How Do You Write A Jewish Wedding Program?
Many couples choose to give out a program at their wedding that explains the Jewish customs and laws it will follow. This is particularly important if many guests are not practicing Jews, or if the wedding is atypically traditional. The following are some tips for creating this program. 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). 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. If you are using a pre-written pr
