DIY Wedding Program Outline

Even in this digital age, for us, printed wedding program is as important as ever. They provide guests with the order of the ceremony, introduce your wedding party and give you an opportunity to express your appreciation to every participant and guest. Wedding programs are also great little keepsakes for your family and friends.

Here is the sample of my DIY Wedding Program Outline both for Ceremony and Reception:

CHRISTIAN WEDDING CEREMONY

PRELUDE 

PROCESSIONAL 

     ▪ Lighting Of Candles (Candle Sponsors) 

     ▪ Officiating Minister 

     ▪ Best Man 

     ▪ GROOM 

     ▪ Groom’s Parents

     ▪ Principal Sponsors 

     ▪ Secondary Sponsors 

          Veil Sponsors
          Cord Sponsors

     ▪ Groomsmen & Bridesmaids 

     ▪ Symbols 

          Coin Bearer 
          Bible Bearer
          Ring Bearer 

     ▪ Flower Girls

     ▪ Maid Of Honor 

     ▪ Bride’s Parents 

BRIDE'S PROCESSIONAL

DECLARATION OF PURPOSE  

SCRIPTURE READING

PASTOR'S MESSAGE

COVENANT OF MARRIAGE 
     ▪ Exchange of Vows 
     ▪ Exchange of Rings 

HONORING THE PARENTS 

SYMBOLS OF MARRIAGE
     ▪ Veil Ceremony
     ▪ Cord Ceremony 
     ▪ Coin Ceremony 
     ▪ Bible Ceremony

HOLY COMMUNION OF THE COUPLE

PRAYER OF BLESSING WITH PRINCIPAL SPONSORS

REMOVAL OF CORD AND VEIL

SIGNING OF MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

LIGHTING OF THE UNITY CANDLE 

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

PRONOUNCEMENT OF UNION AND BENEDICTION

OFFICIAL PRESENTATION OF THE NEWLY WEDS

THE COVENANT KISS 

PHOTO OPS 
     ▪ Bride and Groom

     ▪ With the Officiating Minister and his Wife 
     ▪ With the Couple’s Parents 
     ▪ With the Principal Sponsors
     ▪ With the Maid of Honor and Best Man 
     ▪ With the Bridesmaids and Groomsmen 
     ▪ With the Flower Girls and Bearers
     ▪ With the Whole Entourage 
     ▪ With the Bride’s Parents
     ▪ With the Bride’s Immediate Family 
     ▪ With the Bride’s Relatives 
     ▪ With the Bride’s Friends 
     ▪ With the Groom’s Parents
     ▪ With the Groom’s Immediate Family 
     ▪ With the Groom’s Relatives 
     ▪ With the Groom’s Friends 

RECESSIONAL 

WEDDING RECEPTION PROGRAM

PART I:  INTRODUCTION & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

    A. WELCOME ADDRESS (By Emcee) 

    B. GRAND ENTRANCE - ENTOURAGE 

        ▪ GROOM'S PARENTS 

        ▪ BRIDE'S PARENTS

        ▪ PRINCIPAL SPONSORS 

        ▪ FLOWER GIRLS

        ▪ BEARERS 

        ▪ SECONDARY SPONSORS 

             Candle Sponsors 
             Veil Sponsors                   

             Cord Sponsors

                 

         ▪ GROOMSMEN & BRIDESMAIDS                    

         ▪ BEST MAN & MAID OF HONOR                   

    C. AVP (Prenup Video, If Any)

    D. GRAND ENTRANCE OF THE COUPLE

    E. INVOCATION

    F. SPECIAL NUMBER (If Any)

    G. COUPLE’S FIRST DANCE     

                  

 PART II:  DINNER PROPER

    A. DINNER                                      

    B. PICTORIALS WITH THE COUPLE (Per Table)

    C. CAKE CUTTING                                     

    D. WINE TOASTING                                    

 PART III:  PROGRAM PROPER

    A. SPECIAL NUMBER (If Any)

    B. GARTER TOSS

    C. BOUQUET THROW

    D. GAMES (If Any)

    E. SDE VIDEO PRESENTATION 

  

PART IV:  CLOSING CEREMONY

    A. WORDS FROM FAMILY & SOME SPONSORS

    B. MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE FROM THE COUPLE

    C. CLOSING REMARKS

1 Corinthians 13:4–8
  Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. (NIV)

 

Xoxo,