You’re halfway through your wedding day checklist, and it’s time to write your wedding day cheatsheet: a simple one-page on the wedding party and the day’s events. What is this Rosetta stone of your wedding day, you ask? It’s your wedding program.

A wedding program serves a dual purpose: It benefits you, the happy couple, as well as your guests. For you, a wedding program creates a keepsake for your ceremony. For your guests — particularly guests traveling from out of town — your program tells them the order of events and individuals involved in the wedding ceremony.

This leads to the next question: What should you include in the wedding program wording?

When writing your wedding program, you’ll want to follow a few guidelines. But, just like many items on your wedding to-do list, there are many ways to customize the program to your personality. Below, you’ll learn what to include in your wedding program and different approaches to wedding program wording.
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The ring exchange: It’s the moment in your wedding ceremony where all those promises and dedications you make are symbolized in a physical form. For many couples this is one of the most special moments of the ceremony.

You might be familiar with the “With this ring, I thee wed” or “Take this ring as a symbol of my love” script and think that’s all there is to it. But, like with almost every aspect of your wedding including your wedding invitations, you’re free to choose your own words for this magical part of the proceedings.

Whether you’re looking for something traditional to say as you exchange rings or you want to make a modern statement, we’ve got plenty of ring exchange wording samples to inspire you.
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Your special day is fast approaching, and you’re mentally running through your pre-wedding checklist. Send save the dates? Check. Block off accommodations? Check. Decide on colors, wedding invitations, and menus? Check, check, and check.

You’re flying through your list like a trained pilot, yet something seems amiss. And that’s when you palm-to-forehead realize, oh right, what about the actual ceremony? What will you do? Where do people stand? And most important — what will people say?

And that’s when you decide, you need to draft a wedding ceremony script to coordinate all the moving parts (and players).

You were so transfixed on every detail leading up to your special day, you forgot about the main event. Sure, you scheduled a rehearsal dinner under the assumption you’d do a ceremony scrimmage. But here you are, just weeks before the big day, and you forgot to construct your playbook.

Below, we’re offering three sample wedding ceremony script templates to use on your wedding day. While you’ll certainly want to modify these drafts to fit your unique style, we hope you’ll find the words to write the next chapter of your love story.
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With so many different elements that make up the perfect celebration, weddings come with a language all of their own. In this guide, we’ll take you through the wedding words that matter most, along with some suggestions on wording to use inside a wedding card.
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You’re in the midst of planning your dream wedding, ready to select your invitations. You browsed through fonts, stationery, and designs, and ultimately set your heart on custom letterpress wedding invitations.

That is, until you saw the price.

A letterpress wedding invitation, while luxurious in both appearance and texture, is one of the more expensive options out there. And this limits your design options, as the price typically increases depending on the weight of the paper, how many colors you include, and your other chosen design elements.

Luckily for you, Greenvelope offers an affordable alternative to letterpress invitations. You still get the same, three-dimensional design without the hefty price tag. Plus, unlike most letterpress wedding invitations, you’re not limited by colors or typefaces. Below, we’re sharing some of our favorite letterpress wedding invitations, and going over why Greenvelope offers an affordable alternative for your dream design.
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You never liked the word “old.” To you, something only gains character, charm, or even wisdom with age. You utterly lose yourself in consignment shops, you decorated your home with antique finds, and you are currently in the midst of planning a vintage-chic wedding ceremony. To complete your what’s-old-is-new wedding decor, you need vintage a wedding invitation that ages like a fine glass of wine.

So bring out the lace and burlap, the bowties and suspenders, and the weathered mason jars and wine glasses. Your special day will be filled with vintage finds, pulling off that antique-chic look you love so much.

To help carry out your vision, we’ve pulled together 13 of our favorite vintage wedding invitations. Decorated in old world calligraphy, exquisite lace, and worn textures, you’re sure to find one that suits your refined tastes.
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Hosting a bridal shower or couple’s shower for the happy couple is exciting and rewarding. You get to play a fun role in the lead up to their wedding. While the event may be a few months away, it doesn’t hurt to start planning your invitations now.

For both first-time hosts and seasoned party planners, it’s easy to feel stuck when deciding what to write on your invitations. Whether you’re the host or you’re helping them to get organized, here’s everything you need to know before writing your bridal shower invitation wording.
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Some couples dream of show-stopping wedding receptions, ballgown wedding dresses, and glam decor, but not you. From the moment you discovered Pinterest, you pictured your dream rustic wedding — complete with woodgrain touches, a garden backdrop, and lively sunflower wedding invitations to send to each of your guests.

On any given day, you’ll take burlap over sparkles, flower petals over jewels, and lace over satin. You always wanted an outdoor, countryside wedding, and with a ring securely positioned on your left finger you’re deep into the wedding planning process.

And you’re on the hunt for a gorgeous rustic wedding invitation to carry out your vision.

Below, we’re sharing 10 of our favorite sunflower wedding invitations to carry out your country wedding theme. With a wonderful balance between rustic and chic, you’ll certainly fall in love with one of these designs.
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Sisters. Besties. Your number one ride-or-die. Your best girl is about to get married, and you want to send her off with the best bachelorette party in recent history. As the maid of honor, you’re carefully selecting bachelorette party invitations to ensure her best friends, family, and future in-laws are there for one of her last nights as a single lady.

Whether you’re planning a day trip to the spa or a weekend getaway to Nashville, these invitations will bring everyone together for the bride-to-be’s last single bash. From a tasteful trip to a winery to a slightly inappropriate ladies’ night, you’re sure to find an invite to kick off the last fling before the ring.
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When it comes to picking out your wedding day decor, three words come to mind: dreamy, colorful, and elegant. While some couples choose to deck their receptions with florals or metallics, you’re going another route: watercolors. And to start your wedding canvas, you’re on the hunt for beautiful, watercolor wedding invitations to send to your guests.

Below you’ll find a mixture of watercolor invitations fit for any season, color palette, or wedding theme. Gorgeous enough to make you blush, we’re sure they’ll fit the romantic, timeless look you’re searching for. From brushstrokes matching a night sky to a sandy beach or a floral wreath, you’ll find one to complement your dream day wedding.
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