thanking people in your programs... i need advice!

so i am trying to think about this part of my program and i dont know how to and where to begin with this. where exactly does the thank you section in your program go? i am guessing at the end of the program? or i have heard some doing it right in the begening, like the first page? i need some help and see what you ladies are doing and how your doing.. so any help, feedback and avice on this would be lovely! :)

also... who are you guys exactly thanking? are you guys just doing a general thank you to everyone there on your special day, or thanking your parents alone on the program, as well as mentioning the in laws and the bridal party in the program as part of your thank you message in your program?? please helpp, i dont know how i should do this!! i think i want to mention my parents and fh parents but how do i begin to word this and i think id like to mention the bridal party, but is this weird for the program?? ahhh help!!

Ok take a deep breath and breathe! lol It's not that complicated. Honestly, the wedding programs are just for your guest to follow for the ceremony incase you are doing anything that has special meanings/instructions such as an interfaith or multi-cultural ceremonies.
Start with something simple besides listing your info as well as FH along with the date and venue of the wedding the parent's names goes next, and the wedding party and then all of the vendors (if you want to include them), if not skip right to a brief outline or paragraph on what to expect for the ceremony details.
for ex. 9:00am Ceremony will be held at St. Joseph's Church with Rev. Thomas Nicholas.
Welcome
Opening Prayer, etc.
and then you can include your acknowledgments at the end of it where you thank your family, friends in whichever way you want.
Ex. We would like to thank our parents and family for their endless support, our friends for their warmth and love, etc...

Some websites for guidance:
http://www.weddingclipart.com/guide/wedding-programs/wedding-program-wording.html

http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-ceremony/articles/diy-wedding-program-basics.aspx

no problem ladies, hehe!! :)

keep them going so we can get some help on this, haha! :) thanks ladies!

This is what I had on the back of my program after a verse from Ruth. I looked at past programs from friends and crafted my own. HTH

To Our Parents:
Through your lives you have given us examples of how to live, love, forget, and go on. You have given us all you could and more. Thank you for your love and support as were learning your lessons and now as we apply them to our life together.

To Our Families Both Blood and Chosen:
Each of you has enriched our lives. We are blessed to have had your support as we have grown as individuals and as we celebrate our union today. With love, we thank you.

The altar arrangements are in memory of those who have passed on and in honor of loved ones who are unable to attend, especially Grandma and Grandpa Dzikowski and Nana Thompson.

In remembrance of Grandma and Grandpa Eberhard and their dedication to our parish,
we ask you to ring miniature bells as we exit.

that is very nicee and sweet... keep them coming ladies, i need all the help and feedback on this and examples of how you've done or will be doing yours!!

On the very last page we wrote:

As we begin our new life together as husband
and wife, we pause to look at everyone here
on our special day, and thank you all for
celebrating with us.

To X, Y & Z (relatives who have passed away): We miss you dearly and feel your love and guidance in our lives everyday.

To our Parents: You inspire us with your strength and love. Our gratitude is immeasurable

Last page of our program:

To our family, friends, and wonderful Pastors

Thankyou for your never ending support, prayer, laughter & love. We could not be surrounded with people we love more on our wedding day. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we begin this amazing journey together! We love you & look forward to celebrating with you tonight.

To our bridal party

Each one of you are so important in each of our lives. Your friendship and love go beyond all others, which is why we have chosen you to stand beside us on this special day. Thankyou all for being there for both of us throughout this past year. We look forward to the many years to come, as we know that our relationships with each of you will only continue to grow.


To Our Parents

Your love & caring goes beyond any we have ever known. Who we have become, our faith in our Lord above, and our ability to look towards a wonderful future together, has all come from you. You have blessed us in many ways we cannot find words to express. Through your lives you have given us extraordinary examples of how to live, love, forgive, forget and to go on. Through our lives you have given us all you could, and then amazingly more. Thankyou so very much for being the wonderful parents that you are. We love you with all of our hearts.

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hope this helps!

I havent done my programs yet but I just wanted to say reading these expressions of gratitude literally made me just start crying at my desk.
So nice!