Catholic Wedding Program FAQ's
- Why Do I Need a Wedding Program?
- A wedding program is not necessarily a requirement of your wedding ceremony. It is however a thoughtful way to guide your guests, both Catholic and non Catholic, through the entire liturgy. A wedding program will allow everyone attending to follow and actively participate in your wedding ceremony. Your wedding program will also acknowledge those special people you have chosen to be part of your bridal party. Everyone can know that the cute little Ring Bearer is the cousin of the Groom or that the Maid of Honor is your life long friend. What a perfect keepsake for you and your guests to have. This beautiful booklet, containing your entire wedding ceremony, with all your personally selected Readings, Prayers and Responsorial Psalms, will become a treasured memento of your sacred vows.
- Why Order My Program From CatholicBrides.com?
- Walk away from the stress and hassle of a "do it yourself (DIY) wedding program without sacrificing your budget. Now you have a service that understands the complexity of your Catholic Wedding. At CatholicBrides.com, our only business is to provide you with the highest quality custom Catholic Wedding Programs at an affordable price. We have created interactive templates that contain all the same information as the marriage preparation booklets offered through your parish. This makes the creation of your custom program fast and easy. We have worked very closely with the highest levels of the Catholic church in both Canada and the US, to ensure that your program will contain the exact text and layout needed to correctly present your ceremony.
- Will My Parish Priest Allow the Use Of A CatholicBrides.com Wedding Program?
- Please discuss the use of a wedding program with your priest or deacon. Be sure to explain to him that CatholicBrides.com has secured all the required copyright permissions to reprint the Rite of Marriage in its entirety along with the hymns and mass parts that may accompany it. He will be pleased to know that a wedding progam from CatholicBrides.com will guarantee that your program will be accurate in both layout and text, as directed by the Conference of Catholic Bishops in both Canada and the US. Your priest should also be consulted for his preference to the amount of text that he prefers to be included in your program. We have already served hundreds of parishes throughout the country. (check out our testimonials).
- Is There A Section To Include A Personal Greeting?
- Your wedding program is the perfect place to extend greetings to your guests, include memorials for loved ones, or for a favorite prayer or poem. The back cover of your program has been designated for your personal messages. Use the online preview to enter your message on the back cover. Please ensure that your text is properly presented and does not appear outside of the allowed area. We suggest having a second person check for typing or spelling errors. CatholicBrides.com reserves the right to refuse any messages not in keeping with the dignity of your sacred ceremony or our Catholic Faith.
- Can We Have Our Picture Printed In Our Program?
- In keeping with the solemn dignity of your Catholic Wedding Ceremony, photographs of the couple on the wedding programs have been discouraged. We do accept photos or illustrations of your parish. Please call us for additional information.
- Can I Use A Graphic Or Font That You Do Not Offer?
- We welcome the use of most graphics, fonts or motifs that you may wish to have printed in your programs. Motifs or graphics must be provided to us in an .eps format. Jpgs or gifs are not allowed due to the lack of quality when they are reprinted. When you are submitting your deposit payment, please look for the specific area that we provide for uploading your font, motif or monogram. There are no extra charges for these services.
- Why Do I Need To Identify Which Country We Are Being Married In?
- Depending on the country it is being performed in, The Roman Catholic Rite to Marriage has distinct variations of content throughout the ceremony. In order to supply you with the correct content for your ceremony we need to know if you require the U.S. or Canadian version. Once you have told us which country you will be married in your price quote will appear in the currency of that country. Our available options for customizing your wedding programs are identical for both countries.
- I'm Canadian, But Our Wedding Is In Florda. Which Country Should I Select?
- You will choose the United States as the country you will be married in. You will require the liturgy choices and ceremony form contained in the US version of our templates. The price quoted will be in American funds, however your Canadian credit card company will convert this amount to Canadian Funds if you have used a Canadian credit card for your purchase.
- Our Wedding Is Being Held Outside of Canada and the US, Can We Still Order Our Programs From CatholicBrides.com?
- Yes, you can still create your programs using our on-line design studio. Just select the country where your wedding will be held to receive the proper templates.
- Will I Have To Assemble My Programs When I Receive Them?
- If you order your programs folded and stapled, they will arrive completely assembled and ready to be distributed to your guests, all at no extra cost. If you order the optional ribbons or tassels, you can elect to tie them on yourself. Or consult our pricing guide if you would like us to tie your ribbons or tassels on for you.
- Our Right Of Refusal
- CatholicBrides.com reserves the right to refuse any submission that contravenes any aspect of our Catholic Faith.
