I decided to make my own programs after many hours of searching numerous sites and not finding any that I liked that were within my budget. I made 6x6 square booklets that featured our monogram on the cover with the date and location of our wedding.
On the inside of the first page, I included a quote by Shakespeare, one of my favorite authors, from Romeo and Juliet.
My love as deep; the more I give to thee,
The more I have, for both are infinite.
�Romeo and Juliet,� 2.2.139-41
On the next page I laid out the order of events that would be happening during our ceremony, with song choices underneath in a slightly smaller font, if applicable. This is the order of our events with song choices, if using this format, please check with whoever is officiating the ceremony to make sure the order of events is appropriate for your ceremony.
Love Endures
Lighting of the candles
By My Side
Processional
Cannon in D
Trumpet Voluntary
Parental Consent
Pastor�s Charge
Wedding Message
Exchange of Vows
Exchange of Rings
The Lighting of the Unity Candle
On The Side of Angels by LeAnn Rimes
Preformed by (my cousin)
Announcement of Marriage
Recessional
Come and Journey With Me
On the following page, I listed all the members of our wedding party, our parents and grandparents. The format for my announcement was in 2 columns with the following headings and the names of the individuals listed underneath in a slightly smaller font size.
Parents of the Bride
Parents of the Groom
Grandparents of the Bride
Grandparents of the Groom
Maid of Honor
Bridesmaids
Flower Girl
Best Man
Groomsmen
Ushers
Officiant
Pianist
Soloist
On the last page, I enclosed a thank you poem to our family and friends and also one for our parents.
You have honored us with your presence today. The friendship, laughter, shoulders to cry on, and the hands to hold that each of you have provided has enriched our lives. We would not be who we are today without you. As you have helped us grow as individuals, from this day forward we ask for your support and guidance as we grow together. Thank you for sharing in this special day.
To our Dearest Parents,
Your love and caring goes beyond any we have ever seen. Who we have become, what we believe, and our ability to look towards a wonderful future together, has all come from you. As we begin our lives together as husband and wife, we look forward to the day when we will have children to call us mother and father so that we may have a chance to work the magic in their lives as you have done in ours. You have blessed us in many ways we cannot find words to express. Through your lives you have given us extraordinary examples of how to live, love, forgive, forget, and to go on. Through your lives you have given us all you could, and then amazingly, more. Thank you so very much for making this day possible. We love you with all of our hearts.
Love always,
Jennifer and Anthony
Once the pages were printed and folded, I punched two holes in the center of the crease and tied hot pink ribbon through it to further secure the pages in place.
~ �� Hot Pink Ribbon from JoAnn�s - $.99/spool
~ �� Hole Punch from JoAnn�s - $6.95