I get this ques­tion all the time. And my answer is always: far less than you think.

During the wedding cere­mony, you want people to be paying atten­tion to the wedding cere­mony. If people have reading mate­rial in their hands, they will pay atten­tion to that. Guar­an­teed. So, what belongs there?

1. Names of Participants
2. Order of Service
3. Dedi­ca­tion

Tip: Leave anything else out for post wedding hand­outs. You were wondering how to get your cousin’s niece involved anyway!