How to Make a Wedding Program



Wedding programs not only keep track of the ceremony order but also announce the wedding party. Wedding programs are wonderful keepsakes of your wedding day.

Here are example ideas on how to make a wedding program.

1. Determine the style.


Tip: Mock up your design and layout with cheap paper to get the basic design down.

2. Gather your program copy.

Check with your church or where the ceremony and reception is taking place for if you need to follow a certain format.

The wedding program wording is usually divided into several areas:

1. The announcement which introduces the bride and groom, the time and place of the ceremony.
2. The ceremony information such as readings, songs, the exchange of rings, etc.
3. The wedding party which lists the parents, grandparents, bridesmaids, groomsmen, flowergirls, ring bearers, organist, pastor, priest or anyone involved in the wedding.

3. Typeset your copy.

Use Microsoft Word or Open Office Writer to type your copy.
  • The font should coordinate with the invitation. If the font is a script, use sparingly as in the headings and on the cover. Use an easy-to-ready font for the remaining information.
  • Double check spelling.
4. Print your wedding programs.
  • For a two-fold or tri-fold program, use a text weight paper that coordinates with the invitation ensemble.
  • For a single sheet program, use either text weight or heavy stock that coordinates with the invitation ensemble.
  •  For two-fold or tri-fold, print on 11"x 8.5" paper.
  • For single sheets, print 2-up on 11"x 8.5" paper if you are using the 5.5"x 8.5" size.
  • Use back side for additional space.
5. Fold or trim your wedding programs.
  • Your local copy shop or printers can trim and fold your programs.

6. Add special touches (if any) to the trimmed/folded programs.