The typical event program will answer questions about what is to happen, when it will happen and who will be performing. Feel free to be creative with your program design. The more personalized the program, the more memorable a keepsake it will be for your guests to save and cherish. Here is a list of what is commonly included in the ceremony program:

• Elements of the ceremony (unity candle, vows)
• Musical selections (as well as lyrics if they hold special meaning)
• Composers and performers of your musical selections
• Titles of your readings and optionally, the full text
• Authors of readings
• Readers’ names
• Brief description of each attendant’s relationship to you along with any anecdotes you might like to share
• Thank you note to both sets of parents (and guests as well, if you like)
• Traditions, rituals, or ethnic customs with explanations if they might be unfamiliar to your guests