How to Write Your Wedding Program in Microsoft Word

Elegant Wedding Program You Can Do Yourself

Right up there with your wedding invitations and thank you notes are the wedding programs. They’re not mandatory, but they make a wonderful keepsake and help your guests feel part of the ceremony by knowing things like what readings and music will be performed, and
 what rituals will be included in the ceremony.

About the Program

Wedding programs can be as simple as a single printed sheet of paper or as complex as a color-printed, bound booklet. What’s most popular? Something in between the simple and the complex, things like several pages folded book-style and held together by ribbon in your wedding colors.

You basically have three options when it comes to how you make your wedding program.

1.Design it on a computer with a word-processing program and print out your copies on nice cotton, vellum, or parchment paper.

2.Design it on complex software like Pagemaker or in a graphics program like Photoshop if you have the skills necessary.

3.Order the programs from an invitation catalog or your local print shop.

Of course, we like doing things ourselves because it saves some money and lets us add our own unique touches that no print shop can give. So as we move on to how we’re going to make our wedding programs in Microsoft Word, let’s remember that a basic wedding program should include the following things:

•Both of your names and the wedding date, either on the cover or at the top of the page if you choose to create a single sheet.

•The names of members of the wedding party (bridesmaids, best man, flower girl, etc.) and the names of people who are performing readings or music.

•The names of both of your parents, and the name of the person performing the ceremony.

•A break-down of the events of the ceremony, so that your guests can follow along and feel more a part of the action.

•If your ceremony includes rituals that some people might not be familiar with, give a brief overview of the significance of the ritual.

•Include any specific instructions for guests if applicable.

Making the Program in Microsoft Word

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the instructions alone are complicated. I keep clicking on the links and do not understand where it is sending me because none of it says wedding program software. ugh!

Posted on 02/22/2009 at 12:02:36 PM

I'm using a DUPLEX PRINTER - with ADOBE PAGEMAKER 7.0 ... When I print duplex documents in WORD, the printer works fine. However, when I use ADOBEL PAGEMAKER 7.0 the second page prints UPSIDE DOWN. Any suggestions? T.M. mtd.dtm2@verizon.net

Posted on 07/17/2008 at 11:07:05 AM

argh this was nice till i tried to make my own. i got it all done then it refused to print the text and graphics on the same side of the page. then when i tried to print the opposide side of the page it would print up side down.... when folded in half... im at a loss at what to do now.

Posted on 02/01/2008 at 8:02:21 PM

I did not think the instructions were user friendly-I think the pages in the instuctions are not in the correct order. It was easier for me to create my own format.

Posted on 12/14/2007 at 9:12:56 PM

The directions are correct and made an awesome pamphlet! Use the "2 Sheets per sheet" When the document comes up it will not look landscape or two sheets, but it comes out like a book when you print. Pay attention to the pages, that is the hardest part.

Posted on 09/19/2007 at 7:09:00 AM

Thanks so much! I am getting married in 31 days and I was worried I would not be able to get my programs done. Now I have it under control. Thanks again!

Posted on 09/05/2007 at 6:09:00 AM

Thank God for Matt and Nicole's advice, I'm sure it saved me a lot of frustration and time! Thank God for these areas to submit feedback too!!!

Posted on 09/02/2007 at 6:09:00 PM

This doesn't work at all. I am so frustrated I could puke.

Posted on 08/08/2007 at 9:08:00 AM

the article was very helpful with wording and such, but yes, the printing instructions are incorrect. in word, you do NOT have to make page 1 page 4 of your program. just stick to like how you think you would do it...page 1 being the cover, page two being the wedding party, page 3 being the ceremony outline, and page 4 being the back of the program. when you go to print it, just check-mark "manual duplex" when the printing screen comes up and it should work!!

Posted on 07/29/2007 at 9:07:00 PM

Follow the exact instructions except change "Book Fold" to "2 pages per Sheet". It will then print so you can fold it over - you will have to play with how you line up the paper when you reload one side to print on the other

Posted on 07/11/2007 at 9:07:00 AM

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