50 Unforgettable Ideas for Your Wedding Programs
Your invitation sets the tone for your wedding, and your ceremony program often serves as an extension of that tone. But that doesn't mean you have to stick with the traditional — your program is also a place where you can have some fun! Show off your unique personalities, share tidbits of your love story, reflect your favorite hobbies, or give a sneak peek to your wedding reception's theme — the options are endless. Here, check out 50 of our favorite ideas.
By: Kristen Klein
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Perfect for an outdoor summer wedding, attach your programs to bottles of water to help your guests stay hydrated and cool.
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Double-Duty Designs
Print your programs on paper bags, and fill those bags with confetti for your guest to toss during your recessional!
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Fans
Festive fonts and a clean design enhance this pretty fan program.
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Fans
Give your programs a rustic touch by printing them on brown kraft paper.
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Fans
Attach your programs to raffia fans to create keepsake programs your guests won’t throw away.
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Fans
Place a wedding word search on the back of your fan program to keep guests occupied while they’re waiting for your grand entrance.
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Fans
Give your fans a unique twist by fastening them in the top left corner.
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Channel an Art Deco vibe with this Gatsby-inspired look.
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Fans
Use your favorite photo from your engagement session as the cover to your program, which spreads out into a fan.
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Fans
A curved edge and scroll detail make this program a standout.
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Fun and Games
Include Mad Libs cards with your programs for your guests to complete while they wait. Collect the pages after and use them as your guest book!
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Fun and Games
Give your guests some insight into your relationship by sharing a few of your favorite milestones and facts on your program.
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Fun and Games
Make your programs interactive by spelling out your wedding VIPs and order of events with a word search.
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Illustrations
For your visual learners — spell out your wedding agenda with cute illustrations.
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Illustrations
Do you have multiple pre- and post-wedding events scheduled? Create an easy-to-follow timeline of your wedding weekend festivities.
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Illustrations
Fit all of your must-know info on one card with this creative design.
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Illustrations
Or create a linear timeline that leaves little room for interpretation.
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Lovely Florals
This long, slim program is easy for guests to hold and digest the important info.
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Lovely Florals
A black background makes this program a standout choice.
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Lovely Florals
A floral wreath on the cover sets the tone for romance.
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Lovely Florals
Navy and white stripes give your programs a nautical touch.
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Lovely Florals
Add a sweet silhouette of your bridal party to your gorgeous floral programs.
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Modern Magic
Introduce your wedding palette with a wash of color on your programs.
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Modern Magic
A glittery backdrop is a fun choice for your wedding program.
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Modern Magic
Gold glitter and a black background scream modern wedding.
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Themes
Getting married in the theater? A Playbill-inspired program is a must-have.
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Themes
A vintage map is the perfect choice for a travel-loving couple.
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Themes
Choose programs that reflect your shared interests, like this baseball-inspired design.
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Themes
Arrange your program's words to fit inside a shape that reflects your theme, like an anchor for a beach wedding or a mason jar for a vintage wedding.
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Themes
This rustic design fits right in at a country western affair.
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Themes
And if you're hosting a destination wedding, choose a program that resembles a boarding pass.
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Unique Shapes
Show off a little hometown pride with a program in the shape of your state.
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Unique Shapes
A die-cut program attached to a ribbon sets the tone for your vintage-inspired wedding.
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Unique Shapes
Fairy tale romance! Print your programs on gilded paper shaped like a vintage handheld mirror.
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Themes
For the music-loving couple, opt for a program that resembles a CD jacket. Bonus points if you include a mixtape as a favor.
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Whimsical Designs
Perfect for your storybook romance, a pop-up design will really wow your guests.
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Whimsical Designs
A cootie-catcher ceremony program brings a touch of nostalgic fun to your wedding.
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Whimsical Designs
Spread the good news about your wedding with a newspaper-inspired program. Be sure to include a crossword puzzle!
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Traditional With a Twist
Sometimes, giving your program a unique look is as simple as placing the text as a slight angle.
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Traditional With a Twist
Incorporate a few of your favorite engagement photos into your programs.
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Traditional With a Twist
The acordian fold not only provides some visual interest on a classic program, but it also gives you a lot more space to write all of your ceremony's details.
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Traditional With a Twist
A splash of color behind your names gives these traditional programs a real punch. And a custom illustration of one of your engagement photos is a lovely personal touch.
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