Wedding programs

We had our wedding on 9/19/20 and didn’t do programs. We had 2 attendants on each side and approx 70 guests. I didn’t feel the need for them since they’d end up in the trash after the ceremony anyway.

Our wedding was eco-friendly to align with our beliefs, so we passed on them!💕🌳

I don't think they're needed. You could make a schedule of the day sign instead or put info on your wedding website. Many people will just throw it away.

Nah. Truth be told I threw them out or left them. Save your money.

I'm also on the fence. I'm not thrilled about spending a lot of money on something that gets looked at once for 2-3 minutes during the ceremony, and then left behind as guests go to the reception. I think if you can find/create them for cheap, go for it! Otherwise, they're totally optional. You can skip them if trying to save on cost.

I wasn't going to have them. But I did. I did them super cheap. I bought a template off etsy and some cards to keep from staples for 15. So all in less then 20 bucks was spent on my programs

I think they’re not but if it’s going to be a mass or bilingual perhaps or long or outdoors then I would aha

We opted not to do them. They get thrown out anyway and it seems like such a waste of money.

They aren't necessary, but we choose to have them. I purchased a template from Esty then had them printed at Office Depot. I spent around $80 for 100 programs.

We didn't have them - no issues. I don't think people appreciate them much, so unless you have something unusual for your crowd like the other person mentioned it's not really needed.

I think if you have a religious or cultural ceremony that your guests may not be familiar with (i.e. a Catholic Mass, an Indian Wedding ceremony, etc.), a program is helpful so guests can follow along and know what to expect. Other than that, it is a fun optional thing, but not necessary.

Something that can get cut if bumping up against your budget. They tend to be things people look at then leave behind after the ceremony. I would only do one of it served a dual purpose, like a fan bc it will be really warm at ceremony time.

I'm pretty sure I'm not going to do them. I've thought about doing the ones as fans I think they are cute and I'm having an outdoor wedding in August. But if I decide not to do the fans then I won't do programs at all.

They’re totally not necessary but I personally like to know who’s who in a wedding so I’m thinking of making a quirky sign if I don’t do individual programs. Programs will be hard for me because, wind. (Ceremony is outside)

We’re not doing them. Don’t really see the point to spend the money on something that gets tossed away.

My fiancé and I have also decided not to do wedding programs!

We Chose To Have Them. Spent Around $60 Total.

View Quoted Comment Thanks everyone! I’ve decided not to do them. Honestly, I just don’t want another thing to add to my to-do list at this point lol

As long as you’re not having a religious wedding, programs can absolutely be skipped. However, if you are having a religious wedding that incorporates rituals, then programs are a must for guests to understand what’s going on. But if you’re having a secular wedding then programs can be the first thing to go!!

I don't think they're necessary, but maybe if you have a projector for the ceremony you can make a mini powerpoint slide to recreate it.

We're livestreaming our wedding but will send this out with a hyperlink to the livestream page.