Things You'll Need:
- Resources about Jewish Weddings
- Printing materials
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Step 1
Find information about the elements of a Jewish wedding. Your rabbi may be able to provide materials for you or you can use a pre-written document (see resources below). Make sure you ascribe credit to the authors and be mindful of copyright issues (Aish, for one, encourages visitors to copy its materials).
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Step 2
Be personal, but not too personal. The program is also a good place to include acknowledgments, such as thanks to parents for planning and paying for the wedding, recognition of those who have passed away, etc. It is not a good place for campy "How we met" stories, inside jokes shared by your wedding party, etc. Save casual comments for your website and other forums.
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Step 3
If you are using a pre-written program, consider modifying it so it's appropriate to your ceremony and your audience. If you have chosen not to include a tish or bedeken, for example, it may be confusing if you include explanations of these customs in your program, or you may have to change the language of a section that takes certain prior-knowledge for granted. You might also want to explain the significance of any personal touches (for example, that the bride is wearing her grandmother's veil).
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Step 4
Proofread. If you have made any changes to your program or written it yourself, make sure at least three thoughtful people have read it over for errors. The last thing you want is to print and distribute a document that contains typos and spelling mistakes.
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Step 5
Make it attractive. Like other written elements of your wedding, your program should look professional and attractive. Depending on your aesthetic sensibility and budget, you may consider using special paper, including your monogram or other elements from your ketubah or invitations, or a number of other options.
