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we are having programs (fans) but it is not something that you HAVE to do! just say you are being green! :)
I've been to many weddings that didn't have programs and they weren't missed. I don't think it's essential!
the main use of programs is to explain your ceremony, introduce your wedding party, give thanks, etc. IMO they arn't expected or even necessary. I am having them only to give specific thanks to members of my family that helped me with the wedding. If I wasn't giving the thanks, I prob wouldn't have the programs b/c our ceremony is going to be pretty tradational.
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We're not doing it! After putting it off and putting it off, we finally decided there were more important things on our to-do list. Here's a link to my post about the same question:
http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/wedding-programs-a-necessity
I think wedding programs are the most effective when a ceremony is a bit different then a traditional civil ceremony. Such examples are Roman Catholic or Greek Orthodox ceremonies or ceremonies where some unique traditions are used (maybe to the bride and groom).
A majority of the weddings I have been too have not had programs.
On the other hand, programs make a great way to show your appreciation to you family and friends and honor those in your wedding (or not able to attend).
Good Luck!
Yeah, we mainly did programs because Catholic ceremonies can be very long and sometimes confusing to those who aren't Catholic - and we wanted to make sure to thank our attendants and family and to acknowledge relatives who had passed away. That being said, you can do that other ways - I don't see why programs are an absolute necessity.
We are planning on doing them because my FI and his family are all Episcopalians and I am not....even I don't know how everything works! There are a ton more "rules" than at my church, and I don't want people to feel uncomfortable. We'll just go through the order of things, and when the guests should sit/stand/talk/remain silent/etc. AND since we're doing them, we'll list the members of the bridal party and our new address, and maybe directions to the reception site.
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We are having programs, but I don't think that they will be missed. People usually throw them away anyway.
we're only having programs because we're having a non-religious yet spriritual wedding (if that makes sense...lol) and even though it'll follow the general order of a traditional wedding, we'll have a lot of meaningful little inclusions throughout, so I want people to keep up LOL. plus its a nice way to say thanks and name the wedding party members...
For me it was a way to get excited about stationary...i avoided STDs until they didnt even make sense anymore, and my DIY invitations were so-so...I found program that I really LOVE and cant wait to see so that's the only reason. If you're not into them, forget 'em :)
We're not having programs either! If the wedding is small enough that everyone knows eachother, or at least can figure out who's who, than I don't think it's a big deal at all. Good luck!
I wasn't going to do programs, but I ended up just putting together something really simple in word, cutting it up and tying a ribbon it. Really simple so I did it, but I now a few of my friends who are getting married and won't be having programs. The reason i am not putting too much effort into my program is because I know that its going to get a one minute glance and more likely will end up in the trash.
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Ladies, I need help...I am thinking of not having wedding programs...is anyone else doing this?