Wedding
Program
Wording
Capture your style and match your message with a program that fits your needs.
A classic combination of traditional wording and formal design.
Traditional Wording
A simplified version that marries tradition with a modern look.
Contemporary Wording
Short, sweet and stylish—from wording to design.
Casual Wording
From wedding party bios to translations and dedications,
get clever with your content to draw guests into your ceremony.
Additional Wording Ideas
Traditional Wording
A classic combination of traditional wording and formal design. This program style celebrates tradition with ceremonial wording, classic fonts, and elegant design. The wording is thoughtful and info-filled from beginning to end.
ORDER OF CEREMONY
Caroline Donna & Bradley Jensen
June 23, 2025 at 6:30 in the evening
Central Park Boathouse, New York, New York
Officiant
Fr. Paul Whitmore
Gathering and Opening Rites
Gathering Music
Prelude: Canon in D, Pachelbel
Procession: Here Comes the Bride, Richard Wagner
Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading: Sirach 26:1-4, 13-16,
read by Lance Russell
Responsorial Psalm: Prayer of St. Francis
Second Reading: Romans 12:1-2, 9-18,
read by Jason Griffin
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia
Gospel: Mark 10:6-9
Homily
Rite of Marriage
Statement of Intentions
Consent and Exchange of Vows
Blessing and Exchange of Rings
Prayers of the Faithful: Frank Diaz,
Response: “Lord, hear our prayer.”
Unity Candle & Exchange of Peace:
The Prayer, Josh Groban and Charlotte Church
Concluding Rite
Final Blessing
Recessional: Wedding March, Felix Mendelssohn
WEDDING PARTY
Parents of the Bride
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Donna
Grandparents of the Bride
Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Ross
Mrs. Mary Ann Donna
Parents of the Groom
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Jensen
Grandmother of the Groom
Mrs. Elma Jensen
Maid of Honor
Emily Henderson
Bridesmaids
Dayna Coleman, Rachel Jenkins
Lindsey Perry, Michelle Powell
Flower Girl
Madison Long
Best Man
Kenneth Patterson
Groomsmen
Ryan Hughes, Timothy Flores
Joseph Washington, Joseph Butler
Ring Bearers
Bennett Simmons, Ethan Foster
Programs
Nicholas Bryant, A.J. Gonzales
Readers
Lance Russell, Jason Griffin, Frank Diaz
Contemporary Wording
A simplified version that marries tradition with a modern look. Semi-traditional wording adorned in fun fonts and artistic design is a delightful departure and a sweet surprise. The wording is simplified and thoughtful and the design is modern and stylish.
CEREMONY
Prelude
Processional
Bridal March
Welcome
Prayer
Declaration of Intention by Couple
Declaration of Support
Solo
Reading - 1 Corinthians 13
Message - Pastor Henry Wilshire
Solo
Exchange of Vows
Exchange of Rings
Lighting of the Unity Candle
Blessing
Pronouncement
Recessional
WEDDING PARTY
Rebecca and Kyle
June 7, 2025
Officiant
Pastor Dan Erickson
Parents of the Bride
Benjamin & Susan Kopplin
Parents of the Groom
Bryan & Linda Josephson
Maid of Honor
Melissa Kopplin
Bridesmaids
Kristin Pace
Laure Kolte
Best Man
Jonathan Harris
Groomsmen
Nicholas Josephson
Michael Colb
Flower Girl
Madeline Josephson
Ring Bearer
Liam Kopplin
Casual Wording
Short, sweet and stylish—from wording to design. Casual in look and casual in content, this program style is charming and unexpected. The wording is simple and non-traditional to match the fun and non-conventional design.
Paige
Stevens
-- and --
Anthony
Moore
May 22, 2018
Reiman Gardens
Story City, IA
We’re Getting Married Today
Prelude
Seating of the Mothers
Here Comes The Bride
Welcome
Exchange of Vows
Exchange of Rings
The Kiss
Presentation of Bride and Groom
Recessional
Time to Celebrate
Dinner & Dancing!
Additional
Wording
Ideas
Have more to say? From special thanks and memorial messages, to explanations and translations, get creative with your content to add flair to your function.
Special Thanks Wording
In Love and Gratitude
Thank you for joining us on our special day! Being surrounded by our loving family and friends has made this day what it is meant to be—a celebration of love. Following the ceremony, we hope you can join us for dinner and dancing at the Silver Creek Country Club.
With love, Brynn & Alex
We Thank God For You
We would like to thank God first and foremost for bringing us together. We also thank and honor our parents for their love, guidance, and influence on our lives. Many thanks to our families and friends who came from near and far to share in our special day. We love you all.
Caden & Emily
To Our Parents,
Your love and support mean everything to us! We are who we are because of your love, support and encouragement. We think the world of you and couldn’t be more grateful.
We love you!
Mark and Michelle
Memorials & Dedications
Forever In Our Hearts
To our loved ones who are no longer here with us but who are always in our hearts and with us today in spirit.
We Remember
As we celebrate our wedding day, we remember those who are no longer with us. We love you and miss you.
Remembering With Love
While some of our loved ones are no longer with us, we feel they are here in spirit and forever in our hearts. In loving memory
{name}
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Traditions & Rituals
Jumping The Broom
An African American tradition where the couple jumps over a broom is meant to symbolize a new beginning and a sweeping away of the past.
Breaking of Glass
A Jewish custom, breaking the glass at the end of the ceremony is to remind us of the fragility of personal
relationships and that the bride and
groom take care to keep theirs intact.
Love Story Timeline
Our Love Story
April 10, 2017
They met on a blind date but couldn’t take their eyes off of each other the whole night.
July 4, 2017
The sparks continued to fly so they became boyfriend and girlfriend, officially.
January 1, 2018
He told her he loved her and
she told him back!
May 15, 2018
They were out for a hike—but not just any ordinary hike. When they got to the vista, he dropped to one knee when all of a sudden she looked down to see: a beautiful ring and “Will you marry me?”
June 2, 2025
“WE DO”
Mark & Michelle
Manny + Laurie
In the beginning...
Laurie and Manny met in college. He helped her set up her stereo in her dorm room.
They were inseparable!
They especially liked to hang out at the local watering hole with their friends. Many memories were created and the stories are legendary.
After years of dating,
They’ve finally decided to take the plunge!
A Magical Tale
They Met
Ryan was in the same grade as Haley. She annoyed him by being a know-it-all.
They Became Friends
... when Ryan saved Haley on a school project.
They Fell in Love
... on a winter camping trip.
They Kissed
... in the basement of their school on graduation day!
Unplugged Wedding
Just Enjoy Yourself
There’s someone here taking pictures!
He’s been invited, of course.
We’re going to let him worry
about getting all the photos.
So, give your cell phones
and cameras a rest
and just enjoy yourselves!
Love,
John & Amy
Our Unplugged Wedding
It’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy the day. Please turn off your phones and cameras and let our photographer capture the moments.
Welcome to our Unplugged Wedding
Please help keep our wedding private
by not sharing photos and videos from your
phone or camera on social media until we do.
We promise to share photos as soon as they are available.
Thank You,
Tom and Kate
Please turn off all cameras and cellphones.
Thank You,
The Newlyweds
Welcome to our
UNPLUGGED WEDDING
We kindly ask that you abstain from
taking photos or videos today. We have
a photographer to capture all the beautiful
memories. We promise to share the photos as soon as
they are available.
Thank You!
Love,
Brinn and Tom
Poems & Quotes
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.”
Helen Keller
“My heart is,
and always will be, yours.”
Jane Austen,
Sense and Sensibility
“For I have found the one
whom my soul loves.”
Song of Solomon, the Bible
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