program. I know. Because you know what they’re going to use it for. You know they’re going to use it for a fan. I know, but you know what, they’re at least going to be able to follow along and they’re going to be able to tell you, hey, we’re almost done. We’re only going to be sweating for another few more minutes. That’s so crazy. I know, but it’s kind of one of those nice things to be able to say, hey, guys, I’m in the heat with you. Thank you for being here. Thank you for being a part of this. Go for it. Use it as a fan. But thank you too. You know what’s happening, you know what’s going on. Thank you for being a part of this. I know that’s super crazy. Another way that you guys can cut costs too, is as nice as these full books are, especially if you have a very big bridal party. These are awesome to have the full books. But you know what, they’re not always necessary. If you still want to, to find a way to cut costs, a simple front and back will do just fine as well. Do you want to cut costs a little bit more? A simple front is all you really need. You’ll be surprised. Talk to your stationer. They’ll be able to help you too, and help condense. It help tell you even whether or not you really need one. So be sure to ask your stationer. I hope this helps, guys. Let us know if you have any more questions.

We’re not doing wedding programs anymore, you guys. And every time I do a wedding ceremony, I’m a wedding officiant. And I do the ceremony and then I leave and the guests leave and I look back and like, there’s all these beautiful programs sitting on the chairs and what are they going to do with them anyways? Save them? I don’t know. You’ve just wasted your time and money. And I think the better idea is, you know that cute little sign you’re going to put up at the entrance of your aisle way that says, like, maybe unplugged ceremony. Throw a QR code on there, and then your QR code can link to your wedding website or a list of your attendance and your story on how you know them. That’s what people want to know. Yeah, you’ve got these people standing up with you, but what’s your connection to them? The only time I would say yes to a wedding program is if it’s in the summer and it’s going to be hot, put it on a fan so that folks can fan themselves when they’re sitting out there in the 100 degree heat waiting for you to walk down the aisle. That’s when your program comes in really useful.

No, you do not need ceremony programs. Nobody reads, nobody cares. It’s just a waste of money. The only time I recommend doing a ceremony program is if you’re doing, like, a cultural ceremony and you want to explain to your guests what’s happening, if things are happening in a different language. But other than that, you do not need a fucking ceremony program.