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Printable Wedding Programs
A wedding program tells guests what is happening and who is who. It also gives people something to do during the fifteen minutes between being seated and the ceremony starting, which is longer than it sounds.
These templates are editable in Canva, so you can list your exact running order, your readings and your wedding party without working around a fixed format.
What goes in a wedding program
- Your names, the date and the venue at the top
- The order of service: processional, readings, vows, ring exchange, pronouncement, recessional
- Names of readers and the officiant
- The wedding party, with their relationship to you
- A note remembering anyone who has died, if you want one
- What happens next: cocktail hour location, reception timing
Formats
A single 5x7 card is enough for most ceremonies and the cheapest to print. A folded A5 gives more room for a long wedding party or a bilingual ceremony. A fan program on a stick is worth considering for an outdoor summer wedding, where guests will use it whether or not they read it.
Wedding program questions
Do we need programs at all?
Not strictly. They help most at religious or bilingual ceremonies where guests may not know what is coming, and at weddings with a large wedding party. For a fifteen minute civil ceremony they are optional.
How many should we print?
One per two guests is the usual guidance, since couples share. If you want one each, print seventy percent of your guest count plus spares.
What paper should we use?
250 to 300 gsm cardstock for flat cards. For folded programs, 200 to 250 gsm folds more cleanly without cracking.
When should we print them?
Two to three weeks before, once the running order is confirmed with your officiant. Late enough that nothing changes, early enough to reprint if it does.
Can we include a memorial line?
Yes, and many couples do. A short line such as "In loving memory of those who could not be with us today" at the bottom is the usual form.